Keto Smoothie Recipe

This keto smoothie recipe tastes great and provides good fats, lots of protein, and big flavor, all in one glass. Better yet, the recipe comes together in less than 5 minutes, and it’s sugar-free! It’s a great quick and filling breakfast or snack! 

 

Ingredients to make this Green Keto Smoothie

• Avocado — peeled and pitted. I like using Hass avocados as they’re more flavorful. Avocados are such a great addition as they are super creamy.
• Spinach or your favorite leafy greens — be sure to wash the greens beforehand, even if they’re advertised as pre-washed.
• Unsweetened coconut milk or coconut water –I think these are the two best liquids to use in a green smoothie recipe. You can use any dairy-free milk you prefer.
• Sugar-free vanilla protein powder — check out the recipe card down below for a link to my favourite one. You can also use a protein powder that contains monk fruit if you prefer.
• Peanut butter powder —I really love and highly recommend PB2. You can also add some flaxseed if you have it on hand.
• Freshly squeezed lemon juice — I don’t recommend using bottled lemon juice as there are preservatives.
• Optional berries – Since berries are lower in carbs, add some frozen or fresh strawberries or blueberries if you prefer. 
• Top your smoothie with fresh mint and some blueberries.

What is good in keto smoothies

I love this green smoothie recipe just the way it is, but here are some other low-carb ingredients you may want to add to your green protein smoothie.

• Kale
• Basil
• Microgreens
• Almond milk
• Flax seed
• Chia seeds
• Fresh or frozen berries
• Kiwi fruit
• Nut butter
• Flavored extracts, such as mint, vanilla, or almond
• Peanut butter powder
• Matcha powder
• Sugar-free Greek yogurt
• Fresh ginger and even turmeric to add extra flavor.

Keto Smoothie Shake

• Perfect Keto – This one is my favorite cause it’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and it uses clean ingredients. There are no junk fillers.
• Vega Sport Premium Protein – This one is dairy-free, vegan, and vegetarian too. It’s keto-friendly too because 1 scoop has only 5g of carbs.
• Vega Protein & Greens Vanilla – This is vegan too, and there is no soy. The flavor is good too. This is keto-friendly too because it 1 scoop has only 4g of carbs.
• Soy protein powder is good for your bones and is particularly helpful in older adults.

Be sure to check for unsweetened protein powder, as you don’t want to add artificial sweeteners and other fillers to the smoothies.

Fresh or frozen ingredients?

You can use fresh or frozen avocados and spinach for this green smoothie. It is definitely more budget-friendly and time-efficient to use frozen ingredients as you don’t have to wait for the avocado to ripen and risk the spinach going bad before the avocado ripens!

There’s no need to thaw the frozen ingredients before blending them, like in my Mango Green Smoothie or Easy Apple Smoothie Recipe. Some frozen fruit, like berries, is good to add to your smoothie. I love the mild sweetness of the berries, and they are low-carb friendly.

It’ll definitely keep your smoothie cool and make the smoothie thicker, making it the perfect refreshing summer drink.

More Smoothie Recipes to Try

• Peach Green Smoothie Recipe
• Pineapple Green Smoothie
• Pomegranate Green Smoothie
• Cherry Pineapple Smoothie Recipe
• Peach Carrot Smoothie Recipe