This crazy easy low carb berry smoothie is refreshing, filling and super delicious. Try this quick 3-ingredient keto mixed berry smoothie as a quick keto breakfast or an afternoon snack to refuel your body.
Ketogenic berry smoothie with 3 ingredients
You may be thinking berry smoothies are a big no-no while on the ketogenic diet since most fruit is basically loaded with sugar and carbs. The recommended daily carb intake for keto is around 20 g of net carbs, but just one cup of blueberries contains 17.5g of net carbs (and a cup of blueberries can be eaten in the blink of an eye!)
So how can you make your smoothie keto-friendly? Let’s find out!
The secret to making a low carb mixed berry smoothie is to keep the amount of mixed berries very low, you’re just adding them in for the flavor. That way you can bulk up your smoothie with healthy fats and make it super filling and satisfying while keeping the carb count low.
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Keto mixed berry smoothie
What berries are good for keto?
The berries with lowest net carb count are raspberries (3 g per 1/2 cup) and blackberries (3g per 1/2 cup). Strawberries are also a good option as they come in at 4.5 g per 1/2 cup of berries. The highest net carb count berries that are not really suggested to eat too much of on the ketogenic diet are blueberries coming in at a whopping 8.5 g per 1/2 cup.
Is coconut milk keto-friendly?
Coconut milk is a great ingredient for a vast variety of keto recipes, from coconut milk keto smoothie to dinner recipes, and desserts. 1 cup of unsweetened coconut milk contains just 3 g of net carbs and a whopping 36 g of fats!
What can you add to the frozen berry smoothie recipe to make it more filling?
The coconut milk in this mixed berry smoothie makes it satisfying and filling but if you would like to add more keto goodness into your smoothie, here are a few of my favorites:
Avocados – These are the perfect keto smoothie extra ingredient that adds tons of extra fats and contains just 2 g of net carbs per 100 grams. Just make sure you pick a nice and ripe avo to avoid the bitter taste.
Chia seeds – Chia seeds are a must for anyone struggling with constipation while on the keto diet. These magic black seeds contain a whopping 5g of fiber per 1 tbsp so go on and add some to your smoothie!
MCT oil – This was the keto supplement I ever purchased and by far my most used one. MCT oil is a type of fat that helps suppress hunger, boosts energy and focus and improves metabolism. This brand MCT oil is tasteless and is a great addition to keto smoothies.
Healthy mixed berry smoothie shopping list.
Here’s everything you will need to make the keto berry smoothie:
- Coconut milk – This can be typically found in the Asian foods aisle in most supermarkets. The canned coconut milk is a much better option than carton coconut milk since the latter is heavily diluted and not as high in healthy fats. This brand of coconut milk contains just 3 g of net carbs per 1 cup.
- Frozen mixed berries – These are typically made out of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries and contain around 5 g of net carbs in a 1/2 cup serving. If you rather use individually frozen berries, your best bet is raspberries which come in at just 3 g of net carbs per 1/2 cup.
- Sweetener – This is optional but the smoothie just tastes so much better with some sweetener! My favorite keto sweetener that I use in all of my dessert recipes is Erythritol that contains 0 calories and 0 net carbs and doesn’t have that nasty aftertaste that some other sweeteners do.
- Optional a few ice cubes – If you prefer a thicker smoothie, add a few ice cubes, I usually finish making the 3-ingredient smoothie and if I feel it needs extra thickness, add in the ice in the end and blend it for another 20-30 seconds. If you’re using fresh berries, ice cubes are definitely a must.
How to make keto berry smoothie:
- Put all of the ingredients into your blender and blitz away for about a minute until everything is smooth and well combined. Serve immediately.
Hope you enjoy making this keto berry smoothie recipe!
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