yield: 1 serving
prep time: 5 minutes
A lot of people think you can’t have smoothies on keto, but it’s actually really easy to make a great low-carb, high-fat smoothie.
• 1 cup baby spinach leaves
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• ½ cup ice
• ½ cup fresh blackberries or other berries of choice, plus extra for garnish if desired
• ¼ cup raw pecan halves
• 1 tablespoon MCT oil
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ⅛ teaspoon liquid stevia
• Unsweetened coconut flakes, for garnish
1. Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately. Garnish with coconut flakes and berries, if desired.
Notes:
You can experiment with a variety of nuts, berries, and extracts to create different smoothie flavors.