Rich and creamy, Keto Condensed Milk brings a sugar-free, high-protein twist to traditional sweetened condensed milk. Just two ingredients, five minutes, and no cooking required.
Sugar-free condensed milk combines whey protein powder and a granulated sweetener for a thick, smooth, and creamy alternative to traditional sweetened condensed milk. This high-protein, low-carb version works well in desserts, iced coffee, and as a topping for cakes and crepes. You can also try it in recipes such as sweetened condensed milk frosting, Brazilian lemonade, or keto chocolate cheesecake.
Quick Look: Keto Condensed Milk
- ⏱️ Prep Time: 5 minutes
- ⏲️ Total Time: 5 minutes, plus cooling and chilling
- 🍽️ Servings: 24 tablespoons
- 🍬 Flavor Profile: Sweet, with a hint of vanilla when using vanilla protein powder
- 🥛 Texture: Smooth and creamy, with a thicker consistency after chilling
- 👌 Difficulty: Easy
- 🍳 Cooking Method: No-cook; blender or food processor
- 🥄 Key Ingredients: Whey protein powder and granulated sugar substitute, plus boiling water
- 💪 Protein: Approximately 3.8 g per tablespoon
- 🍨 Best For: Low-carb desserts, iced coffee, ice cream, cakes, and crepes
- Why This Recipe Works: Whey protein powder gives this high-protein condensed milk its thick, creamy texture without cooking. The boiling water helps everything blend smoothly, and you can adjust the amount to get the right consistency.
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- Quick Look: Keto Condensed Milk
- Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Keto Condensed Milk Recipe
- Chef's Notes from Valentina
- Ingredients
- Substitutions And Additions
- How to Make Keto Condensed Milk
- The Cooking Version of Low Carb Condensed Milk
- Expert Tips for Sugar-Free Sweetened Condensed Milk
- Condensed Milk Calories
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Other Condensed Milk Recipes
- Keto Condensed Milk (Sugar-Free)
- How to Store
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Sweet: A sugar-free alternative to traditional sweetened condensed milk.
- Smooth and creamy: Thick enough for drizzling over desserts, stirring into drinks, or using in compatible recipes.
- High-protein, low-carb, and low-calorie: Approximately 3.8 g protein, 0.9 g carbs, and 17 calories per tablespoon.
- No added thickeners: No need for xanthan gum or other thickening agents.
- Quick and easy: Just two main ingredients plus water, with only five minutes of preparation.
- No cooking required: Everything comes together in a blender or food processor.
- Versatile: Use it in many desserts and drinks that call for traditional sweetened condensed milk.
Keto Condensed Milk Recipe
This keto sweetened condensed milk works well in desserts, iced coffee, and ice cream. You can also drizzle it over cakes and crepes for extra sweetness.
The no-cook version requires just two main ingredients plus water and takes five minutes to prepare. You can also substitute either main ingredient if you're not following a keto or high-protein diet.
For those who prefer a cooked alternative, heavy cream, butter, and a sugar substitute create a more traditional version in approximately 30–45 minutes.
Ingredients
- Sugar-free 100% whey protein powder – 1 cup. Use a blend of whey concentrate and isolate for a thick, creamy texture. Its flavor comes through in the finished condensed milk, so choose one you enjoy. Vanilla protein powder works especially well.
- Granulated stevia or another granulated sugar substitute – ⅔ cup. Adds sweetness without added sugar. Splenda or monk fruit also work. Avoid allulose, which can make the mixture overly thick and sticky, and erythritol, which may recrystallize after chilling.
- Boiling water – ⅓ cup, or more as needed. Helps the protein powder blend smoothly and controls the thickness. Adjust the amount gradually depending on your protein powder.
- Vanilla extract – ½ teaspoon, optional. Helps balance the sweetness and complement the flavor of the whey protein powder. You can skip it when using vanilla-flavored protein powder.
