Keto Blueberry Chia Smoothie with Almond Milk

I struggle eating my fruits and vegetable whole and making smoothies, which I love, is my way of ensuring I get the vitamins and minerals I need. Some of my favorites are this low-carb blue spirulina smoothie and this Keto peanut butter smoothie. I recommend checking these out if you enjoy having your fruits and vegetables blended as I do.

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What Makes This Recipe so Wonderful

• It is dairy-free, with no refined sugar added, and low-carb - making it great for those with food allergies or on a special diet.
• Creamy, thick and delicious plus it is good for you!
• Easy to make - made using just 5 simple ingredients and ready in less than five minutes, this is the perfect breakfast drink. It also works well as a post-workout drink or as a dessert (topped with whipping cream, yum)!!
• Adaptable - you can easily swap the ingredients. Make it paleo-friendly by using almond butter instead of peanut butter and coconut sugar as the sweetener.

Ingredient Notes

A detailed recipe card with measurements is provided at the bottom of this page.

• Blueberries - use frozen blueberries if you prefer your smoothie creamy. Use fresh ones if you prefer it lighter.
• Peanut butter - adds a nutty flavor and also acts to thicken the smoothie.
• Chia seeds
• Granulated low-carb sweetener - feel free to use your preferred choice of keto or low-carb sweetener.
• Unsweetened almond milk - or any unsweetened plant milk, such as coconut milk.

How to make Keto Blueberry Chia Smoothie with Almond Milk

Here's how to make this delicious sugar-free and healthy smoothie:-

• Add all your ingredients to a blender or a high-speed processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.
• Pour into glasses and serve (this low-carb blueberry smoothie with peanut butter is best enjoyed when served immediately)!!

Refrigeration and Freezing

While this keto blueberry chia smoothie tastes best when served immediately, you can keep it in the fridge or freezer as follows:-

• In the fridge - stored in suitable airtight bottles, it can be kept in the fridge for up to 2 days. Just bear in mind that it may separate, which means you have to properly shake the smoothie before consuming it.
• In the freezer - it can be kept in the freezer for up to 3 months. Pour into a suitable freezer-friendly container or into an icecube tray. To use, simply allow the blueberry chia smoothie to thaw overnight in the fridge. Make sure to stir or shake properly once thawed and before consuming it.

Low-Carb Blueberry Smoothie Variations

The fun part is that you can play around with the ingredients and create your own variations! Here are a few combinations to get you started:-

• Ginger - add some ginger for some extra heat and for it's immune boosting properties!
• Heavy whipping cream or Greek yogurt-for a thicker and creamier smoothie, use heavy whipping cream or Greek yogurt in place of the unsweetened almond milk.
• Avocado and spinach - these two ingredients work so well together. Avocado introduces a creamy and rich flavor while the spinach is packed with fibre and good vitamins.

Useful Tips

• Add in one cup of ice cubes to the blender and process this with the rest of the ingredients if you prefer your smoothie extra thick. This method however only works with high-speed blenders.
• Make this recipe paleo-friendly by using almond butter in place of the peanut butter and using coconut sugar as the sweetener.

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