Summers are here and we look for some coolers, right? Here we have some low-carb keto smoothies for you. You can have them on your keto diet. You can easily incorporate them into your healthy lifestyle also. Smoothies also promote weight loss.
What is a Smoothie?
A Smoothie is a beverage made from pulped raw fruit or vegetables, generally using a blender. It often has a liquid base such as water, fruit juice, plant milk, and sometimes dairy products. Smoothies may be made using other ingredients such as crushed ice, and sweeteners .whey powder, tea, nuts, nut butter, seeds, chocolate, herbal supplements, or nutritional supplements. A smoothie using dairy milk is alike a milkshake, which typically has no or less fruit and uses ice cream or frozen yogurt. Smoothies are rich in nutrients and provide various health benefits. They are a great summer drink. Smoothies are filled with fiber and muscle-building protein and even promote weight loss to those who are looking to shred some pounds. Smoothies will fill you up and you won’t crave to snack later on.
Keto dieters can fit keto smoothies into their fat-busting diets as occasional meal replacements—as long as they\’re whirred upright. We love low-carb smoothies for multiple reasons. They are flavorful and packed full of nutrients. They take just 5 minutes to prepare and they’re a perfect grab-and-go drink!
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Low-carb strawberry smoothie- A simple low-carb smoothie makes a perfect breakfast option. It is easily enjoyable on a low-carb or keto diet. This smoothie is smooth and full of strawberry flavor. You can use fresh or frozen strawberries for making the smoothie. You can use almond milk or dairy-free coconut milk as per your choice.
Ingredients-
- ¼ cup whipping cream
- ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 4 ounces strawberries
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Ice cubes
- 2 tsp artificial sweetener (stevia or erythritol)
Instructions-
- Place all the ingredients in a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour into glasses and serve.
Nutritional Information Per Serving :
- Calories- 152
- Fats- 13g
- Carbs- 5g
- Fiber- 1g
- Protein- 1g
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Chocolate Peanut butter low-carb smoothie-
Craving for a chocolate shake while on a low-carb diet? Now you can indulge in your fav flavor duo of chocolate and peanut butter for breakfast by tossing a few pantry staples in a blender. throw everything in a blender and puree. In the end, you may need to adjust the amount of sweetener to your liking. Some people like their low-carb keto smoothies more or less sweet, so decide for yourself. It is so creamy and ready in 5 minutes with 5 ingredients.
Ingredients-
- 1/4
- 3 tbsp Cocoa powder
- 1 cup Heavy cream or coconut cream
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 6 tbsp Powdered erythritol (to taste)
- 1/8 tsp Sea salt (optional)
Instructions-
Combine all five ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Adjust sweetener to taste if desired.
Nutritional Information Per Serving :
- 435 calories,
- 41 g fat,
- 10 g carbs,
- 3 g sugar,
- 4 g fiber,
- 9 g protein
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Almond milk strawberry avocado keto smoothie-
The Almond milk and avocado keto smoothies are creamy, delicious, and simple. You can make this smoothie with just four ingredients.
Ingredients-
- 0.4 kgs frozen strawberries
- 1 1/2 cups Almond Milk
- 1 large Avocado
- 1/4 cup low carb sweetener like stevia
Instructions-
Puree all ingredients in a blender, until smooth. Adjust sweetener to taste as needed.
Nutritional Facts Per Serving :
- Calories 106
- Fat7g
- Protein 1g
- Total Carbs 12g
- Net Carbs 7g
- Fiber 5g
- Sugar 4g
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Keto vanilla milkshake-
This keto vanilla milkshake is for all those who have a big sweet tooth and still want to achieve their goals!
Ingredients-
- ⅔ cup unsweetened almond milk (150ml) (150ml)
- ½ cup heavy cream (100ml)
- 1 tsp sugar-free vanilla extract to taste:
- liquid sweetener
- ice cubes
Instructions-
Put all of the ingredients into a food processor and blend for 30 sec.
And Make sure to not blend too long as the friction might warm up your milkshake and I think we can all agree that a warm milkshake doesn’t sound like something we want! Enjoy ice-cold!
Nutritional Facts Per Serving :
365 calories, 38.7 g fat, and 2.8 g protein.3.1 g carbs, 0.3 g fiber
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Blueberry smoothie-
Blueberry keto smoothies are perfect for a quick breakfast or a post-workout refuel option. It’s filled with antioxidants for better detoxification, vitamin c for a healthy immune system, and folate for proper cholesterol function.
Ingredients-
- 1 cup Coconut Milk or almond milk
- 1/4 cup Blueberries
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp MCT Oil or coconut oil
- 30 g Protein Powder optional
Instructions-
Place the ingredients into a blender, and blend until smooth.
