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    Home » Keto » Keto Strawberry Smoothie (with Almond Milk)

    Keto Strawberry Smoothie (with Almond Milk)

    Published: May 27, 2021 · Modified: Mar 7, 2022 by Sula · This post may contain affiliate links · 20 Comments

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    When I’m following a low carb diet, I crave things like smoothies. Sweet and delicious, they are a great way to start the day.

    So I decided to see if I could develop a keto-friendly smoothie that would still taste great and satisfy that craving. And it took a bit of trial and error, but I am finally happy with this Keto Strawberry Smoothie.

    Are smoothies keto friendly?

    The typical smoothie is not keto friendly. Most use sweet fruits and fruit juices, sometimes added protein powder for satiety. But all these ingredients are high in simple sugars and carbs. Everything you are trying to avoid on a keto or low carb diet.

    Keto Strawberry smoothie in a mason jar glass garnished with a strawberry with a straw in it.

    Is fruit keto friendly?

    Most fruit has too many carbs to be considered keto-friendly. However, many berries are perfectly fine. The best are strawberries, raspberries and blackberries for both total and net carbs. Blueberries, unfortunately, are a little higher in carbs and therefore should be limited. (I say unfortunately because they are one of my favorites!)

    Ingredients needed for this keto strawberry smoothie

    If I’m making a smoothie in the morning, I want it to be quick and easy. The shorter the ingredient list, the better. So I am particularly delighted that this smoothie only requires 4 ingredients.

    ingredients: almond milk, MCT oil powder, powdered sweetener, strawberries
    • Frozen strawberries (fresh can be used, but then you’ll also want to add ice when blending)
    • Almond Milk – gives the smoothie creaminess in a low carb form. I prefer vanilla flavored for a little extra sweetness
    • MCT powder – MCT stands for “medium chain triglycerides”. The powder is completely unflavored, and full of healthy fats as it is derived from coconut. I use this instead of protein powder to help meet the needed macros for fats, but in a healthy way and also to increase the satiety level of the smoothie. In other words, I don’t feel hungry 10 minutes after having one!
    • Powdered (confectioners) sweetener – at first I was going to list this as an optional ingredient. However, I feel that strawberries are not sweet enough on their own in a smoothie. So I add sweetener. And I decided that if I add it 95+% of the time, I shouldn’t call it optional. LOL However, feel free to make this smoothie without the sweetener and see if you like it. If you enjoy it without, then you can count me as jealous that you don’t have the out of control sweet tooth I seem to have!

    Making the low carb smoothie

    The only equipment you need is a good blender. Doesn’t have to be a $500 blender, but you want one strong enough to break up the frozen berries.

    I buy whole frozen berries and cut them in halves or smaller. Mostly this is just to give an accurate measurement of the berries for the smoothie. If you take a measuring cup and start filling with whole frozen berries, you will commonly end up with 3 huge berries and a ton of air in the cup! Nutrition information is based upon a cup of strawberry halves.

    Place the strawberries, almond milk, MCT powder and sweetener in the blender. Blend on high for a minute or so, until smooth.

    pin for keto strawberry smoothie

    Low carb smoothie variations

    As mentioned above, fresh strawberries work too. If you can find ripe, in-season berries you will get the best flavor. Especially anything local. But you will also want to add about a cup or so of ice to the blender to get your smoothie to the right temperature. Trust me, a warm-ish smoothie is not very appealing!

    If you’re in an extra-fruity mood, add another ½ cup of berries.

    And of course, you can use coconut milk or dairy milk if you prefer, just check the macro levels for these if you are trying to keep the smoothie low carb.

    Don’t have MCT powder? Use 1 cup almond milk plus ½ cup heavy cream instead of almond milk + MCT powder. Or try 1 cup almond milk plus ½ cup Greek yogurt. This works too! The heavy cream or yogurt will provide the fats you need and additional creaminess. But again, the taste and texture will be slightly different, and the macros do change with any substitution so pay attention to that.

