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This low-carb green smoothie is a great source of protein and healthy fats! Almond butter and avocado make it super creamy while spinach adds a boost of nutrients.

Low-Carb Green Smoothie in a glass jar with a glass straw and topped with shredded coconut and flax seeds

Smoothies became popular in the last decade as a “healthy” way to enjoy breakfast on the go. Unfortunately, not every smoothie is actually healthy.

In fact, some smoothies you get from a shop or store contain as much sugar as a candy bar! Certainly not a great way to start your day.

So ditch the added sugar and fillers by making this easy low-carb green smoothie right at home! It’s packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats. Plus you get an extra boost of nutrients from the leafy greens.

And it’s so creamy and delicious. Once you try a sip, you may never want to buy another smoothie from the store again!

How to make a low-carb green smoothie

All you need is 7 ingredients, some ice cubes, and a blender to whip up this dreamy smoothie.

Smoothie ingredients separated into dishes and ramekins, as seen from above

Step 1: Add all of the ingredients to the blender except for the ice cubes.

Smoothie ingredients in the blender

Step 2: Blend until smooth.

Step 3: Add the ice cubes to the blender, then blend again until completely smooth.

Blended smoothie in the blender, as seen from above

That’s it! I like to pour mine into a glass mug and top it with a little shredded coconut and some flax seeds.

Variations for this smoothie

There are a few different ways you can make this smoothie based on your tastes and preferences.

Not a big fan of almond butter? Swap it out for another kind of nut or seed butter! It’s important to the smoothie’s texture, so I would not recommend omitting it entirely.

The same thing goes for almond milk — feel free to substitute another milk of your preference! Just be aware that if you decide to use regular dairy milk, this will increase the carbs.

And you’re welcome to use any kind of leafy greens. I love spinach in this smoothie, but you could just as easily use kale, Swiss chard, or even beet greens.

Feel free to get creative and customize this recipe based on what’s most tasty and convenient for you!

Side view of smoothie in a glass mug with a glass straw sticking out of the top

Storage

This smoothie can be enjoyed immediately, or you can store it in the refrigerator for later use.

Just be sure to keep it in an airtight container. I would recommend enjoying within a day or two.

Other healthy smoothie options

Homemade smoothies are such a simple way to make a nutritious breakfast or light afternoon snack. Just toss a few ingredients in your blender and go! Here are a few more of my favorite smoothie recipes I know you’ll enjoy:

For even more smoothie inspiration, check out this roundup of the best low-carb smoothies for diabetics!

When you’ve tried this smoothie, please don’t forget to let me know how you liked it and rate the recipe in the comments below!

Low-Carb Green Smoothie

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This low-carb green smoothie is a great source of protein and healthy fats! Almond butter and avocado make it super creamy while spinach adds a boost of nutrients.
Author: Diabetic Foodie
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients 

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients to the blender except for the ice cubes.
    1 tablespoon almond butter, ¼ cup protein powder, A few drops Stevia, 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 2 cups spinach, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ cup frozen avocado
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Add the ice cubes to the blender, then blend again until completely smooth.
    1 cup ice cubes

Notes

This recipe is for 2 smoothies.
Almond butter can be swapped out for any kind of nut or seed butter.
Any extra can be stored covered in the refrigerator and should be enjoyed within a day or two.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Low-Carb Green Smoothie
Serving Size
 
1 smoothie
Amount per Serving
Calories
185
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11.4
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
 
1.4
g
7
%
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.7
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3.7
g
Cholesterol
 
5
mg
2
%
Sodium
 
237.8
mg
10
%
Potassium
 
682.4
mg
19
%
Carbohydrates
 
6.6
g
2
%
Fiber
 
4.4
g
18
%
Sugar
 
0.9
g
1
%
Protein
 
16.4
g
33
%
Net carbs
 
2.2
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.