A keto diet is a high-fat, low-carbohydrate eating approach that has been shown to offer numerous health benefits. By significantly reducing carbohydrate intake and increasing fat consumption, the body enters a state of ketosis, where it burns fat for fuel instead of glucose. This can lead to enhanced weight loss, improved blood sugar control, increased energy levels, and reduced inflammation. Additionally, some studies suggest that a keto diet may help lower the risk of certain diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Whether you’re following a keto plan or not, give this nutrient-packed protein smoothie recipe a try!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk (or milk of your choice)
- 1/2 avocado
- 1/2 cup of spinach
- 1 tablespoon of unsweetened almond butter
- 1 serving (1 ½ tablespoons) of Earth Powder
- 1 scoop of chocolate or vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons of stevia or your preferred low-carb sweetener (adjust to taste)
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions:
- Add the almond milk, avocado, spinach, almond butter, Earth Powder, protein powder, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and sweetener to a blender.
- Blend all the ingredients until smooth and well combined. You can add ice cubes if you prefer a colder smoothie.
- Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness if needed by adding more sweetener.
- Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy your delicious and keto-friendly treat!
- Feel free to customize this recipe by adding other low-carb ingredients such as chia seeds or coconut cream.
Approximate Nutritional Content:
Calories: ~250
Protein: 27 grams
Fats: 25 grams
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Fiber: 5 g
Sugars: 1 g
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