The other day, a family member expressed a craving for a Shamrock Shake. I wasn’t having the kind of day where I could tolerate driving through the fast food line, and I wasn’t even sure if that particular delicacy was on the menu yet. My go-to keto smoothie recipe, along with a tablespoon of no-sugar peppermint syrup offered a satisfying alternative. My beloved family member even said it tasted delicious!
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My Quick and Versatile Keto Smoothie Recipe
A blender makes this keto smoothie recipe come together in a snap. I like using a little Bullet blender because the container doubles as a drinking vessel. Even better, you can tailor it to your tastes, the ingredients you have stocked, and even your cravings for flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk (You can also use another low-carb milk. Sometimes, I plain Greek yogurt, which adds a few more carbs but also, more protein.)
- 1/2 cup frozen berries (such as raspberries or blackberries . (I usually keep a bag of frozen berries in the freezer for smoothie emergencies, but you can freeze fresh ones as well.)
- 1/4 avocado, peeled and pitted (You can adjust the amount or leave it out to control fat and calories.)
- 1 scoop of keto-friendly protein powder (I like to keep vanilla and chocolate on hand, but you’re free to use unflavored protein powder too.)
- 1 tablespoon almond butter or peanut butter (Try to find sugar-free, plain varieties. If you’re allergic to these ingredients, feel free to leave them out.)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flaxseeds (Also, optional)
- A pinch of sugar-free sweetener for sweetness (Adjust to taste, and I like allulose best.)
- Ice cubes (You may not need them for thickening.)
Instructions:
- In a blender, combine the almond milk, frozen berries, avocado, protein powder, almond butter, chia seeds, and sweetener.
- Blend the ingredients on high speed until the smoothie reaches a creamy consistency.
- If the smoothie is too thick, you can add more almond milk, a little at a time, until you achieve the desired thickness.
- If the smoothie is to liquid, add more frozen berries or ice.
- Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness if needed by adding more sweetener.
- If you prefer a colder smoothie, add some ice cubes and blend again until smooth.
- Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy your delicious keto-friendly treat.
Remember to check the nutritional information of your ingredients to ensure they fit within your daily carb limit while following a keto diet. Feel free to customize the recipe by adding other keto-friendly ingredients like spinach, coconut milk, sugar-free syrup, or unsweetened cocoa powder for variation.