Description
This keto green smoothie is creamy, with the citrus flavor of key lime pie! Make this dairy free smoothie recipe for dessert, snack, or a breakfast shake. Packed with nutrients for good gut health!
Ingredients
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- 14 ounces unsweetened dairy free milk (coconut milk or almond milk work best)
- 1/2 to 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 small ripe avocado (around 125 g)
- 1/2 frozen small banana (see notes for Keto option)
- 2 Tablespoons of juice from key limes (sliced lime for topping)
- maple syrup, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 serving vanilla protein powder (use plant-based protein powder for vegan or collagen protein powder for non-vegan option)
- Mint leaves
- optional extra GREENS – 1/4 cup steamed spinach
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients in blender or with hand blender until creamy. Pour into 2 glasses or keep for later.
- Serve with fresh mint and lime on top.
Notes
NUTRITION TIPS
- If you are adding spinach, I recommend steaming it slightly for easier digestion. Spinach is optional but boosts iron intake.
- To reduce sugar and carbs, omit maple syrup and banana. Or replace with sugar substitute of choice and 1/4 c chilled canned coconut cream/milk.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Category: drink
- Method: blender
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 oz. with banana
- Calories: 229
- Sugar: 3.5 g
- Sodium: 205.1 mg
- Fat: 11.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 13.8 g
- Fiber: 5.3 g
- Protein: 19.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
