Italian Cream Soda

prep time: 2 minutes (not including time to whip cream) yield: 1
serving

Working at a coffee shop in high school was my
favorite job (besides this job of writing cookbooks!). I
adored getting up early; making muffins, scones, and
lattes; and listening to good music while busy
customers ran in before work. I always wanted to
open my own keto bakery and coffee shop, and if I
ever do, this Italian Cream Soda will certainly be on
my menu!

Note: If you are looking to lose weight, I do not
recommend drinking your calories, but ketosis is
about more than just weight loss. If you are in
“maintenance mode” or are trying to gain weight and
muscle, this drink would be a great treat!

Large ice cubes
1 cup sparkling mineral water or club soda
2 tablespoons Swerve confectioners’-style sweetener
or equivalent amount of liquid or powdered sweetener
(see here), or ¼ teaspoon flavored liquid stevia of
choice
1 teaspoon strawberry extract or other extract of