Servings
Font
Back
5.0 from 30 votes

Avocado Smoothie Recipe (Keto/High-Protein)

This avocado smoothie recipe makes a delicious, healthy breakfast drink, perfect for weight loss. It is super creamy like a shake, keto, high-protein, gluten-free, sugar-free, and low-calorie. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 2268 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ small avocado fresh or frozen. OPTIONAL ADD-ONS: ¼ cup fresh spinach or blueberries (keto), or frozen banana, mango, or cherry (for a non-keto version). TIP: If you don't intend to drink your smoothie right away, add a few drops of lime juice to prevent the avocado from turning brown!
  • 1 coop protein powder I used sugar-free whey isolate, vanilla flavored. However, you can use plain Greek yogurt, or a chocolate protein powder to make a chocolate avocado smoothie. For a vegan avocado smoothie, use a vegan protein powder)
  • ¾ cup unsweetened plant-based milk such as coconut milk or almond milk. For a thinner smoothie add a little more milk)
  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds optional (or sugar-free peanut butter, or hemp seeds)
  • sugar substitute to taste such as stevia in the raw (or any other sweetener of your choice)
  • Ice cubes if using fresh avocado

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Add ripe avocado, your favorite protein powder, milk of choice, sugar substitute, chia, and ice to a blender.
  2. Cover and blend until creamy and smooth. Pour in a glass and enjoy! TIP: For a thinner smoothie, add more milk. For a thicker,

Notes

  •  STORAGE: Consume this avocado smoothie right away, or the avocado will darken. But you can refrigerate covered for up to 24 hours. Remove the darkened layer from the top and mix well before drinking. TIP: Stir a few drops of lime/lemon juice before refrigerating. It will help the avocado from turning brown.
  •  
  • STORAGE:
  • Consume this avocado smoothie right away, or the avocado will darken. But you can refrigerate covered for up to 24 hours. Remove the darkened layer from the top and mix well before drinking. TIP: Stir a few drops of lime/lemon juice before refrigerating. It will help the avocado from turning brown.

Nutrition Information

Calories 226.8kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 8.7g (3%) Protein 26.2g (52%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 1.5g (8%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g Monounsaturated Fat 5.6g Sodium 70.9mg (3%) Potassium 461.2mg (13%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 1.1g (2%) Vitamin A 450.3IU (9%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 232mg (23%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2268

% Daily Value*

Calories 226.8kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 8.7g 3%
Protein 26.2g 52%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g 16%
Monounsaturated Fat 5.6g 28%
Sodium 70.9mg 3%
Potassium 461.2mg 10%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 1.1g 2%
Vitamin A 450.3IU 9%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 232mg 23%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.