    Keto strawberry smoothie with a straw, garnished with a fresh strawberries. Purple flowers and a bowl of fresh berries behind the smoothie.

    Once you try this keto strawberry smoothie, you’ll want to make it on repeat!

    Keto Strawberry Smoothie garnished with a fresh berry. Purple flowers and a bowl of berries in the background
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    Keto Strawberry Smoothie

    This low carb smoothie is the perfect start to your day!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time0 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 184kcal
    Author: Sula

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup strawberries frozen, halved
    • 1 ½ cup almond milk
    • 1 scoop MCT powder
    • 1 Tablespoon confectioners sweetener I use Swerve

    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients to a blender.
    • Blend on high speed until well mixed, about 30-60 seconds. Pour into a glass to serve.

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    Notes

    If using fresh strawberries, add a cup of ice when blending.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 489mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 473mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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    Filed Under: Cocktails & Drinks, Keto

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    Comments

    1. Gabriela Herrera

      June 02, 2021 at 7:08 pm

      5 stars
      This is so perfect I have been doing vegan keto lately and researching recipes. I love how indulgent it is without all the calories.

      Reply
      • Sula

        June 04, 2021 at 6:04 am

        Ah, vegan keto sounds like a hard combo! But this smoothie works for that!!

        Reply
    2. Gina Abernathy

      June 02, 2021 at 4:38 pm

      5 stars
      My daughter is a smoothie fan. She will love this recipe.

      Reply
      • Sula

        June 02, 2021 at 5:21 pm

        Oh yes any smoothie fan will love it!

        Reply
    3. Andra

      June 02, 2021 at 2:01 pm

      5 stars
      That is a very good looking smoothie! I've learned a lot from this post. Thanks for all the great tips 😀

      Reply
      • Sula

        June 02, 2021 at 5:21 pm

        You are so welcome, thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    4. Nora

      June 02, 2021 at 1:58 pm

      5 stars
      This smoothie looks so delicious! Can't wait to make one for myself tomorrow! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Sula

        June 02, 2021 at 5:21 pm

        My pleasure, I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

        Reply
    5. Gregory Halpen

      June 02, 2021 at 12:08 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! I’ve never used MCT powder. I will definitely get some and try it out.

      Reply
      • Sula

        June 02, 2021 at 12:21 pm

        It's an easy way to make your smoothie more satisfying with healthy fats!

        Reply
    6. Colette Zaharko

      June 02, 2021 at 8:31 am

      5 stars
      I didn't know that fruits have lots of carbs. I'm learning a lot from your post.
      I love smoothies, I make them all the time. I love this keto version. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Sula

        June 02, 2021 at 9:18 am

        You are welcome! With careful planning you really can make a delicious low carb smoothie!

        Reply
    7. Audrey

      May 31, 2021 at 12:42 pm

      5 stars
      This was great for breakfast.

      Reply
      • Sula

        May 31, 2021 at 2:57 pm

        Doesn't it just make a fabulous breakfast?? I love it!

        Reply
    8. Emily Flint

      May 31, 2021 at 12:10 pm

      5 stars
      I'm so glad I found your keto smoothie recipe. I have a big sweet tooth and also crave sweet things in the morning so I definitely needed this! So good!!

      Reply
      • Sula

        May 31, 2021 at 12:33 pm

        Its my favorite breakfast!

        Reply
        • Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady

          June 02, 2021 at 8:42 pm

          5 stars
          What a great smoothie recipe. I love adding MCT oil to smoothies. It's such a great boost!

          Reply
          • Sula

            June 04, 2021 at 6:04 am

            It makes a difference in satisfaction without altering the taste - win-win!

            Reply
    9. Raquel

      May 31, 2021 at 9:10 am

      5 stars
      This was the first time I tried almond milk - loved it with the strawberries!

      Reply
      • Sula

        May 31, 2021 at 12:33 pm

        I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I love the combination too!

        Reply

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