Keto Milkshake Smoothie With Raspberries

A low carb and keto friendly smoothie that tastes like a creamy raspberry milkshake.

Highlights of this smoothie

• Fruity & Creamy. This drink is a cross between a fruity smoothie and a creamy milkshake. It satiates your fruit cravings without going overboard, which is so easy to do when eating fresh fruit by itself, and it has the indulgent texture of a milkshake. Served cold, it’s delightfully refreshing on hot summer days.
• Very Low Carb. Whether you’re looking for weight loss recipes, trying to find a low sugar smoothie, or wondering what to drink as a diabetic, this smoothie is for you. Each 1 cup serving has only 2g of net carbs, great for anyone on a keto diet.
• Convenient Breakfast. A common complaint from anyone new to low carb is figuring out what to do for breakfast, other than eggs. I recommend skipping breakfast if you’re not hungry because there are many benefits of fasting, but if you’re usually ravenous in the mornings, then this milkshake smoothie will do the trick. This portable breakfast only takes 5 minutes to toss all of the ingredients together and blend. You can drink it on the go.

Choosing an almond milk and sweetener

The almond milk should be both plain (not vanilla) and unsweetened. You might see versions labeled “Original” and that usually means it’s sweetened. To figure out if it’s unsweetened, read the nutrition label — there should be 1g net carbs per 1 cup serving. I use almond milk sold under the Whole Foods 365 brand.

I use swerve to sweeten this drink. It’s an erythritol blend that has a 1:1 substitution ratio for sugar. I use the confectioners version, but the granulated version should also work well. Measure it out by weight for best results.

You can also use pure erythritol, but it’s only about 70% as sweet as sugar, so you’ll need to use more than what the recipe specifies. Start with 1 ounce and go from there.

If you have a preferred sweetener, just add it to taste until your desired sweetness is achieved.

Alternate Flavors

Raspberries can be substituted with another type of berry. In general, berries tend to be lower in carbs compared to other fruits. Strawberries are a common and popular choice. I use fresh raspberries, but frozen ones should also work well.

You can also experiment with other flavors, like chocolate or peanut butter.

For other low carb flavored drinks, check out Hot Chocolate, London Fog, or 10 Keto Drinks Roundup.

Equipment

I use a Nutribullet to blend the smoothie; it’s a personal blender, not a full-sized one. The blender container is actually a cup that’s inverted onto the blender base. It works fabulously for small liquid amounts, and produces a very smooth drink.

The smoothies are served in 8 fluid ounce glass “milk bottles.” They come with lids, which makes it easy to shake up the smoothies if you’re making them ahead of time.

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Keto Milkshake Smoothie With Raspberries (Low Carb)

A low carb and keto friendly smoothie that tastes like a creamy raspberry milkshake.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 2 servings

Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients

• 8 ounces (1 cup) unsweetened plain almond milk
• 4 ounces (1 cup) crushed ice
• 2 ounces (1/4 cup) heavy whipping cream
• 1 ounce (1/4 cup) fresh raspberries
• 3/4 ounce (2 tablespoons) confectioners swerve or sweetener of choice
• 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) cream cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• pinch of salt (<1/8 teaspoon)

Instructions

1. Microwave cream cheese in a small bowl for about 5 seconds or until soft.

2. Add all ingredients to a blender (I use a Nutribullet). Blend until very smooth.

3. Taste and adjust accordingly by adding more Swerve for a sweeter taste, or another tablespoon of cream cheese for a creamier finish. If using a different sweetener, add it to taste.
4. Serve immediately. If not served right away, keep chilled in an ice bath. Separation is normal so give it a stir before drinking.

Nutrition Notes

This recipe yields 2 g net carbs per serving (1 smoothie with 8 fluid ounces).

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories 150
Total Fat 15g	23%
Saturated Fat 8g	42%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 41mg	14%
Sodium 250mg	10%
Potassium 50mg	2%
Total Carb 3.5g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g	6%
Sugars 1.5g
Protein 2g

Vitamin A 15% · Vitamin C 4% · Calcium 8% · Iron 2%

STILL THIRSTY? MORE LOW CARB & KETO DRINKS:

London Fog Drink (Earl Grey Tea Latte)

Low Carb Hot Chocolate

Keto Eggnog

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