This green keto avocado smoothie, aka Avocado Milk, is made from a few simple ingredients and is absolutely delicious! Even kids will enjoy this yummy-and-healthy treat.
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If you haven’t tried avocado in a smoothie yet, you’re seriously missing out. It makes smoothies thick and creamy without adding many net carbs (avocados are loaded with fiber, giving them a low net carb count) or any sugar. I like to think of avocados as “the keto banana” because adding bananas to smoothies also makes them thick and creamy, but obviously bananas are a no-go on keto… so avocados it is!
Even if you’re not a big avocado fan, I encourage you to give this recipe a try. When you add almond milk, sweetener, vanilla extract, and optional mix-ins (like cinnamon), you create a dreamy (and healthy) drink that does not taste like an avocado.
This recipe is excerpted from The 7-Day Keto Green Smoothie Cleanse.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- This recipe makes for a wonderful breakfast, snack, or dessert.
- You can also make this into a lunch or dinner meal replacement. I’ll share more later in the post!
- Kids will love this recipe too! It’s an easy way to add some healthy fruit (yep, avocado is technically a fruit) to their diet.
- It’s super healthy for you. Avocados are loaded with valuable fiber, healthy fats, and nutrients.
Ingredients Needed to Make Low Carb Avocado Vanilla Smoothie
Ingredient quantities are located in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- Avocado (frozen or fresh)
- Vanilla extract
- Swerve Confectioners, or another keto-friendly sweetener
- Optional mix-ins (see recipe card for ideas)
How to Make Easy Keto Avocado Milk
This is just a quick overview of how to make Avocado Milk. For the recipe in detail, scroll to the recipe card at the end of the post.
Add ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend.
TIP: For the photos, I used fresh mashed avocado, but you can also use frozen avocado chunks for a colder and thicker smoothie. (These photos were taken before I discovered the amazingness that is frozen avocado chunks!)
How to Customize This Keto Avocado Smoothie
Keto Avocado Milk is a fantastic base recipe. You can add all sorts of spices and extracts to make it your very own! Here are a few of my favorites:
- “Cinnamon Toast Crunch”: An extra tablespoon of Swerve Confectioners + 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- Pumpkin Pie: 1/4-1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- Banana: 1/2 tsp banana extract
- Blueberry: 4-6 drops of Capella Blueberry Flavoring Concentrate
The possibilities are endless! Let me know your favorite add-ins in the comments.
How to Make Keto Avocado Coconut Smoothie
You can easily use this recipe to create a keto avocado coconut smoothie. You will simply substitute coconut milk or vanilla coconut milk with the vanilla almond milk. Make sure to use coconut milk from a carton, not a can, to keep the macros comparable.
Can You Taste Avocado in a Smoothie?
When you flavor your smoothie, you can barely taste the avocado in your smoothie! Vanilla and cinnamon are a great combination that minimizes the avocado flavor.
Should I Use Frozen or Fresh Avocado in this Smoothie?
If you have access to them, I recommend using frozen avocado chunks in this smoothie (you can find them in the freezer section of a lot of grocery stores and big-box stores now, or you can make your own). They’ll make your smoothie cold and even thicker than fresh avocado. That said, if your blender is a bit iffy, use fresh avocado to avoid any blending issues.
Are Avocados Good for Keto?
Avocados are good for keto because they have very few carbs and they contain large servings of fiber. Foods containing plentiful amounts of fiber and low in carbs are ideal foods for the keto diet.
How to Make This Keto Avocado Smoothie into a Meal Replacement
It’s easy! Simply add a keto-friendly protein powder. You may need to add a bit more liquid (more almond milk, or even just water) to account for the added thickness from the protein powder.
TIP: If you use a vanilla protein powder, you can omit the added vanilla extract.
Experience the Power of Keto Green Smoothies with The 7-Day Keto Green Smoothie Cleanse!
If you want to further experience the power of green smoothies, I welcome you to try The 7-Day Keto Green Smoothie Cleanse. It’s a plant-powered (but not vegetarian) cleanse that can help you lose weight and feel amazing. Use it to shed a few pounds, boost your veggie intake, and learn how to incorporate keto green smoothies into your daily diet!
Nutrition Facts for Keto Avocado Smoothie Per serving:
- 254 calories
- 22.7 g fat
- 4.3g protein
- 4.2g net carbs
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Avocado Milk
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/2 cup frozen avocado chunks or mashed avocado (see notes)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 tbsp Swerve Confectioners or more to taste
- Optional: a few ice cubes to make a colder smoothie
- Optional mix-ins (see notes)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Notes
- If you have access to them, I recommend using frozen avocado chunks in this smoothie (you can find them in the freezer section of a lot of grocery stores and big box stores now, or you can make your own). They'll make your smoothie cold and even thicker than fresh avocado. That said, if your blender is a bit iffy, use fresh avocado to avoid any blending issues.
- This smoothie can be made up to 12 hours ahead of time and chilled in the fridge.
- This simple base recipe can be modified to your preferences with spices and extracts. A few ideas:
- "Cinnamon Toast Crunch": An extra tablespoon of Swerve Confectioners + 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- Pumpkin Pie: 1/4-1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- Banana: 1/2 tsp banana extract
- Blueberry: 4-6 drops of Capella Blueberry Flavoring Concentrate
Recipe excerpted from The 7-Day Keto Green Smoothie Cleanse.
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutrition facts are included as a courtesy only. They are accurate to the best of our knowledge based on the ingredients and brands used, but their accuracy is not guaranteed. If applicable, sugar alcohols have already been removed from the total carb count.
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Could you substitute a different non-caloric sweetener to try and reduce carb count?
Hi Don, The sweetener adds 0g net carbs so it doesn’t impact the carb count, but you are welcome to sweeten with your keto-friendly sweetener of choice. Enjoy!