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This is a close alternative to having dessert for breakfast! Make this Keto smoothie recipe when you are craving something creamy and cool. Not only is the smoothie cooling, but a hint of peppermint flavor leaves your mouth feeling fresh too. You’ll find the perfect combo of avocado and peppermint in this smoothie, although it’s closer to a milkshake! Just a few other ingredients (vanilla almond milk, greek yogurt, and spinach) bring this mean, green smoothie together. There’s enough room for you to alter the ingredients as needed to your tastes, so you can alter the amount of peppermint and other flavors in the smoothie.
When's the best time to have this Keto smoothie?
This smoothie doesn’t have to be consumed for breakfast. Drink this peppermint avocado smoothie after a workout so the healthy fats refuel your body, as opposed to carbs. For the same reasons, this is a healthy smoothie to drink at lunchtime. You can even cut the recipe in half and enjoy a small smoothie as a Keto snack.
How to pick the perfect avocado for this recipe?
For this recipe, you can use slightly under-ripe avocados that are a little greener than normal. However, the closest you can get to a perfectly ripe avocado is ideal. Leave your avocados out at room temperature until they’re just close to feeling ripe. Then, put them in your refrigerator where they will stay the perfect texture for about 2 days. You can pull one out of the refrigerator, slice it open, and blend it into your smoothie.
What other ingredients can you add to this Keto-friendly smoothie?
You don’t want to add too much more to your smoothie. However, you can make a couple of changes to alter the taste to your preferences. If you’d like, replace the almond milk with oat milk or coconut milk. If you have carbs to spare, add a handful of blueberries to your smoothie for added antioxidants. Vanilla extract in lieu of peppermint extract can also change the flavors to your liking.
Ingredients
- 3 ounce avocados raw
- 1 ½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 tablespoon greek yogurt
- 1 cup spinach raw
- 3 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Instructions
- Slice open and scoop out the avocado fruit to reach the amount listed in the ingredients. Add the avocado fruit to a blender. Add all the remaining ingredients as well.
- Blend the ingredients until they’re smooth. You may need to pulse a couple of times to break up the avocado first. No ice should be needed to thicken the smoothie anymore as well.
- Taste the smoothie and alter the ingredients as needed. You can add more almond milk to thin out the smoothie or add a Keto sweetener or vanilla extract even. Keep any leftover smoothie cold for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition Facts
- Servings: 1
- Calories: 203.3kcal/623.1kJ (per serving)
- Fat: 18.2g (per serving)
- Carbs: 12.2g (per serving)
- Protein: 4.6g (per serving)