How to Make Keto Condensed Milk
- Combine the ingredients: Place the protein powder, granulated sugar substitute, and boiling water in a food processor or blender. PIC. 1
- Blend until creamy: Blend for 30–60 seconds until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and evenly combined. If it's too thick, add a little more water and blend again. Adjust gradually until the mixture is creamy but neither too thick nor too thin. PIC. 2
- Cool and refrigerate: Pour the mixture into a mason jar and let it cool completely before closing the jar and refrigerating. It will thicken further as it chills. PICS. 3 & 4
The Cooking Version of Low Carb Condensed Milk
This cooked version requires different ingredients and is neither high in protein nor low in calories. I have never tested it with protein powder.
- Melt the butter: Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
- Add the cream and sweetener: Stir in 1 ½ cups of heavy whipping cream and ⅓ cup of powdered monk fruit sweetener or Splenda until well combined.
- Simmer until thick: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30–45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until reduced by about half and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Cool and refrigerate: Pour the mixture into a mason jar and let it cool completely before securing the lid and refrigerating.
Condensed Milk Calories
One tablespoon of regular sweetened condensed milk contains approximately 65 calories, 11 g of carbohydrates, and 1.5 g of protein.
By comparison, the same amount of this sugar free condensed milk contains approximately 17 calories, 0.9 g of carbohydrates, and 3.8 g of protein.
Nutritional values may vary depending on the protein powder and sweetener used. The cooked version contains different ingredients and has a different nutritional profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Traditional sweetened condensed milk is made from whole milk and sugar. About half the water is removed through heating to produce a thick, sweet mixture with concentrated milk solids and sugar. For a dairy-free option, try a dairy-free sweetened condensed milk alternative.
Yes. Regular sweetened condensed milk contains approximately 22 g of carbs per 2 tablespoons. This keto condensed milk contains just 1.8 g of carbs for the same amount.
Not always. Sugar-free doesn't necessarily mean low-carb. Some versions contain whole milk, which naturally contains carbohydrates from lactose. This sugar-free condensed milk uses whey protein powder and a low-carb sweetener, so it can fit into a keto diet.
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Keto Condensed Milk (Sugar-Free)
Equipment
- 1 blender or food processor
- 1 Mason jar
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar-free 100% whey protein powder – a blend of whey concentrate and isolate
- ⅔ cup granulated stevia or another granulated sugar substitute of your choice
- ⅓ cup boiling water or more as needed, depending on the protein powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract – optional
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients: Place the protein powder, granulated sugar substitute, and boiling water in a food processor or blender.
- Blend until creamy: Blend for 30–60 seconds until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and evenly combined. If it's too thick, add a little more water and blend again. Adjust gradually until the mixture is creamy but neither too thick nor too thin.
- Cool and refrigerate: Pour the mixture into a mason jar and let it cool completely before closing the jar and refrigerating. It will thicken further as it chills.
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Recipe Notes
How to Store
Refrigerate: Store keto condensed milk in a covered mason jar in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Let it sit at room temperature for 15–30 minutes before serving to loosen its consistency. Freeze: Freeze only the cooked condensed milk in a sealed container for up to 4 months for best quality. Thaw in the refrigerator and stir well before using it in keto desserts.Nutrition
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Pretty darn good, but still a little grainy. I used mine as a base for pumpkin spice sauce. Mixed in 1/4 c. Puréed pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice and a little extra brown sugar swerve. Very good substitute.
Hi Sarah! Thank you for your feedback. Mine was thick yet not grainy. I blended mine quite well until smooth! But I have to say I love you used this keto condensed milk to make your pumpkin spice sauce. I will try it myself! Thank you again!
Super perfect for me. Using sugar substitute is great - I must have looks at 50+ posts for condensed milk w sugar alternative. Many recipes I saw are really awful sounding with all the fat people are using in these items. This one is perfect. Did it extremely easily right in a big cup, not even using a blender, but was ready to if needed: didn't even need it!! Thank you for posting, you have a new fan, especially after reading more of your recipes.
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