Low-Carb Shamrock Protein Smoothie

Martina SlajerovaUpdated 18 July 2021★★★★☆4.3 (58 ratings)

Ready in 5m
9.1 g net carbs
493 kcal
Serves 1

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Although I'm not a big fan of "green smoothies", this one is delicious and definitely one of my breakfast favourites. And it's great for Easter and St Patrick's Day!

Most smoothies are packed with sugar, unnecessary colourings or additives. This smoothie is not only low-carb but it's also made just from natural ingredients. It's VERY high in fibre, heart-healthy monounsaturated fat and potassium.

Step-by-step

Wash the mint and spinach, halve and peel the avocado and blend until smooth with the rest of the ingredients.
Serve immediately.

Recipe

Low-Carb Shamrock Protein Smoothie

★★★★☆4.3 (58 ratings)

Creamy and satisfying low-carb green smoothie made with avocado, spinach, pistachio nuts and coconut cream.

Hands on: 5m
Overall: 5m
Servings: 1

9.1 g
Net carbs: 27.1 g
Protein: 37.1 g
Fat: 493
kcal

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Ingredients makes 1 serving

¹/₂ average avocado (100 g/ 3.5 oz)
¹/₄ cup coconut milk or heavy whipping cream
¹/₄ cup fresh spinach
fresh mint or mint extract to taste
¹/₄ cup vanilla or plain whey protein or egg white protein powder (Jay Robb) or collagen powder or plant-based NuZest (25 g/ 0.9 oz)
2 tbsp pistachio nuts (unsalted) (20 g/ 0.7 oz)
seeds from ¹/₂ vanilla bean or 1 tsp sugar-free vanilla extract
3-6 drops liquid Stevia extract or other healthy low-carb sweetener from this list
¹/₂ water and optionally ice cubes

Instructions

Wash the mint and spinach, halve and peel the avocado and blend until smooth with the rest of the ingredients.
Serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving, 1 smoothie

Carbs 8%Protein 23%Fat 69% of calories

Net carbs: 9.1 g
Total carbs: 20 g
Fiber: 10.9 g
Sugars: 3.1 g
Protein: 27.1 g
Fat: 37.1 g
Saturated fat: 14.3 g
Calories: 493 kcal
Sodium: 44 mg · 1.89% RDA
Magnesium: 92 mg · 23.1% RDA
Potassium: 959 mg · 47.9% EMR

Nutrition by ingredient

Per 1 smoothie	Net carbs	Protein	Fat	kcal
Avocado, fresh	1.8 g	2 g	14.7 g	161
Coconut milk (full-fat, unsweetened)	1.6 g	1.1 g	12.1 g	111
Spinach, fresh	0.1 g	0.2 g	0 g	2
Mint, fresh	0.4 g	0.2 g	0.1 g	4
Whey protein powder (protein isolate, Reflex Natural)	1.4 g	19.5 g	1.1 g	97
Pistachio nuts, unsalted	3.3 g	4 g	9.1 g	112
Vanilla powder, dried (from vanilla beans, vanilla pods)	0.3 g	0 g	0 g	6
Stevia extract (SweetLeaf or NuNaturals, natural low-carb sweetener)	0.2 g	0 g	0 g	1
Water, still	0 g	0 g	0 g	0
Ice cubes	0 g	0 g	0 g	0
Total	9.1 g	27.1 g	37.1 g	493

Serving size 1 smoothie

Gluten free
Dairy free
Egg free
Nightshade free
Pork free
Fish free
Shellfish free
Beef free
Pescatarian
Vegetarian

Comments & ratings (23)

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Scott17 September 2022
So did you reverse your hashimotos by switching to this diet?
1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor20 October 2022
  Hi Scott, I did not manage to reverse it but I did manage to maintain it and prevent further damage, or at least minimise it. I'd personally be very careful with people who claim they could reverse their Hashimoto's. Once the damage is done and the scar tissue is formed, there is no going back. Some people may be able to find out they have Hashimoto's before the damage is done (very unlikely though) and in this case I can see how they may be able to stop the progression enough not to have to be relying on medication.
K Ward4 September 2015
I'm off sugar, & fruit for a bit, so I used almond milk (unsweetened), added frozen
broccoli, almonds as well as flax seed powder, no whey for me, or the sweetner & vanilla, for now. Next time i'll try unsweetened cashew milk for more protein, it's a bit creamier too.
1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor18 September 2015
  Sounds yummy, thanks for sharing your version! 😊
Nikki Kaldawy18 March 2015
The smoothie looks great. Just wondering why you would use whey protein, which is really dairy, which causes inflammation. I have been using pea protein and it has 20g of protein in my shakes. Wouldn't that be a better option? Just wondering. Thanks!
1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor20 March 2015
  Hi Nikki, you can use coconut milk instead. The reason I use raw dairy is that I like many others tolerate it quite well, it does not always cause inflammation. I don't snack on dairy but I do use it in recipes - paleo / primal approach 😊 I haven't tried pea protein yet but I do use egg white protein every now and then.
2. Emily1 March 2016
  You're an idiot. There is nothing paleo or primal about another animal's milk. Our primal ancestors did not consume dairy.
  1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor3 April 2016
    You are rude and ignorant. Do yourself a favour and read more about raw full-fat dairy being primal - no one said anything about animal "milk".
Ashley S.1 July 2014
I make a similar smoothie but take out the sweetener and add 1/2 an apple and 2 T. frozen mango. It tastes almost identical. It's this recipe, but without the kombucha.
Thanks for sharing!
1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor2 July 2014
  Sounds delicious! Maybe not so low in carbs but it is paleo-friendly and I actually like the kombucha in it 😊
Greg14 June 2014
Forgot to add, this next batch I'm planning on adding a kiwi as well. I think a kiwi and mint flavor will go well together. -- greg
1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor15 June 2014
  Sounds great to me! Have you thought of using almond milk instead? Most soy products come from GMO sources and contain estrogens.
Greg7 June 2014
Can't get mint where I am. Is there a substitute for that you could recommend?
Also, would cashews be an ok substitute for pistachios?
1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor8 June 2014
  How about mint extract - can you find that? Or simply skip mint and use just vanilla extract. You can definitely use cashews or any nuts you like instead of pistachios.
  1. Greg14 June 2014
    Found some mint and substituted cashews for pistachios, and made a large batch. Added some honey, vanilla abstract, and artificial sweetener as well. Also, switched in soy milk for the water for more protein.
    Man, that was really good! Gett'n ready to make a second batch.
    Thnx! -- greg
woohashikiki4 June 2014
Where is the calorie count? I am guessing 400.
1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor4 June 2014
  Calorie count is in the nutrition data table (energy = 493 kcal).
Margo15 March 2014
Oh my god this looks so good! I don't usually like green smoothies but I will have to try this one. The pistachio nuts sound like a great ingredient 😊
1. Martina @ KetoDiet15 March 2014
  Thank you! Pistachios are the key ingredient in this recipe 😊
Kalyn15 March 2014
Delicious recipe and beautiful photos that make me drool 8-))
1. Martina @ KetoDiet15 March 2014
  Thank you Kalyn!
  1. Topher28 August 2016
    Thanks for your help. I have been wanting to start but am Ovo-Lacto Vegetarian. Thanks for sorting out fantastic options... this looks great!!
    1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor28 August 2016
      Hi Topher, I have a vegetarian diet plan that you can downloads here (free): ketodietapp.com/free-diet-plans - I hope this helps!

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