We all love smoothies, but let’s face the facts – most of them are loaded with sugar and carbs. That’s not great news for keto dieters. As a matter of fact, those ‘healthy’ smoothies can kick your body out of ketosis, and you don’t want that after all the hard work you’ve done.
Keto smoothies, on the other hand, are high in fat, but low on cars. They should contain absolutely no sugar at all. Due to this, we can’t really say they’re tasty. However, with the right ingredients, you can make a cool keto smoothie without stopping the ongoing ketosis.
Instead of not drinking smoothies at all, we’re going to give you 5 simple keto smoothie recipes that work great. They will keep your body in a state of ketosis and help you lose even more weight. These nutritionally dense smoothies can be enjoyed for breakfast or as snacks between meals. Unlike any other treat, they will curb your cravings and keep you going for hours.
Keto Smoothies That Work Wonders
1. Matcha, Green Tea, and Avocado Smoothie
This powerful green smoothie is quite the energy booster. It is made from superfoods such as matcha and green tea and although it tastes a tad bitter, its effects are amazing. The avocado provides the fat while matcha and green tea boost your health on so many levels. Its nutritional value is off the charts and that’s exactly why you need it for breakfast.
This smoothie is full of potassium, magnesium, and healthy fats. To put it simply, everything your body needs during ketosis. Here’s how to prepare it:
Ingredients
- ½ avocado
- ½ cup coconut milk
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup spinach
- ¼ cup whey protein (powdered)
- 1 teaspoon Match green tea (powdered)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons Erythritol (or stevia)
Directions
Everyone knows how to make a smoothie. Just mix everyting in your blender, pour in a tall glass, add a few ice cubes and enjoy.
Nutritional info: 10 gr. protein, 8 gr. carbs, 27 gr. fat, 338 calories (per serving – 1 glass)
2. Strawberry Protein Smoothie
This powerful red strawberry smoothie is delish and nutrient-dense at the same time. It’s a great low-carb meal and will also satisfy your sweet cravings. For lower carb intake, you can try it with blueberries – it tastes equally as good.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup of water
- 1/3 cup of frozen strawberries
- ½ scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- ½ cup almond milk
Directions
Mix everything in a blender and enjoy it in a tall glass with ice cubes.
Nutritional info: 18 gr. protein, 7 gr. carbs, 13 gr. fat, 230 calories (per serving – 1 glass)
3. Green Keto Smoothie
Yet another green keto smoothie, this one’s based on dandelion, chicory, and parsley. It’s a detox smoothie that will also ‘feed’ your body with vitamins and minerals. Of course, it will keep cravings at bay too and give your overall health a boost.
And, it’s very easy to prepare. Just follow the instructions below.
Ingredients
- A handful of dark leafy greens
- ½ cucumber
- ½ avocado
- 1-2 dandelion leaves
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon MCT oil
Directions
Mix everything in a blender or smoothie maker and drink up!
Nutritional info: 10 gr. protein, 12 gr. carbs, 33 gr. fat, 360 calories (per serving – 1 glass)
4. Blueberry Coconut Chia Smoothie
You may not think that this combination works, but oh boy it does. This tasty smoothie will boost your health like nothing else and thanks to the coconut, it will also keep your body in ketosis. The chia is there to satisfy your cravings. This low-carb protein-loaded smoothie is our favorite.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup almond or cashew milk
- ¼ cup frozen blueberries
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup coconut cream
- ¼ ground chia seeds
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- ¼ keto sweetener
Directions
Mix everything in a blender and enjoy with a few ice cubes.
Nutritional info: 6.23 gr. protein, 11.26 gr. carbs, 21.07 gr. fat, 249 calories (per serving – 1 glass)
5. Chocolate Macadamia Smoothie
We’ve saved the best for last. Who says you can’t get chocolate on a keto diet? Cacao-rich chocolate is something you can enjoy while in ketosis and this smoothie gives you exactly that. Since this smoothie also contains macadamia nuts as well as MCT oil, coconut butter, and chia seeds, it’s the perfect meal to jumpstart your day.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cacao
- 1 cup vanilla almond milk
- 1 tablespoon coconut butter
- 1 teaspoon MCT oil
- 2 tablespoons macadamia nuts
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 serving collagen peptides
Directions
Put everything in a blender and boom! It’s done in a minute.
Nutritional info: 10 gr. protein, 22 gr. carbs, 41 gr. fat, 460 calories (per serving – 1 glass)
Conclusion
The smoothies above are pretty simple to prepare and will do wonders if you want to lose weight and maintain ketosis. The no-carbs smoothies are free of sugar and low on carbs and fat. In short, they’re everything you’ve been looking for.
Enjoy the tasty smoothies for breakfast or as a snack. You deserve such a treat sometimes
