This Keto Low Carb Smoothie With Almond Milk is an easy, sugar free and only 5 ingredient breakfast that tastes like a peanut butter cup! So creamy and so delicious!
Who is guilty of skipping breakfast when you are running late and have an incredibly busy schedule? I know I am. But I have realized every time I skip breakfast I am running extremely low on energy. So I decided to whip out some easy filling recipes that will keep me high on energy and not hungry by 11 am.
As we all know breakfast IS the most important meal of the day and it’s going to give your busy-body the ENERGY that it needs to OWN the WHOLE week.
For those busy-no-time-to-cook kinda mornings when you were not your usual meal-planning-prepared self with some cookie dough overnight oats or breakfast egg muffins at the ready, this low carb breakfast smoothie is going to come in real handy.
Why you will LOVE This Smoothie
- Keto friendly
- High in protein and healthy fats
- Tastes like peanut butter cup
- Will keep you filled up
- Easy to make
- Only 5 ingredients
Are smoothies low carb?
Many smoothies out there, especially the ones you buy from smoothie shops, are not low carb as they are made from fruit, usually with added sweeteners.
I personally think that fruit sugar (and really any kind of sugar in moderation!) is okay, but I know a lot of you internet friends are doing the “low carb thing” so a SUGAR FREE SMOOTHIE situation just sort of seemed in order.
Even though I’m a fruit smoothie inclusivist – a healthy strawberry watermelon smoothie or mango avocado smoothie is totally my jam – I am feeling VERY 100 about this no carb smoothie because it tastes like a swirly-twirly, frosty and CREAMY peanut butter cup or keto chocolate peanut butter fat bomb!
Is peanut butter Keto Friendly ?
Peanut butter is generally approved when following a keto diet. It is a healthy snack however you need to consume it in moderation to stay in ketosis. Also make sure the peanut butter is made from 100% peanuts with no added sugar or palm oil. The standard keto diet asks you to have between 50 to 70 grams of carbs per day so make sure you consume peanut butter withing that metric. The other option is to buy a keto peanut butter like this one.
Can I Make this Peanut Butter Smoothie as a Protein Shake?
This smoothie is a protein packed meal, however if you do want to add up extra protein, you can add a scoop of low carb protein powder to give you that extra fuel to conquer the day.
Is Almond Milk Keto Friendly?
Yes! Almond milk is extremely low in carbs which makes it an ideal milk alternative to add in your tea, coffee or smoothies. In my opinion, almond milk is the perfect keto friendly milk alternative. It has excellent taste and a very similar texture to traditional milk. However you need to make sure the almond milk does not have any added sugar and it is in its raw natural state like this one.
Ingredients Needed
If you are the type of person who loves to go out to buy low carb shakes because it seems difficult make at home and you don’t know what ingredients to add to your smoothie, this recipe is for you! Blending up keto smoothie recipes can be fast, easy, AND healthy while also tasting so good! Here’s what you’ll need to make this keto smoothie:
- Almond Milk
- Crushed Ice
- Avocado
- Monk fruit
- Natural creamy Peanut Butter
How to make a Keto Smoothie?
Blend
Place all of the ingredients into a high powered blender. Turn it on at a high setting and blend until everything is broken down and smooth.
Enjoy
Pour into glasses, add a straw if you wish, and slurp up!
Recipe Variations
Almond Butter: If you are not a fan of peanut butter or allergic to peanuts you can also substitute the peanut butter for almond butter. I have given it a try and it tastes equally delicious.
Other Keto Milk: Majority of the vegan milk options are keto friendly. A few of my favorites include Cocnut milk, Soy milk and pea milk.
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Can you store a smoothie?
You can store your smoothie in the fridge for 1-2 days. I recommend consuming the smoothie right when it is made as it tends to lose its freshness over time. Alternatively you can store smoothies in the freezer for up to 2 months.
How many carbs does this Smoothie have?
This delicious and nutritious keto breakfast smoothie is full of good, healthy fats and protein which means it will keep you full until your next snack or meal AND supply you with the energy you need! Each smoothie contains 15 grams of carbohydrates.
Other Recipes You Might Like:
Mediterranean Keto Low Carb Egg Muffins
Sugar Free Keto Low Carb Breakfast Bars
Easy Keto Low Carb Breakfast Casserole with Sausage
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Almond milk
- 1 Cup Crushed ice
- 1/4 Cup Avocado (about 1/2 an avocado or 60g)
- 3 Tbsp Monkfruit, or to taste
- 2 Tbsp Natural creamy peanut butter (Almond butter for paleo)
- 1 Tbsp Unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
- SLURP UP!
Nutrition Info:
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WEIGHT WATCHERS POINTS PER SERVING: FREESTYLE POINTS: 11 POINTS+: 9. OLD POINTS: 8
(per 1 smoothie)
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Heather says
I absolutely love this smoothie. I substituted PB powder as that was what I had on hand. Delicious! However I would caution anyone on keto that the nutrition info here is dead wrong. It’s much higher in carbs (and that’s considering that 1/2 the sugar alcohols don’t count towards net carbs). I am calculating 17g of net carbs per smoothie if you use PB powdered — probably more if you used peanut butter. If you are on the keto diet, please calculate recipes on your own before trying anything online, particularly on blogs where the author is not knowledgeable of the keto diet. With that being said, this is a damn good smoothie and is far more nutritious than anything you could otherwise make. It’s just not keto friendly unless this is all you plan to eat all day.
Taylor Kiser says
Glad you loved it! And yes, a nutrition calculator was used for this recipe.
Kim says
I love this recipe! I actually make it in the afternoon sometimes to kill my craving for chocolate.
Taylor Kiser says
Yaaayy! So glad you loved it Kim!
Joy L Joyce says
Is there a substitute for the avocado? Currently on chemo and cant do raw fresh fruits or vegetables. Thank you!
Taylor Kiser says
Hi Joy! I can’t tell you because recipes are only tested as written!
Rachael says
This recipe absolutely deserves the 5 star rating. Granted, I have been eating low carb for 5 months. If you are trying this and have been eating sugar recently, you may not find it as amazing. My daughter said it had a funny aftertaste which I’m sure is the monk fruit, but I couldn’t taste an aftertaste at all! Smooth, creamy, delicious! I overestimated the ice a bit, but it was nice and thick which is how I like it. Great smoothie! Tastes like dessert.😍
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks for the feedback Rachael! So glad you enjoyed it!
Samantha says
Amazingly tastey!!! New favorite guiltless milkshake- thanks so much for the recipe share
Taylor Kiser says
Yaaayyy! You’re welcome Samantha!
Lisa says
Hey Taylor, When your recipes call for monkfruit, is it the actual fruit that’s being used or the sweetener made from it? Thanks!
Taylor Kiser says
Hi Lisa! It’s the monkfruit sweetener.