Who says you have to give up smoothies on a keto diet? Ditch that myth! This creamy, nutrient-dense Blackberry Pecan Smoothie is here to prove that you can have a delicious, satisfying, and totally low-carb blended drink. It’s packed with healthy fats from pecans and MCT oil, gets a boost of greens from spinach (that you won’t even taste!), and has the perfect touch of berry sweetness. In just 5 minutes, you can have a powerhouse breakfast or a refreshing afternoon snack that will keep you fueled and in ketosis. Let’s get blending!
Ingredients
• 1 cup / 30g baby spinach leaves
• 1 cup / 240ml unsweetened almond milk
• ½ cup ice cubes
• ½ cup / 70g fresh or frozen blackberries
• ¼ cup / 25g raw pecan halves
• 1 tablespoon / 15ml MCT oil
• ¼ teaspoon / 1.25ml vanilla extract
• ⅛ teaspoon liquid stevia, or to taste
• Optional Garnish: Unsweetened coconut flakes and extra berries
Instructions
1. Place all —spinach, almond milk, ice, blackberries, pecans, MCT oil, vanilla, and stevia—into a high-speed blender.
2. Blend on high for about 60 seconds, or until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy with no remaining chunks.
3. Pour into a 16-ounce glass, garnish with a sprinkle of coconut flakes and a few extra blackberries if desired, and serve immediately for the best texture.
Nutritional Information
• Yield: 1 serving
• Prep time: 5 minutes
• Approximate values per serving
• Calories: 370 kcal
• Net Carbs: 5g
• Fat: 35g
• Protein: 5g
Pro Tips
• For an extra thick, spoonable smoothie bowl, use frozen berries and reduce the almond milk to ¾ cup / 180ml.
• Add a scoop of your favorite low-carb vanilla or unflavored collagen or protein powder to make it a more complete meal replacement.
• Swap pecans for macadamia nuts or walnuts, and blackberries for raspberries to easily customize the flavor profile while staying keto-friendly.
FAQ
Q: How can I make this keto smoothie thicker
A: For an extra thick, spoonable smoothie, use frozen blackberries instead of fresh and reduce the unsweetened almond milk to ¾ cup (180ml).
Q: Is this smoothie a good meal replacement
A: To make this smoothie a more complete meal replacement, add a scoop of your favorite low-carb vanilla or unflavored collagen or protein powder. This will boost the protein content and keep you fuller for longer.
Q: Can I use different nuts or berries in this recipe
A: Yes, you can easily customize it. The recipe suggests swapping pecans for other low-carb nuts like macadamia nuts or walnuts, and replacing blackberries with raspberries to stay keto-friendly.
Q: What if I don’t have MCT oil
A: If you don’t have MCT oil, you can omit it or substitute it with another healthy fat like a tablespoon of coconut oil or a small amount of avocado to maintain the creamy texture and fat content.
