Sugar-Free Brownie Batter Smoothie

Typically, smoothies and milkshakes are packed with sugar from high carb fruits such as bananas and added sugar from traditional sweeteners. Did you know that frozen zucchini can be used instead of bananas? Unlike bananas, which are high in carbs and would spike your blood sugar levels, zucchini is the perfect alternative that will make your breakfast smoothies just as creamy and delicious but without the carbs—ingenious!

Zucchini will make this smoothie not just super creamy but will also more nutritious because it's a good source of potassium, just like avocados. Finally, cocoa powder is high in magnesium - an electrolyte most commonly deficient in modern diets. Just one serving of this keto-friendly smoothie will cover half of your daily electrolyte intake.

We all have different dietary needs and follow different keto macros so if you need to tweak the recipe, I included a few suggestions and alternatives below.

• 1-2 tbsp collagen powder for extra protein
• 1 tbsp MCT oil for healthy fats and energy boost
• pinch of cinnamon, vanilla or cayenne pepper for flavor kick
• substitute the almond milk with part coconut milk and water for extra fats

Step-by-step

1. Place all of the ingredients in a high-speed blender.

   

2. Blend until smooth. Add some water or almond milk if too thick and pulse again.

   

3. Consume immediately or freeze the smoothie in an ice cube tray for future smoothies.

   

Recipe

Sugar-Free Brownie Batter Smoothie

★★★★★4.7 (193 ratings)

This keto brownie batter smoothie is low-carb but still totally decadent and even packs an entire zucchini ...

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Overall

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Servings

1

8.6 g

Net carbs

7.7 g

Protein

20.1 g

Fat

250

kcal

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Ingredients makes 1 servings

• ¹/₂ medium avocado (100 g/ 3.5 oz)
• 1 small zucchini, cut into 2.5 cm/ 1”-inch rounds and frozen (113 g/ 4 oz)
• 3 tbsp raw cacao powder (17 g/ 0.6 oz)
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or cashew milk (225 g/ 8 oz)
• 3-5 stevia drops or low-carb sweetener of choice, to taste

Instructions

1. Place all of the ingredients in a high-speed blender.

2. Blend until smooth. Add some water or almond milk if too thick and pulse again.

3. Consume immediately or freeze the smoothie in an ice cube tray for future smoothies.

Nutrition per serving

Carbs 14%Protein 13%Fat 73% of calories

Net carbs

8.6 g

Total carbs

23.1 g

Fiber

14.5 g

Sugars

4 g

Protein

7.7 g

Fat

20.1 g

Saturated fat

3.8 g

Calories

250 kcal

Sodium

139 mg · 6.06% RDA

Magnesium

157 mg · 39.3% RDA

Potassium

1,393 mg · 69.6% EMR

Nutrition by ingredient

Per serving	Net carbs	Protein	Fat	kcal
Avocado, fresh	1.8 g	2 g	14.7 g	160
Zucchini (summer squash, courgette)	2.4 g	1.4 g	0.4 g	19
Cocoa powder, raw (cacao)	3.4 g	3.2 g	2.2 g	37
Almond milk natural (unsweetened)	1 g	1.2 g	2.9 g	34
Stevia extract (SweetLeaf or NuNaturals, natural low-carb sweetener)	0 g	0 g	0 g	0
Total	8.6 g	7.7 g	20.1 g	250

• Gluten free
• Dairy free
• Egg free
• Nut free
• Nightshade free
• Pork free
• Coconut free
• Fish free
• Shellfish free
• Beef free
• Pescatarian
• Vegetarian
• Vegan