Smoothie toppings are fun to look at and delicious to eat. They add more fiber and color to otherwise uniform (but still delicious) keto smoothies.
If you are on Instagram, you might have come across images of handmade coconut bowls filled with creamy smoothies that look like ice cream.
They are all beautifully loaded with vibrant toppings. From nuts to fruits to cookies; it’s all there and it’s all delicious.
On a regular diet, using a lot of toppings will increase your carbohydrates for the day. Most people are okay with that. But on a low carb or keto diet, both the smoothie and the toppings have to be under a certain number of carbs and that’s why this list was created.
Here are The Best Low Carb & Keto Smoothie Toppings (under 3g net carbs per serving).
High Fat Low Carb Smoothie Toppings
Add these toppings to your low carb smoothie bowl for a boost in fat and flavor.
- 1 tbsp cashew butter (less than 4 net carbs)
- Almond butter (3g total carbs)
- 1 tbsp peanut butter (3g total carbs)
- 2 tbsp unsweetened coconut yogurt (3g carbs)
- 2 tbsp plain greek yogurt (1g carbs)
- 2 tbsp cream cheese (0.8g carbs)
- 2 tbsp heavy whipped cream (0.8g carbs)
- 2 tbsp ricotta cheese (1g carbs)
Keto Smoothie Toppings- Nuts & Seeds
These nuts are perfect for a low carb smoothie because they add more fiber, flavor and crunch.
Smoothie tip: If you want a creamy and nutty smoothie like this one, always soak the nuts for at least an hour before you blend. This will prevent the gritty texture you get when adding regular nuts or seeds.
- 1 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes (1.5g net carbs)
- 0.5 oz almond slices (3g carbs)
- 2 tsp chia seeds (3g carbs)
- 5-6 kernels of macadamia nuts (1.7g carbs)
- 1 tbsp dry roasted peanuts (2g carbs)
- 7 walnut halves (2g carbs)
- 1 tbsp chopped pecans (1g carbs)
- 1 tsp poppy seeds (0.8g carbs)
- 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds (2g total carbs)
Low Carb Fruit Smoothie Toppings
- 10 raspberries (3.7g total carbs)
- 2 medium strawberries (1.8g total carbs)
- 2 tbsp blueberries (3g total carbs)
- 2 tbsp blackberries (2g total carbs)
- 1/4 medium avocado (around 2g net carbs)
Fun & Whimsical Keto Smoothie Toppings
- 1 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes (1.5g net carbs)
- 1 tbsp sugar free chocolate chips (2.4g net carbs)
- coconut chips (use about 1 tbsp of this and it will about 3g net carbs)
- 4 mini low carb chocolate chip cookies (1g carbs)
- 1/2 low carb chocolate chip granola bars (1.5g net carbs)
- 1/2 peanut butter granola bar (1.5g net carbs)
- a sprinkle of low carb granola
- a dash of cinnamon powder
- dash of cocoa powder
How To Use This List
The amount of toppings that use on your smoothie will depend on the number of carbs in your smoothie. If you want a really pretty smoothie with diverse toppings, go for a low carb smoothie recipe under 3g net carbs.
Then you can use 2 or 3 combinations that are about 2g carbs in total. Here is a sample combination:
half tsp coconut flakes, half tsp poppy seeds, and 1 medium strawberry, sliced thinly for great presentation. This is under 2g net carbs.
Try these low carb smoothie toppings with some healthy smoothie recipes to get the breakfast of your dreams. Once you get the hang of the low carb diet, making your own recipes and enjoying the benefits of being sugar free will feel so good in your entire body.
It’s not just about weight loss! If you are a foodie like I am, it’s also important to get fun and creative in the kitchen and this is a way to play around with simple smoothie recipes and have a blast.
If you try these recipes or low carb smoothie toppings, let me know what you think in the comments. 🙂