Just like in our low carb mug cakes post, Matthew and I go head to head in a Low Carb Smoothies, delicious verse nutritious challenge! I was the defending champion from the mug cakes going into this second round, but we can’t really know if I won again until you make both and give us your feedback! Watch the video below to see how we make them, and taste test each others at the end.
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Delicious Low Carb Milkshake
The delicious version of the low carb smoothie tastes more like a milkshake, and the addition of the xanthan gum really gives the smoothie a nice thick consistency. You get the perfect balance in taste of the coconut and chocolate, while reaping the benefits of the protein and fat in this smoothie. It’s light enough for a pre-workout meal and delicious enough for a post dinner dessert!
Nutritious Low Carb Protein Shake
When drinking the nutritious version of the low carb smoothie you know you are giving your body some essential nutrients. And, honestly, I know I can be a bit harsh about Matt’s smoothies, but they are actually really good. Personally, I’m not a fan of drinking my calories so this wouldn’t be my go to, but if I needed something cold and nutritious to jump start my day or keep me going post-workout I would definitely make this low carb smoothie!
Low Carb Smoothies: Which Do You Prefer?
If you’re looking for something that packs more fat, but still satisfies your sweet cravings you can give our Iced Keto Coffee a try! But, if you’re looking for something similar to the nutritious low carb smoothie you should give Matt’s original Keto Green Smoothie a try which is the inspiration for his smoothie in this recipe post! Don’t be scared to make any alterations to the smoothies below, but most importantly don’t forget to make both Low Carb Smoothies and comment on which you think wins this round!
Recipe can be quickly added to MyFitnessPal – Search “Delicious Low Carb Smoothie“
Recipe can be quickly added to MyFitnessPal – Search “Nutritious Low Carb Smoothie
Low Carb Smoothies
Ingredients:
Delicious (Keto Chocolate Coconut Smoothie)
- 1 cup carton coconut Milk (not canned)
- 1 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 scoop Protein Powder
- 1/8 tsp xanthan Gum
- 5 drops Liquid Stevia
- 7 ice cubes
Instructions:
Delicious (Keto Chocolate Coconut Smoothie)
- Add all the ingredients into a blender and combine well.
Notes
Low Carb Smoothies
Ingredients:
Nutritious (Keto Green Smoothie)
- 2 cups Frozen Spinach
- 1 scoop Protein Powder
- 1 tbsp psyllium husk powder
- 1/4 tsp Pink Himalayan Salt
- 1 tsp Spirulina
- 1 tbsp MCT Oil
Instructions:
Nutritious (Keto Green Smoothie)
- Add all the ingredients into a blender and combine well.
Notes
Written by
Megha Barot
Megha has always been a passionate cook, but she took this to a new level after starting her keo journey in 2015. She loves creating new recipes and producing educational content for KetoConnect, which she co-founded in 2016 with Matt. Her passion for healthy eating and personal development continues to thrive. She's the proud mom of two awesome kids.
It’s so bothersome that the people who make these recipes don’t consider allergies and other issues.
I can’t eat any form of coconut. A lot of people can’t eat any form of coconut.
I understand that recipes may call for these things, but it would be great to know what substitutions I can make for coconut flour, milk, cream and water.
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Absolutely delicious. Thank you so much !!
Hello! So far, all the recipes I’ve tried are delicious! I was wondering if I could replace the protein powder by collagen peptides ? Because I live in Quebec (Canada), I can’t find the protein powder you usually recommend. I used to have Vega protein powder but it’s a bit too high in carbs…
Thanks a lot 🙂
Yes, you probably can, but it might change the consistency and will definitely change the nutrition info.
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I’ve seen a few of your YouTube videos, you guys are awesome! Keep them coming please!
So, I made my own take of the delicious smoothie. I’m not huge on coconut so I decided to play around a little. Omg! This thing is insanely delicious.
3/4 cup of isopure cookies n cream protein shake
1 tbps unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 tsp xantham gum
1 tbsp heavy cream
2 dashes of vanilla extract
1 cup of water
Ice to taste
Let me know if anybody tries this. It literally tastes like I crumbled up some Oreo cookies and brownies into some vanilla ice cream and blended it all together. Can’t dven describe it. Just do yourself a favor and try it!!
