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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 is calculated by Sarah Bond, degreed nutritionist, and should be taken as an estimate. For the most accurate nutritional information, calculate it using the actual ingredients in your recipe.
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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