Nutritional info Per Serving:
- Calories- 215
- Fats- 10g
- Carbs- 7g
- Fiber- 3g
- Protein- 23g
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Keto Green smoothie-
Low-carb vegetables like cucumber, kale, and celery come together with delicious healthy fats like avocado and peanut butter to make this easy Green Keto Smoothies a nutritional powerhouse!
Ingredients-
- 1 oz. kale leaves
- 1/2 peeled avocado
- 1 stick celery (chopped)
- 2 oz. cucumber (peeled)
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp. peanut butter
- 2 tbsp. freshly squeeze lemon juice
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender.
- Beat to combine, stopping to scrape down the sides if necessary.
- Serve immediately sprinkled with fresh mint or store in the fridge for later that day.
Nutritional Facts Per Serving:
- Calories- 141
- Fat- 10.8 g
- Carbs- 8.6g
- Fiber- 3.8 g
- Proteins- 4g
This recipe is for 2 servings. For a creamier, more soothing smoothie, use coconut milk or cream in place of almond milk. This smoothie is not super sweet. To increase the sweetness, add a couple of drops of liquid stevia. Refrigerate your smoothie for up to 3 days.
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Cinnamon chocolate breakfast smoothie-
Enjoy this delectable chocolate smoothie recipe for an immediate Ketogenic breakfast.
INGREDIENTS
- 3/4 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 ripe avocado
- 2 teaspoons unsweetened cacao powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Stevia to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon MCT oil
Instructions– Blend all the ingredients together well.
Nutritional Facts Per Serving :
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Fat: 30 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 3 g
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Low-carb cucumber green tea detox smoothie –
This Low Carb Cucumber Green Tea Detox Smoothie is an energizing drink to begin your day! It’s sugar-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, paleo, and fabulous!
Ingredients-
- 8 ounces of water
- 2 tsp Match Green Tea powder
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- 2 ounces ripe avocado
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp lemon liquid stevia
- 1/2 cup ice
Instructions
- Spill the water and green tea powder into a bender first and give it a whir to combine.
- Add leftover ingredients and blend on high until smooth.
- Taste and adjust sweetener as desired.
- Enjoy immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutritional Facts Per Serving :
- Calories- 69
- Fats- 4.6g
- Carbs- 6.8g
- Protein- 2g
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Keto Avocado smoothie with coconut milk, turmeric, and ginger-
A rich whipped keto avocado smoothie prepared with ginger and turmeric. This detox smoothie is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Sugar-free and it’s perfect for those on a healthy low-carb keto diet. Paleo, Whole 30, Dairy-Free.
Ingredients
- 1/2 avocado (3-4 oz)
- 3/4 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp lemon or lime juice
- 1 cup crushed ice
- sugar-free sweetener to taste
Instructions
- Add the initial six ingredients to a blender and blend at low speed until smooth.
- Add crushed ice and sweetener. Blend on high until smooth.
- Taste and adjust sweetness per your taste buds. Makes 2 avocado smoothies. NET CARBS 4.18 per 1 smoothie.
Nutritional Facts Per Serving :
- Calories- 232
- Fats- 22.4 g
- Protein – 1.7g
- Carbs- 6.9g
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Red Velvet Smoothie-
Red Velvet Keto Smoothies are very simple to make, it doesn’t require heaps of produce. It has sufficient healthy fats, but it is low in carbohydrates (. It gets its red color from the beets. They provide a wealth of nutrients including vitamins A and C, iron, and calcium.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups coconut milk or almond milk
- 2 cups of ice cubes
- 1/2 avocado
- 1/2 small beet
- 3 tbsp of cocoa or cacao powder
- 1/4 tsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp of granular sweetener of choice
INSTRUCTIONS
- Whisk all the ingredients in a blender and mix until completely smooth.
- Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Coconut Mocha Frappe- A healthy, sugar-free, creamy, smooth coconut mocha drink that is ideal for a hot summer day!
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
- 2 Tsp instant coffee
- ½ tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 drop of coconut extract
- 1 packet stevia (3.5oz)
Instructions
- In a large cup add all your ingredients together.
- Mix all the ingredients well.
- Place in a shallow freezer-safe bowl. Every two-three hours scrape the mixture with a fork. Once frozen, leave it on the table until it softens up a pinch. Pop into your blender and process.
Nutritional Facts Per Serving :
Calories: 120, Fat: 10, Sodium:300, Carbs: 2, Fiber: 0, Sugar 2, Protein: 0
Takeaway
To sum up, Homemade low-carb keto smoothies are a good option for you. You can easily make them within a few minutes. Smoothies are great summer coolers. You can kick start your day with these amazing recipes. Smoothies are a great option for breakfast. Smoothies help to reduce hunger and even promote weight loss. Make sure you use the right ingredients and enjoy its benefits.
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