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When you give up grains such as sugar-laden cereal, croissants and muffins, it may seem challenging to find healthy low-carb breakfast options. If you get bored with the usual eggs & bacon, give this smoothie a try! It's filling and will satisfy your sweet tooth. Just like all keto smoothies, it's the ideal on-the-go snack any time of the day. As a bonus, I included a quick guide on how to make any nut or seeds milk at home in just a few steps!
Hands-on Overall
Nutritional values (per serving)
Net carbs6.3 grams
Protein5 grams
Fat40.3 grams
Calories401 kcal
Calories from carbs 6%, protein 5%, fat 89%
Total carbs14.3 gramsFiber8 gramsSugars1.8 gramsSaturated fat26.6 gramsSodium139 mg(6% RDA)Magnesium105 mg(26% RDA)Potassium955 mg(48% EMR)
Ingredients (makes 1 serving)
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a blender: almond or cashew milk, coconut milk, ...
- ... avocado, raw cocoa powder (Dutch process cacao can be used too), ...
- ... a few mint leaves, or a few drops of mint extract, ...
- ... and MCT oil or Brain Octane Oil.
- Add sweetener of choice (see list of ingredients). Optionally, add protein powder.
- Throw in a few ice cubes and blend until smooth. Optionally, top with whipped cream or whipped coconut cream.
How to Make Nut Milk
I love Plenish nut milks because they are delicious and only contain 3 ingredients: nuts, water and salt. However, they may not be available in the US (I buy mine on Amazon UK).
If you can't find quality additive-free nut milk, you can make your own using any nuts and seeds - organic cashews or organic almonds work best. To make it at home:
Rinse 1 cup of any nuts or seeds (almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, hemp seeds, etc.) and transfer them into a bowl. Add 3 cups (720 ml) of water and leave to soak for: 8 hours for almonds, hazelnuts, Brazils, and 2 hours for cashews (no soaking is required for hulled hemp seeds).
Then, strain them through a colander and rinse well with water. Discard the water and place the soaked nuts or seeds into a blender. Add 3 cups (720 ml) of fresh water.
Pulse on high speed until smooth. Use cheesecloth or nut milk bag and pour the mixture through it. Squeeze out the milk and discard the pulp or dehydrate it in the oven and. You can leave the milk plain or add any spices or low-carb sweeteners of choice (vanilla, cinnamon, stevia, etc.). Pour the milk into a sealable glass bottle and keep in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Chocolate & Mint Smoothie
Step by Step
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a blender: almond or cashew milk, coconut milk, ...
- ... avocado, raw cocoa powder (Dutch process cacao can be used too), ...
- ... a few mint leaves, or a few drops of mint extract, ...
- ... and MCT oil or Brain Octane Oil.
- Add sweetener of choice (see list of ingredients). Optionally, add protein powder.
- Throw in a few ice cubes and blend until smooth. Optionally, top with whipped cream or whipped coconut cream.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories401kcal
Net Carbs6.3g
Carbohydrates14.3g
Protein5g
Fat40.3g
Saturated Fat26.6g
Fiber8g
Sugar1.8g
Sodium139mg
Magnesium105mg
Potassium955mg
Detailed nutritional breakdown (per serving)
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