Keto blackberry pecan smoothie is a creamy, berry-purple breakfast in a glass — baby spinach, blackberries, pecans, and MCT oil blended silky in under a minute. You'd never guess there's spinach hiding in there. Pour it tall and top it with coconut flakes and a few extra berries.
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 (1.06 oz) baby spinach leaves
• 1 cup / 240ml unsweetened almond milk
• ½ cup ice cubes
• ½ cup / 70g (2.47 oz) fresh or frozen blackberries
• ¼ cup / 25g (0.88 oz) raw pecan halves
• 1 tablespoon / 15ml MCT oil
• ¼ teaspoon / 1.25ml (0 fl oz) 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 (0.18 oz)
• 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. (6.1 fl oz)
• 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 / 6.1 fl oz).
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.
Pro Tips
- For an extra thick, spoonable smoothie bowl, use frozen berries and reduce the almond milk to ¾ cup / 180 ml.
- Swap the pecans for macadamia nuts or walnuts, and the blackberries for raspberries, to customize the flavor profile while staying keto-friendly.
- Add a scoop of your favorite low-carb vanilla or unflavored collagen or protein powder to make it a more complete meal replacement.
- Blend on high for a full 60 seconds so the spinach disappears completely and the pecans break down into a smooth, creamy drink.
- Serve immediately for the best texture, garnished with unsweetened coconut flakes and extra berries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a blackberry pecan smoothie keto?
Yes — each serving has 5 g of net carbs and 5 g of protein, with 35 g of fat from the pecans and MCT oil.
Can I taste the spinach in this smoothie?
Not at all — a full minute in a high-speed blender breaks the leaves down completely, and the blackberries and vanilla lead the flavor.
Can I use frozen blackberries?
Yes — fresh or frozen both work. Frozen berries give a thicker, colder smoothie, especially for the smoothie-bowl variation.
How do I turn the smoothie into a smoothie bowl?
Use frozen berries and cut the almond milk back to ¾ cup / 180 ml so the blend comes out thick and spoonable.
Recipe card below.
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Keto Blackberry Pecan Smoothie
Ingredients
Method
- Place all —spinach, almond milk, ice, blackberries, pecans, MCT oil, vanilla, and stevia—into a high-speed blender.
- Blend on high for about 60 seconds, or until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy with no remaining chunks.
- 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.
- Add a scoop of your favorite low-carb vanilla or unflavored collagen or protein powder to make it a more complete meal replacement.