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Hi Megha,
The delicious recipe is a BOMB!!
I loved it..
I added some MCT oil and Nutzo nut butter and it turned out super good.
Keep up the good work!!
The KETO GREEN SMOOTHIE recipe calls for 2 cups of frozen spinach… which is how I made it… It came out SO THICK. I’m currently eating it with a spoon. I decided to watch the video just now, and in the video you say you buy the 2 cup frozen spinach and then use 1/3 of it…! What is the amount of spinach I am supposed to be using? Also, you guys have changed my life! I listen to your podcast on my commute to and from work and I am coaching friends on proper keto based on your knowledge! I’m a ketoconnect “.net” and Keto for Normies junkie!! Wow! Huge props for what you do! Much love! <3
2 cups is correct! If it’s too thick, you can use less 🙂
Just for the 1 cup of coconut milk and 1 tbsp of cocoa powder is 2 net carbs in the Delicious Smoothie. I think it might need to be recalculated?
Also found adding a tbsp of vanilla flavored MCT oil to the Delicious Smoothie adds more fat and tastes great! Can use with or without depending on counting calories.
I’m thinking that the thickness in the Nutritious smoothie came from the Psyllium Husk powder and it sitting around. I made the Delicious smoothie (using Banana protein powder…yum). I didn’t have xanthan gum so I tossed in the psyllium husk we use. Sure enough, the delicious smoothie became thick…so very thick that I added water to it and remixed it.
Ya I think you’re right. The psyllium husk powder really thickens it up.
Hi, I am new to Keto Connect. I just want to say that I LOVE that when I print your recipes they are simple and plain to print and don’t waste extra pages and ink for unnecessary fanciness! thank you thank you thank you. I look forward to trying several of your recipes, including the delicious shake! Yay!
I just made the milkshake. Dammit Meghan it so good and of course essy to make. I forgot to take a picture. The coconut I had was out dated but it was the ? bam.
Hey guys,
I was wondering if you make this nutritious drink more now or still use the “5 ingredient” one from a bit ago, Matt? Just curious if this is a better version to switch to. I started drinking the 5 ingredient one recently and have had a bit of a hard time overpowering the Spinach taste. A 2nd scoop of Isopure Zero/Low Carb Dutch Chocolate helped a bit, but I think the Stevia drops are carrying the load there for me. If this one is better nutritiously then I’d love to make the switch. Love all that you guys do!
They are pretty similar nutritionally. We really just wanted to make an updated video because people were asking for a keto green smoothie, not knowing we already had one. I have been adding spirulina powder to my smoothie lately, but I would definitely put that in the optional category.
Does the recipe for the delicious recipe serve two..mine calculated alot higher.
Nope it serves one. What does yours calculate?
your delicious smoothie serving size ‘1 smoothie’ claims 141 calories and in the first thing in your ingredients which is 1 cup of coconut milk (link provided) has 140 calories in 1/3 cup totaling 420 calories for the coconut milk alone. WTH?
The coconut milk link was wrong. We use the large containers of unsweetened coconut milk in the recipe, as shown in the video, not the small cans of higher calorie coconut milk.
We strongly recommend that you be more careful with your calorie/macro calculations and your ingredients to your recipes because we are religiously following your recommendations because we trust you. We have looked up many many sources for the keto diet and you guys have been by far the most reliable source and initially we were very skeptical and would double check all calculations for all recipes ourselves but once we’ve established that you guys knew what you were talking about we started taking all the recipes that you give at blind faith which is the reason for why we continue to follow you so please be more careful. Looking forward to more recipes thank you.
You shouldnt consume any recipe in blind faith..if you want success you should track and measure everything you eat.
“We strongly recommend” lolwut? This made my morning!
Their macros are right. They just accidentally put the wrong link. You can see what they are using in the video…
I know calories aren’t a primary concern with keto, but it is a little ironic that the “nutritious” smoothie has 3x as many calories as the “delicious” one. LOL