The ketogenic diet, or keto diet, is a low carbohydrate, high fat, and moderate protein diet. It is a diet that has become extremely popular recently and is becoming a lifestyle that many people are embracing for many health-related reasons.
What is the Keto Diet?
The keto diet is a way of eating that has a goal of getting your body into a state of ketosis, when your body uses fat stores as fuel.
To do this, carbohydrates are limited, and fats are emphasized. While it was originally used as a treatment for epilepsy, people now find success in weight loss journeys and memory preservation.
Popular foods on the keto diet include fat bombs, meats, and nuts. Foods like breads, sugary candies, and even certain fruits are very much limited.
For a complete list, including what foods to avoid, be sure to check out our printable keto foods list.
Let’s get into some easy and delicious keto smoothie recipes.
3 Keto-Friendly Smoothie Recipes
Smoothies are a go-to for busy people and are a super-simple way to get in some nutrition.
Traditionally, smoothies tend to be high in carbohydrates, since many recipes call for bananas as a base.
These keto-friendly smoothie recipes are low carb, high fat, chock-full of vitamins and minerals, and most importantly, taste awesome.
Using fat sources like coconut cream, avocado can help make smoothies higher in fat in a convenient way.
1. Green Keto Smoothie
Green smoothies are a convenient way to sneak in some healthy greens during a busy day. This smoothie uses the green avocado as a fat-source and is an absolute nutrition powerhouse.
Ingredients:
- 1 scoop Naked Greens super greens powder
- ½ medium ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
- 1 celery stalk, washed and chopped
- ¼ cup cucumber, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp. no added sugar almond butter
- 2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
Instructions:
Place all ingredients in a high-powered blender. Blend until desired consistency is achieved.
Optional: Top smoothie with 1 Tbsp. hemp seeds for an additional nutritional boost.
2. Keto Peanut Butter Smoothie
This Keto peanut butter smoothie will bring you back to your childhood when you give this one a taste. It tastes like a sinful candy but is keto-friendly and loaded with beneficial ingredients. The addition of the keto fat bomb in this recipe helps bring the fat content to the next level while being a super-satisfying recipe.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tbsp. no added sugar natural peanut butter, smooth
- 2 tbsp. monk fruit
- 1/4 cup coconut cream
- 1 scoop Naked Keto fat bomb
- 1 tbsp natural cacao powder
Instructions:
Place all ingredients in a high-powered blender. Blend until desired consistency is achieved.
Optional: Sprinkle additional cacao powder on top of your smoothie for garnish.
3. Very Berry Keto Smoothie
Berries are a low-carb fruit that are rich in antioxidants and important nutrients. They make a perfect addition to a keto-friendly smoothie if the portions are kept in-check.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup coconut cream
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tsp. monk fruit
- 2 ounces frozen strawberries
- 2 ounces frozen blueberries
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 scoop Naked Whey grass-fed whey protein powder
Instructions:
Place all ingredients in a high-powered blender. Blend until desired consistency is achieved.
Tip: Feel free to swap out 2 ounces of blackberries or raspberries for the blueberries and/or strawberries.
Key Takeaways
You don’t have to avoid smoothies when following the keto diet. Simply selecting ingredients that are high in fat and low in carbs while ensuring that the final product is right in important nutrients while being delicious is key to success.
Use these recipes as inspiration and soon you will be creating your own keto-friendly smoothie masterpieces too.