Get the recipe: Keto Low-Carb Green Smoothie Bowl with Spinach
How to make smoothies with less sugar
How many of us assume that smoothies are a health food? Is your hand in the air? Not so fast! (Unless you are talking about low-carb smoothies!) Fruit makes up the base of most smoothie recipes, which means many recipes probably aren’t low carb. And if you get them from a smoothie shop? They are often filled with fruit juice, ice cream, frozen yogurt or even just straight sugar in addition to the fruit. It’s definitely not a low-carb smoothie. Some bottled smoothies can easily have over 20 grams of sugar, and most of it comes from added sugars. The best part about making smoothies at home is that you can control the ingredients and your favorite choice sweetener, just taste and adjust as needed.
Low carb fruits for smoothies
All of this isn’t to say that you can’t add fruit to your low-carb smoothies! You can, if you add fruit in moderation. What are some low-carb fruits? Good options are avocados, most berries and even watermelon. If you want a full list, check out the keto food list. It’s an extensive list of keto and low carb foods—it should be very helpful. You can consume the fruits below in moderation.
RaspberriesBlueberriesBlackberriesStrawberriesCherriesCranberriesMulberries
Whether you prefer sweet or savory smoothies, you’ll find a great variety of flavors and ingredients in this low-carb smoothie gallery. Best of all, they are easy and they’ll keep you full all morning! Next up: Delicious keto smoothie recipes for easy weekday breakfasts.
