3 High Protein Summer Smoothies — Low Carb Love™

Pina Colada Smoothie

Servings:

Ingredients:

• 1 scoop unflavored or vanilla protein powder

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

• 1/2 cup ice

• 1/4 cup coconut cream

• 1/4 cup pineapple chunks 

• Top with coconut shreds, fresh coconut and pineapple wedge

Directions:

1. Add all ingredients to a blender.

2. Blend on high until smooth and creamy.

3. Taste and adjust sweetness.

4. Pour into a glass and enjoy cold.

Nutrition:

Nutrition per serving:

• Calories – 245

• Fat – 16g

• Protein – 17g

• Total Carbs – 8g

• Net Carbs – 7g

Green Goddess Smoothie

Servings: 1

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or coconut water)               

• 1 cup fresh spinach (or kale)

• 1/4 cup fresh cucumber, peeled and chopped

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or cilantro (optional for extra “goddess” flavor)

• 1 scoop unflavored or vanilla low-carb protein powder (optional)

• A few ice cubes

• Stevia or monk fruit sweetener to taste (optional)

  Optional Add-ins:

• 1 tablespoon chia or flax seeds (adds fiber, slightly increases carbs)

• 1/2 teaspoon spirulina or matcha for a superfood boost

Directions:

1. Add all ingredients to a blender.

2. Blend on high until smooth and creamy.

3. Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon juice as needed.

4. Pour into a glass and enjoy cold.

Nutrition:

Nutrition per serving:

• Calories – 128

• Fat – 4g

• Protein – 17g

• Total Carbs – 6g

• Net Carbs – 5g

Low Carb Snickers Smoothie

Servings: 1

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

• 1 scoop chocolate peanut butter protein powder

• 1–2 teaspoons sugar-free caramel syrup 

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/4 avocado (for creaminess) – optional

• Ice

• Sweetener to taste (stevia, monk fruit)

Optional Toppings: (if you’re not strict keto)

Directions:

1. Add all ingredients to a blender.

2. Blend until smooth and creamy.

3. Adjust sweetness or texture with more sweetener or ice.

4. Serve immediately, topped with crushed peanuts or chocolate drizzle if desired.

Nutrition:

Nutrition per serving:

• Calories – 223

• Fat – 9g

• Protein – 27g

• Total Carbs – 7g

• Net Carbs – 5g