Meal prepping is one of the best ways to make progress on the keto diet. Apart from casseroles and other main dishes, making keto smoothies in advance is a great way to control carbohydrates.
Keto smoothie recipes for breakfast or lunch will help you to save time and plan your keto shopping list.
These keto smoothie recipes (under 5g carbs) are also perfect for a low carb lunch or post-workout snack. In addition to that, these smoothies don’t use keto substitutes or ingredients that you’re not likely to already have on the keto diet.
If you want to make smoothies regularly, there are a few ingredients that come in handy every time. These include:
- unsweetened milk
- heavy cream
- low carb protein powder
- low carb nuts (see a list in 101 of the best keto foods)
- frozen blueberries
- frozen strawberries
- keto sweetener
- canned coconut cream
- unsweetened almond butter or peanut butter
- MCT oil (can be replaced by coconut oil)
Related: Ten Healthy Sugar Substitutes
Recipe 1- Keto Strawberry Milkshake Smoothie
Strawberries are good for meal prepping because they will keep their color in the refrigerator for a few days after you blend them. Unlike bananas, they don’t change color after being exposed to air, which means your smoothie will look just as delicious after a few days.
The only thing you’ll have to do before drinking this keto smoothie is to give it a good shake or stir. For additional thickness in any keto smoothie, collagen powder is a great, low carb ingredient to use.
Ingredients for Keto Strawberry Milkshake Smoothie
- 1 1/2 cups of unsweetened almond milk
- 1 large strawberry
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla essence
- 1 teaspoon of low carb strawberry flavoring
- (optional) 2 teaspoons of Erythritol, or your preferred sweetener
- (optional) 2 scoops of Vanilla Collagen Powder, for added thickness
Method: Blend everything together and store in an airtight glass jar in the coldest part of your refrigerator. You can store this keto smoothie for up to 3 days. Give it a stir before you drink.
Recipe 2- Keto Coconut Cream Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coconut cream
- 2 tsp coconut oil (melted)
- 3/4 cup coconut milk
- *2 tsp unsweetened desiccated coconut OR 1 tbsp coconut flour
- 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
- 1 tsp powdered erythritol
- 1 pinch of sea salt
*You can substitute the desiccated coconut for coconut flour for a creamier and less gritty texture. The coconut flour adds texture and thickness to the smoothie after it absorbs liquid.
Method: Blend everything together at high speed. The smoothie might seem a bit watery at first but the coconut flour will thicken it after a while.
Store the smoothie in the coldest part of your fridge (don’t freeze it). Consume it within 3 days.
Recipe 3- Keto Berry Bliss Smoothie
Blueberries are a low carb fruit that contains a lot of antioxidants. These help your body to get rid of free radicals that occur after physical and oxidative stress such as exercise.
This keto blueberry smoothie is fitting for a post-workout refuel smoothie. It will help with recovery while giving you a burst of nutrients.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup coconut milk or almond milk
- 1/4 cup blueberries
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp MCT oil or coconut oil
- 2 scoops low carb protein powder
- 1 tsp erythritol or low carb sweetener of choice
Method: Blend all the ingredients together on high speed until everything is smooth. Store in the fridge for 3 days for maximum freshness.
Recipe 4- Keto Nutty Brownie Smoothie
This is a very thick and rich smoothie that you can grab if you’re in a hurry or you want a quick dessert. It has 6g net carbs.
Keto Brownie Smoothie Recipe
Recipe 5- Keto Peanut Punch Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 1 cup regular milk
- 1 tsp heavy cream
- 1 tbsp unsweetened peanut butter/almond butter
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp low carb whey protein powder
- 1 tsp erythritol (or your favorite sweetener)
- MCT oil
- 2 drops (or 1/6 tsp) almond extract*
*The almond extract is very strong so use it lightly. You can omit it if you want to lessen the taste of nuts in the smoothie.
Method: Blend everything together at high speed. Enjoy it immediately or store for up to 3 days in the fridge.
