Commonly made with fruit, low carb smoothies are an excellent way to help lose weight in addition to it also being a healthy snack to get you through the rest of your day.
Furthermore, low carb smoothies are an excellent source of protein, especially when adding ingredients such as Greek yogurt and avoiding products such as milk or juice substitutes.
Ultimately, when low carb smoothies are integrated into any workout program the results are then further increased for the better.
Of course, there are additional benefits to the health factor of low carb smoothies that include quick prep time when your daily schedule is busy.
You are never limited in the varying flavors and recipes, such as the ones that are detailed below, that can easily be found.
Yes, each recipe is different however each is also similar in that the combined ingredients come from healthy fruits and vegetables that aid in a highly nutritious and protein enriched snack sure to fire up your day.
There are several low carb smoothie recipes that can all be made from home and requires very little prep time to do so.
Here are just a few recipes to get you started.
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1. Low-Sugar Strawberry Smoothie
Ingredients
- 8 fl oz unsweetened soy milk
- 1 cup spinach
- 5 medium strawberries
- ¼ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup cooked oats (cooled)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 stevia packet
Full recipe here.
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2. Avocado Green Tea Power Shake- Low Carb And Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 1 tsp matcha green tea powder
- 1 tbsp hot water
- 1/2 medium avocado
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup vanilla whey protein powder
- 2 tsp Swerve Sweetener or granulated erythritol
- 11/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
Full recipe here.
3. Bloody Mary Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1½ cups of low sodium tomato juice, chilled
- 1 small tomato
- 1 cup cucumber, pared and chopped
- 2 tbsp. lemon juice
- ½ tsp. Sriracha sauce
- 2 tsp. worcestershire sauce
- 5 ice cubes
Full recipe here.
4. Orange Banana Smoothie
Ingredients
- 2 cups of orange juice
- zest of one orange
- 1 cup bananas, frozen
- 1 ½ cups carrots
- 1 cup greek vanilla yogurt*
- 1-2 Tablespoons of honey
- orange slices, for garnish
Full recipe here.
5. Blackberry Banana Bliss Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen blackberries
- ½ small banana (frozen, then softened slightly before using)
- ½ cup milk of choice
- 2-3 drops vanilla
- sweetener to taste
Full recipe here.
6. Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk or cow’s milk
- ¼ cup regular oats
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- ½ cup bluberries
- 1 tsp ground flax
- 100g Greek yogurt (vanilla or coconut flavoured)
- Ice cubes
- Homemade granola for topping, optional
7. Sunrise Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup organic frozen mixed berries
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 orange, peeled and segmented
- 4 – 6oz Vanilla Greek Yogurt
Full recipe here.
8. Strawberries And Cream Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups frozen strawberries (big handful), fresh may be used although ice may be necessary
- 1/4 cup milk or cream (use your favorite milk or vegan milk, i.e. coconut milk cream, soy cream, etc.)
- sweetenter, to taste (sugar, stevia, agave, etc.)
Full recipe here.
9. Key Lime Pie Protein Shake
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Fat free cottage cheese
- 1 Scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 tbs Lime juice (fresh or bottled, I personally like key lime juice best!)
- 5-10 Ice cubes (Depending on how thick you like it, use less for a thinner consistency)
- 1/2-1 cup Water (Alter this according to desired consistency)
- 2-4 pkts Stevia (or 1/4-1 tsp sweetener of choice)
- 2-3 drops Green food coloring, or a handful of spinach to make it green!
Full recipe here.
10. Purple Detox Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup non-dairy milk or water
- 1/2 cup red cabbage
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 2 leaves medium kale chopped
Full recipe here.
11. Berry Blast Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 cup frozen blackberries
- 1 cup frozen raspberries
- small handful frozen mango chunks
- 2 cups unsweetened, pure coconut water
- 3 kale leaves
- 2 TBS flax meal
Full recipe here.
12. Raspberry Avocado Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado peeled and pit removed
- 1 1/3 cup water
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp + 1 tsp sugar equivalent I used 1 Tbsp + 1/2 tsp Pyure All-Purpose
- 1/2 cup frozen unsweetened raspberries or other low carb frozen berries
Full recipe here.
13. Frosted Lemonade
Ingredients
- ½ cup lemon juice or juice of 2 lemons
- ⅔ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons collagen (optional)
- ½ teaspoon Now Brand Stevia Extract or 2 “doonks” of Trim Healthy Mama Stevia Extract
- 2 pinches Himalayan salt or mineral salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon glucomannan
- 3 cups ice cubes (around one full ice tray)
Full recipe here.
14. Low Carb Cherry Chocolate Protein Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh cherries, pitted or frozen and thawed
- 1 cup Silk unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 scoopprotein powder
- 1/3 cup hemp hearts
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp berry or chocolate liquid stevia
- 1 cup ice
Optional: 2 tbsp sugar free chocolate chips
Full recipe here.
15. Low carb Green Smoothie
Ingredients
- 2 cups spinach
- 1½ cups ice
- 1 cup almond milk
- ½ avocado, pitted and chopped
- ¼ cup vanilla protein powder
- ¼ cup sweetener
Full recipe here.
