It takes a lot of discipline to the strict requirements of a Keto diet. Achieving ketosis is difficult, but staying in this state is even harder. If you are looking to satisfy your cravings without going out of ketosis, you should start taking Keto shakes.
Keto shakes are incredibly versatile – they can serve as a snack, a meal replacement, or a dessert. They can also be taken as breakfast, lunch, post workout, or any other time. Most Keto smoothies are delicious and keep you full for more extended periods.
Most smoothies use high-sugar fruits and sweetened yogurt, which are against the ideals of the Keto way of eating. If you want to make a Keto sake, ensure that the ingredients are Keto-friendly. These include avocados, berries, and so forth.
All you need is the right ingredients, a blender, and a few minutes of your time to prepare the perfect Keto shake.
Here are some different ways of preparing Keto smoothies at your home.
Keto Green Smoothie
The Keto green smoothie comprises of energizing ingredient that guarantees to keep you full throughout the dear. Its all-natural composition ensures that you enjoy the nutrients without going out of ketosis.
Ingredients
- 20g or 2/3 cup of spinach blend
- ½ medium avocado (~135g)
- 1 scoop of MCT oil powder
- 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon of matcha powder
- 1 tablespoon of Lakanto monk fruit sweetener
- ½ cup of coconut milk
- 2/3 cup water
- 5 ice cubes
Optional ingredients
- ½ tablespoon of chia seeds, soaked in 2 tablespoons water for 15 minutes
- 1 tablespoon collagen powder
- ¼ cup of vanilla protein powder
- ½ teaspoon maca root powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
Directions
Add all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
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Keto Milkshake Smoothie with Raspberries
This low-carb and Keto-friendly smoothies have the delicious taste of a typical creamy raspberry milkshake. It satiates your fruit cravings without going overboard, which is often the case if you eat the fruit itself.
This is the ideal breakfast for people who wake up feeling ravenous. It only takes five minutes to prepare, meaning that it will not eat up your time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of unsweetened plain almond milk
- 1 cup of crushed ice
- ¼ cup of heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup of fresh raspberries
- 2 tablespoons confectioners swerve
- 1 tablespoon of cream cheese
- ½ tablespoon of vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Directions
- Microwave cream cheese until it becomes soft.
- Add all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
- Add sweeteners to taste.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Keto Smoothie
This recipe is a thicker and healthier alternative to stand chocolate milkshakes. The taste, however, remains the same. Preparation is straightforward and takes only five minutes.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup of peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 ½ cup of unsweetened almond milk
- 6 tablespoons powdered Erythritol
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt (optional)
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. You can add sweeteners if you wish.
Blueberry Coconut Chia Keto Smoothie
This snack is perfect for all get groups. It consists of antioxidants and healthy fats that keep you full and healthy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of frozen blueberries
- 1 cup of full-fat Greek yogurt. If you are lactose-intolerant, use coconut milk or almond milk.
- ½ cup of coconut cream
- 1 cup of unsweetened cashew or almond milk
- 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons of ground chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons of swerve sweetener (or any other sweetener of your choice)
- Add protein powder or collagen powder, depending on your preferences
Directions
Put all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
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Cinnamon Chocolate Breakfast Keto Smoothie
If you want to enjoy the combined benefits of Keto and Paleo diets, try out the cinnamon chocolate breakfast smoothie. It uses stevia as a sweetener, and the cinnamon serves to hide the stevia aftertaste.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup of coconut milk
- ½ ripe avocado
- 2 teaspoons of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder
- ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Stevia to taste
- ½ teaspoon of MCT oil or 1 teaspoon of coconut oil (optional)
Directions
Blend all the ingredients at once until smooth.
