Keto Berry Smoothie

For a creamy treat filled with fiber and minimal carbs, this keto berry smoothie makes a healthy breakfast or snack!

You may have heard...

Yes, fruit has carbs! In general, berries have the most fiber and lowest number of net carbs. Fruit can only be eaten in very limited quantities on a keto diet. Blackberries, raspberries, and cranberries are your best bet. A lot of keto smoothie recipes call for blueberries- however, they have a few too many carbs! Be careful about which berries you choose and the total amount.

Smoothies are a great-tasting and refreshing way to sneak in a lot of healthy foods into your diet. They're also super simple, quick, gluten free, and can even be low carb! All you need is a high-speed blender. I like to use an individual blender cup for an easy, on-the-go, breakfast or snack.

One of my favorite ingredients to add to a smoothie is 1/4 of a ripe avocado. Frozen avocado also works well. I don't even like avocado, but it adds fiber, healthy fat, and a lovely creaminess! And, trust me- you won't even taste it!

My version of this keto smoothie has 9 grams of net carbs and at least 12 grams of fiber! Oh, plus it tastes great!

Keto smoothie with berries in a glass

Ingredients in a Keto Berry Smoothie

  • Unsweetened Almond Milk
  • Heavy Cream
  • Protein Powder/Collagen
  • Flax or MCT Oil
  • Chia Seeds
  • Avocado
  • Frozen Raspberries/Blackberries
  • Frozen Cranberries
  • Optional: Ice
  • Optional: Stevia

Can you eat fruit on a keto diet?

When following a keto diet, the goal is to eat very few carbs, typically 20-50 grams or less. You can eat fruit on a keto diet; however, you need to stick with berries and be mindful of your overall total net carbs for the day.

Lowest Carb Fruits

  1. Blackberries- net 6g carbs
  2. Raspberries- net 7g of carbs
  3. Cranberries- net 8g of carbs
  4. Strawberries- net 9.5g of carbs
  5. Watermelon- net 10g of carbs
  6. Cantaloupe= net 12g of carbs
  7. Blueberries- net 17g of carbs

Highest Carb Fruits

While delicious and healthy, when following a keto diet these fruits would need to be avoided.

  • Banana- net 24g of carbs
  • Raisins- net 33g of carbs
  • Mango- net 22g of carbs
  • Pineapple- net 19g of carbs
  • Apple- net 21g of carbs

How can I make my smoothie thicker?

When making a smoothie, there are a few ways to achieve a thicker consistency. Add more ice cubes, protein powder, chia seeds, or heavy cream.

Overhead view of a keto-friendly smoothie with berries

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Keto Berry Smoothie

For a creamy treat filled with fiber and minimal carbs, this keto berry smoothie makes a healthy breakfast or snack!

Prep:
5
min
cook:
0
min
total:
5
min
Author:

Kelly

Ingredients
  • 1 c. unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 Tbsp. heavy cream
  • 1/2 - 1 scoop low carb vanilla protein powder
  • 1 Tbsp. chia seeds
  • 1 tsp. flax seed or MCT oil
  • 1/4 of a ripe avocado
  • 1/2 c. frozen blackberries or raspberries
  • 1/4 c. frozen cranberries
  • Optional: ice
  • Optional: stevia
Instructions
  1. Blend all of the ingredients until smooth. Add ice for a thicker consistency. If your protein powder is unsweetened or you just prefer a sweeter smoothie, add 2 tsp. or one packet of stevia.

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