Keto Strawberry Smoothie
A thick, cold strawberry smoothie with real berries and no added sugar. Frozen strawberries, almond milk, and a spoon of cream keep it creamy at only 5 grams of net carbs per glass.
A strawberry smoothie that fits your carb budget
Regular strawberry smoothies hide 40 grams of sugar behind the fruit and the juice. This one keeps the bright berry flavor and drops the carbs by leaning on frozen strawberries, unsweetened almond milk, and a spoon of heavy cream for body.
The trick is portion and fat. A half cup of strawberries per glass gives you real fruit without spiking the total, while the cream and a little sweetener make it taste like a treat instead of a diet drink. Blend it thick and drink it cold.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen strawberries (net carbs →)
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk (net carbs →)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (net carbs →)
- 2 tablespoons granulated erythritol or monk fruit sweetener (net carbs →)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (net carbs →)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional, for thickness) (net carbs →)
- 4 to 6 ice cubes
Instructions
- 1Add the frozen strawberries, almond milk, and heavy cream to a blender.
- 2Add the sweetener, vanilla, chia seeds if using, and ice cubes.
- 3Blend on high for 30 to 45 seconds, until the smoothie is thick and no berry chunks remain.
- 4Taste and blend in a little more sweetener if you want it sweeter, then pour into two glasses and serve cold.
Nutrition (per serving)
Recipe FAQ
Are strawberries okay on keto?
Yes, in measured portions. Strawberries are one of the lowest-carb fruits, with about 6 grams of net carbs per cup of whole berries. Splitting a cup across two glasses, as this recipe does, keeps each serving low enough to fit most keto carb budgets.
How do I make this smoothie thicker?
Use frozen strawberries rather than fresh, cut back the almond milk by a quarter cup, and add a tablespoon of chia seeds. The chia absorbs liquid and thickens the drink as it sits. Freezing a few almond milk cubes ahead of time also thickens it without watering down the flavor.
Can I make it dairy-free?
Yes. Swap the heavy cream for full-fat coconut cream or a couple of tablespoons of unsweetened coconut yogurt. Both keep the smoothie rich and creamy while staying low in carbs, though coconut adds a mild coconut note to the flavor.
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