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Craving something sweet but trying to skip the carbs? This low-carb chocolate smoothie, created by Sarah Bond – nutritionist and sensory scientist – has you covered, with 17 total carbs and 11 net carbs). Packed with cocoa powder, dairy-free milk, and nut butter, it’s creamy, indulgent, and keto-friendly. This reader-favorite is a must-try when you want a treat without the carb overload.
save this recipe!The Smoothie Of Your Dreams
Let’s be honest—low-carb and plant-based? It sounds like a struggle (especially when keto and bacon are practically synonymous). But guess what?
This low-carb chocolate smoothie is here to change the game, friends. It’s rich, creamy, totally indulgent, and (surprise, surprise)… it’s vegan, too!
Reader rating
“Love it! Leaves behind notions of a choco shake and it’s good! I added 1 tsp each of chia seed meal and hemp seed meal.” —Deidre Savino
Here’s What You’ll Need
- Dairy-Free Milks: We’ll add full-fat coconut milk (from a can) and almond milk for a creamy boost. Freeze your almond milk in an ice cube tray to make your smoothie frosty!
- Unsweetened Cocoa: Cocoa powder is the secret ingredient here because it tricks your brain into thinking this smoothie is sweet (when it’s really just pure, low-carb cocoa powder!).
- Nut Butter: Add your favorite nut butter, like almond or peanut, for a punch of protein and healthy fats.
- Sugar-Free Sweetener: I didn’t need it, but you can add a touch of your favorite low-carb sweetener (like liquid stevia, erythritol, or monk fruit).
Try These Low-Carb Milks
Almond milk is surprisingly low-carb, especially compared to cow’s milk! While cow’s milk has 12g of carbs per cup, almond milk only has 2 g of carbs. You can also use flax, hemp, or cashew milk for this recipe (each contains just 1 g of carbs per cup).
Making A Low Carb Smoothie Is Simple
- Prep the almond milk by freezing it in an ice cube tray until solid.
- Blend all the ingredients in a blender until smooth, and enjoy!
Customize It!
You can completely customize this low-carb chocolate smoothie to your liking by throwing in some extras like these!
Protein: Add a scoop of your favorite plant-based protein powder or even a spoonful of Greek yogurt for an extra creamy boost.
Seeds: Toss in chia seeds, flax seeds, or hemp hearts for added fiber, healthy fats, and a little extra thickness.
Nut-Free: If you have nut allergies, swap the nut butter for sunflower seed butter, pumpkin seed butter, or tahini.
Flavors: Add a splash of vanilla extract or a pinch of cinnamon for some next-level deliciousness!
Greens: Want to sneak in some veggies? Toss in a handful of spinach (like we do in this simple spinach smoothie).
More Low-Carb Treats
4-Ingredient Low Carb Chocolate Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 240 mL
- ½ cup canned coconut milk, 120 mL
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 30 g
- ¼ cup nut butter, like almond or peanut butter, 50 g
- Optional: your favorite sugar-free sweetener
Instructions
- Prep: Freeze almond milk in an ice cube tray until solid, at least 4 hours.
- Blend: Add almond milk ice cubes and all other ingredients to a blender. Blitz until smooth. Taste and add low-carb sweetener to taste, as needed.
Nutrition
Nutrition information calculated by Sarah Bond, degreed nutritionist.
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love it! leave behind notions of a choco shake and it’s good! i added 1 tsp each of chia seed meal and hemp seed meal