Keto Strawberry Smoothie –

KETO STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIE

Low carb or no carb diet recipes are the trends nowadays. The Keto diet plan is being followed by many all over the world today.

Keto recipes are usually very low carb ones which are super rich in healthy fats and proteins. They help to burn the body fat easily and results in drastic weight loss in a short period of time. By avoiding any food containing carbs and sugar, a keto recipe basically focuses more on the fat and protein content.

Smoothies are easy and simple recipes that can incorporate very low carb-containing food into your diet but also gives necessary proteins, vitamins, minerals, and fiber into your diet.

In this article, you will read about very easy yet the best of keto friendly smoothies with a high-fat content that gives you enough energy and nutrition; same like a meal.

Keto strawberry smoothie is a simple tasty recipe that is keto friendly and is very nutritious. It is a delicious blend of fresh strawberries and almond milk but can also be prepared with cream or milk.

How To Make a Keto Strawberry Smoothie?

This tangy tasting flavorful low carb drink is rich in vitamins and antioxidants and proteins. It is perfect as a quick keto breakfast.

How To Make a Keto Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie

This dairy fruit smoothie is very low in carbs but rich in fats and nutrition; perfect for a keto diet. Tasting like cheesecake, this simple smoothie will replace your unhealthy dessert options!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup frozen or fresh strawberries.
• 1 1/2 tbsp cream cheese (full fat)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or coconut milk)
• 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt.
• 4 or more ice cubes

Instructions

Step 1- Add all the ingredients in the blender.

Step 2- Blend till creamy and smooth

The regular keto strawberry low carb smoothie when prepared with full-fat cream cheese, tastes almost like strawberry cheesecake.

Just make sure to not go overboard with the quantity. Cow’s milk contains carbohydrates more than almond or coconut milk.

Keto smoothies are plenty in options to try out, especially with fruits.

The strawberry in the above recipes can be replaced with other fruits to make the smoothies taste different and delicious. The health and beauty benefits gained is also different with each fruit.

Replace the strawberry in this smoothie with other berries like blueberries or blackberries to add more variety keto friendly smoothies to your menu.

Knowing how to make a basic avocado keto smoothie is important to anyone following the keto diet plan.

Avocados are best friends of keto recipes as it contains a very low carb content of only 2 net carbohydrates per 100 grams. An avocado smoothie is considered king among keto smoothies.

Add avocados to keto smoothies creatively to make a thick and filling keto meal which is high in fat and low in sugar and carbs. While other fruits in smoothies boost your blood sugar leaving you hungrier than ever, avocados are low in sugar and keep you feeling full.

How To Make a Keto Avocado Chocolate Smoothie

This high protein breakfast keto smoothie tastes like a chocolate milkshake and is packed with healthy fats and proteins to keep you full for a long time.

Ingredients

• 1 avocado
• 1 medium ripe banana (frozen)
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 2 tbsp cacao powder

Instructions

Step 1- Blend all ingredients till creamy and smooth

Step 2- Serve chilled

This chocolate flavored milk replacement shake also makes for a great post workout meal.

Cacao powder is less processed and healthier when compared to regular cocoa powder and contains more healthy fats. It’s a perfect addition for a healthy nutritious chocolate milkshake kind of smoothie.

So, keto shakes basically raise the ketone levels in your body that boosts weight reduction fast. After all the ketosis plan is to make the body depended on fats for energy.

Certain additives in the smoothie help in this process, making your smoothie even more powerful in its job.

One such additive is MCT oil. This is essentially a supplement extract from coconut oil and is added to keto recipes, especially smoothies to increase the healthy fat content in the smoothie. As a result, you will see even better results in weight loss.  MCT oil is usually added to coffee to make it keto compliant and is called bulletproof coffee by keto lovers.

Add MCT oil to your smoothie and voila! Get a bulletproof smoothie.

To the above-mentioned recipes, you can always add MCT oil to increase the fat content which is a bonus to your keto diet plan.

Stevia is a plant-based sweetener that can be used as a perfect alternative to added sugar in your smoothies. Several food products with this magic ingredient are available in the market today. Liquid stevia is the best way to add sweetness to your Keto smoothies.  Protein powders with stevia are the best option while thinking of a low carb keto smoothie.

If you are a keto lover you must already try out the different versions of healthy, nutritious and flavorful smoothies prepared from protein powders. Remember that stevia sweetened protein powders contain a little more carbohydrates than the unsweetened ones.

Try out this vanilla flavored protein and you will be amazed by how it tastes.

How To Make a Keto Vanilla Protein Shake

This creamy vanilla protein shake is super rich in protein, fats, and nutrition and is great to have as a treat or as a dessert.

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond milk (unsweetened)
• 20 grams of vanilla protein powder
• 1 tsp cacao powder
• ¼ tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp coconut oil

Instructions

Step 1- Blend all ingredients till creamy and smooth

Vegan versions of keto friendly smoothies are plenty to try out. Herbs and greens increase the metabolism process in the body and aids in weight loss.

Keto smoothies can be made very refreshing by adding a few mint leaves, which is high in micronutrients and combines well with any keto recipe. In fact, mint leaves to speed up digestion and supports healthy cholesterol level; which is vital for a high fat keto diet.

Green smoothies made from spinach and kale with keto compliant ingredients are a must try in the keto menu.

How To Make a Mint Keto Smoothie?

This green and refreshing vegan power drink is keto compliant and is rich in antioxidants and proteins. It is perfect for a quick green breakfast and is extremely gut- friendly.

Ingredients

• ½ avocado
• ½ cup almond milk
• 6-8 large mint leaves
• 1 squeeze of lime juice
• ¼ tsp vanilla
• ¾ cup full fat coconut milk
• Sweetener to taste
• Ice (as required)

Instructions

Step 1- Blend all ingredients except ice

Step 2- Add ice and blend again

Now that you are investing in your health by following the keto friendly smoothies, I suggest you invest in a good blender for the most optimum results.

A smoothie with healthy and good ingredients if not blended well, doesn’t rightly serve its purpose. It would result in you taking more time to prepare your favorite smoothing leaving you frustrated. Moreover, if not blended well, you can not extract the goodness from the ingredients and would not even taste great.

A Nutribullet blender is a perfect addition to your kitchen when preparing smoothies of the best consistency and taste. It is great to rightly extract the nutrients from your ingredients with its powerful cyclonic action backed motor. The jar of the blender is created in such a way that it takes very less time to clean and is hassle-free. There are plenty of options to choose the perfect Nutribullet blender that suits you.

A Ninja bullet blender is a budget-friendly blender with powerful blades for crushing and blending which is great for smoothies and shakes. BPA friendly parts of the blender is a strong highlight and are dishwasher friendly. The Stainless-steel blades cut through food with precision, even through the ice with ease. This professional blender is the best for preparing tasty nutritious smoothies.

Vitamix blenders are powerful blending machines that fit your budget when investing for a perfect kitchen appliance. There are various models to choose from according to your cooking style. Besides, you can also decide to buy according to the quantity that you plan to prepare. Vitamix blenders are available in different sizes and portions.

So, with all the nutrient-rich, low- carb, low sugar and high-fat content food ingredients and a perfect immersion blender, you are all set to get along the keto diet plan.

Try out the different smoothie versions mentioned here and also experiment to find out your own favorite ones to complement your keto diet journey. Another Smoothie to give a try is the Super Green Smoothie