When you’re just going about your day and you slowly start coveting all the rich, delicious flavors of your favorite high protein low carb snacks, I’m sure a keto protein shake isn’t exactly what comes to mind…
But let me tell you, this is one of the best low carb smoothies out there! There aren’t too many low carb breakfast recipes that taste like a sweet, dreamy milkshake – and honey – you just hit the motherload!
Forget those low carb recipes that have you snacking on enough lettuce to feed a herd of goats! Have yourself a divinely inspired keto protein shake instead!
Come see what it’s all about!
Looking for more keto breakfast? Check out my protein powder pancakes, anti inflammatory smoothie, or my keto chia pudding.
What I Love About This Keto Protein Shake
The awesomely incredible characteristics of this delicious keto protein shake cannot be overstated, and I’m totally serious about this! Its creamy, dreamy, cold and delicious but here are some other reason to love it too:
- Heavenly flavor
- Ready in 5 minutes flat
- Virtually no clean-up required
- Totally nutritious
- Versatile recipe
- Easy to ‘eat’ on the go
- Shall I keep going?
Healthy Smoothies Recipe Notes
Healthy smoothies don’t have to be green to be nutritious. As a matter of fact, this one is chocolate peanut butter flavor. How yummy is that?!
Loading the blender properly is also important to ensure all ingredients blend well and nothing gets stuck under the blades. It may sound far out but it’s true! You should start with liquid first, then powder and solids from smallest to largest. Ice typically comes last.
One last thing — If you’re anything like me then you probably enjoy a tasty little treat at the bottom of your protein shake! Instead of blending the sweet luscious raspberries into the smoothie, mush them up on the bottom of the cup and pour your shake on top.
Then as you’re finishing your scrumptious shake, grab a spoon and go to town!! (Of course, this is totally optional.)
Ingredient Notes
There are a few things you should know…
Protein Powder – It’s really important to make sure that you like the taste of your protein powder before you make your smoothie. Concocting a low carb protein shake with yucky protein powder will give you a terrible tasting smoothie. Don’t do it! (Plus, you’ll waste all the other nutritious ingredients).
Fruit – Now, if you prefer to blend your raspberries into your low carb protein shake then you should probably use frozen ones. Frozen fruit just makes a better smoothie because it adds a thicker, creamy quality and drops the temperature of your shake considerably.
Veggies – Storing spinach in the freezer actually does the same thing and it makes it last longer. The spinach in this recipe is optional, but you can’t taste it (promise) and it’s a great way to sneak in some greens in your healthy recipes.
Tools To Make
Making a protein shake is so simple you won’t believe it! All you really need is a blender and maybe a straw to slurp it up with! Just don’t go so fast you get brain freeze…
Storing Tips
Storing your low carb protein shake isn’t difficult but there are some things you can do to maintain optimal flavor and nutrition.
You can make your low carb smoothie in the morning and keep it in the fridge for a meal or healthy snacks later in the day. Just ensure that it’s kept in a glass container with a secure lid and as little air as possible.
Can You Freeze This?
Yes!! It’s a low carb protein shake, also known as a smoothie, so half of the ingredients are frozen anyway. It also makes great popsicles in the summertime!
Meal Prepping Tips
Well, there isn’t a lot to making a low carb protein shake to begin with, but if you want to save some time…
Prep all the solid ingredients in individual baggies, and store them in the freezer. When you’re ready for high protein keto snacks , empty the contents of your baggie in the blender (along with your milk) and blend away!
Keto Drinks Recipe Variations
Oh!! The places you’ll go! Changing the flavor of your healthy frozen low carb drinks is a cinch, and there are so many options it’s just crazy!
Using vanilla protein powder instead of chocolate will give you a totally different flavor and so will opting for other low carb fruits. You can also garnish with hemp seeds or blend them directly into your low carb protein shake.
Adding shredded coconut or substituting other nut butters will give your low carb protein shake a subtle flavor twist. You can also toss in a handful of keto nuts or use them for garnish. Fresh herbs, like mint, work well too.
I like to add a little bit of cold coffee and garnish with dark chocolate shavings for dessert!
What Fruit Can I Add To This Healthy Breakfast?
A great tasting low carb smoothie makes an incredibly healthy breakfast and you can eat it on the go! Kids especially seem to love these for breakfast, and they’re a great way to fuel up for a busy day.
Substituting other low carb fruits are a fantastic way to change the flavor profile and up the nutrition ante — this low carb strawberry smoothie is one of my favorites. Sometimes I make one for dessert!
How Can I Add More Greens To This Low Carb Smoothie?
I do have a recipe for a low carb green smoothie that’s out of this world! This is not one of those green spinach-tasting smoothies — It’s got a decadent creamy mint flavor and it’s chocked absolutely full of top-notch nutrition.
Can I Turn This Into Low Carb Meal Replacement Shakes?
Yes!! Since you’re adding protein, your low carb protein shake can be a low carb meal replacement shake.
These low carb protein shake recipes make great keto snacks AND low carb breakfast. Just because these smoothies have protein in them doesn’t mean that they must be eaten in place of a meal.
What Should I Add To Make These Low Carb Shakes Creamy?
I have a recipe for a decadently delicious low carb peanut butter smoothie that’s incredibly creamy but there are also other ways to make your low carb protein shake thick and velvety.
Adding an avocado to your low carb protein shake will make a divinely inspired nutrient dense silky-smooth concoction that closely mimics a keto milkshake. Using Greek yogurt will do the same thing, but keep in mind that using either of these additional food items will change the flavor of your low carb protein shake.
More Keto Breakfast Recipes
- Keto Breakfast Cookies
- Keto Pancakes
- Keto Egg Muffins
- Coconut Flour Pancakes
- Crustless Spinach Quiche
Keto Protein Shake
Print Recipe Pin RecipeIngredients
- 1/2 - 1 Cup Almond Milk depending on how thick/thin you like your smoothies
- 1 Scoop Chocolate Protein Powder*
- 1 Tablespoon Keto Peanut Butter
- Handful of spinach** optional
- 1 Cup Ice
- Raspberries optional
Instructions
- Place ingredients into your blender in the order listed above (Minus the raspberries if you’d like to mash them as I did in the photos).
- Blend until smooth, and enjoy!
- Option: mash the raspberries in the bottom of your cup. Once you’re done drinking your smoothie, enjoy the mashed raspberries with a spoon.
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Lindsey's Tips
- Chocolate. I love Lily's chocolate chips for this (they make dark, semi-sweet, and milk) but you can always make your own low carb chocolate by following my recipe!
- Milk. I swap between unsweetened light almond or coconut milk.
- Peanut Butter often contains added sugar. Read labels carefully before purchasing -- I love Justin's or Trader Joe's brand.
- Make sure you like the taste of your protein powder!! If you don’t like the taste, you won’t like this shake.
- You won’t be able to taste the spinach, and it’s a great way to sneak some greens in for breakfast! I store a bag of spinach in the freezer to make my shakes extra cold.
- Nutritional information is based on entire recipe:
