Low carb blueberry smoothie

Low carb blueberry smoothie

This is the perfect on-the-go, easy-peasy, low carb breakfast. Fresh, flavorful blueberries meet their match when combined with coconut milk, lemon juice and vanilla. Make a big batch for the whole family to enjoy! Divine!
July 6 2016 recipe by , photo by , nutritional review by in Recipes, Beverage, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Low carb blueberry smoothie

This is the perfect on-the-go, easy-peasy, low carb breakfast. Fresh, flavorful blueberries meet their match when combined with coconut milk, lemon juice and vanilla. Make a big batch for the whole family to enjoy! Divine!
USMetric
2 servingservings

Ingredients

  • 11⁄3 cups 325 ml canned, unsweetened coconut milk
  • 3 oz. 85 g frozen blueberries or fresh blueberries
  • 1 tbsp 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp ½ tsp vanilla extract
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Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth.
  2. Taste, and add more lemon juice if desired.

Tip from our Dietitian

If enjoying this smoothie for breakfast, we recommend increasing the protein for a more filling and nutritious meal.

If you tolerate dairy, replace the coconut milk with greek yogurt and add 2 tbsp whey protein isolate per serving. Add some water for a runnier consistency if needed.

If you don't eat dairy products, eat a couple of eggs on the side.

Recommended special equipment

Blender.

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77 comments

  1. 1
    linda
    June 26 2016
    hi how do i incorporate this diet while being gluten free.
    Reply: #2
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    Reply to comment #1 by linda
    Peter Biörck Team Diet Doctor
    June 26 2016
    Hi Linda!

    Gluten is not a part of this diet! :)

    hi how do i incorporate this diet while being gluten free.

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    Sandi McGill
    July 6 2016
    We have a blueberry and full fat Greek yogurt smoothie every morning! Hubby is down from a size 44 pants to a size 38. I'm down two dress sizes.

    I'm allergic to most starches and yeast, just to name a few of my food allergies, as well as being gluten intolerant (thanks to an autoimmune thyroid disorder). LCHF has been perfect for me.

    My gluten-free and sugar-free cheesecake was a major hit at my Mom's birthday party. It was more popular than the Black Forest cake that was also available. I made it with a pecan and almond crust and used honey as a sweetener (you need so much less than if you used sugar and I refuse to use artificial sweeteners). While it wasn't the lowest carb dessert it was a lower carb, special occasion treat. I use local honey to help with my seasonal allergies. My husband and I feel so much better on LCHF. It is surprisingly easy. We thought we'd miss potatoes and other starches but we really don't, especially since I'm now not eating foods that made me sick.

    Reply: #22
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    Claudia
    July 6 2016
    I may try this not familiar with coconut milk are there different kinds
    Reply: #7
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    Brenda
    July 6 2016
    What kind of coconut milk do you use? I see your ingredients say 1 can. Are you using an unsweetened coconut milk? I am in Canada, so I think our ingredients options are different.
    Reply: #8
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    Lillian A
    July 6 2016
    I am a vegetarian. Any ideas what to eat to make this work?
    Reply: #9
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    Reply to comment #4 by Claudia
    Kristin Berglund Team Diet Doctor
    July 6 2016

    I may try this not familiar with coconut milk are there different kinds

    Hi Claudia!

    Yes, there are different kinds. Use one that is unsweetened and I hope you'll find one you like. The cans we use are 400 ml (about 13 fl.oz).

    Good luck!

    Reply: #52
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    Reply to comment #5 by Brenda
    Kristin Berglund Team Diet Doctor
    July 6 2016

    What kind of coconut milk do you use? I see your ingredients say 1 can. Are you using an unsweetened coconut milk? I am in Canada, so I think our ingredients options are different.

    Hi Brenda!

    Yes, we use unsweetened coconut milk. The cans we use are 400 ml (about 13 fl.oz).

    Good luck!

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    Reply to comment #6 by Lillian A
    Kristin Berglund Team Diet Doctor
    July 6 2016

    I am a vegetarian. Any ideas what to eat to make this work?

    Hi Lillian A!

    You might find this helpful; http://strongmetabolism.fit/low-carb/recipes/going-green%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

    Good luck!

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    Pets
    July 6 2016
    Very yummy. I just made it. Perfect for summer.
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    Annette S
    July 7 2016
    I noticed that in the ingredients and the picture it calls for lemons. However, in the instructions it says to "Add lime juice to taste." So would that mean the recipe really calls for lemons and not limes?
    Also, I was wondering if there was anything else that could be used in the place of coconut milk?
    Reply: #12
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    Reply to comment #11 by Annette S
    Kristin Berglund Team Diet Doctor
    July 7 2016

    I noticed that in the ingredients and the picture it calls for lemons. However, in the instructions it says to "Add lime juice to taste." So would that mean the recipe really calls for lemons and not limes?
    Also, I was wondering if there was anything else that could be used in the place of coconut milk?

    Hi Annette S!

    Thank you! Fixed it now! See our tip below the recipe regarding a substitute for coconut milk.

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    gbl
    July 30 2016
    Your photography and food design are terrific.
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    gbl
    July 30 2016
    If it is allowed how about a recipe for Sandi's cheesecake?
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    Sue Freedman
    September 6 2016
    I'd love to have that recipe for cheesecake.
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    Mila
    September 6 2016
    Can I pick 2 weeks worth of food and just repeat food, ? I don't like fish or seafood and I only like white cheese. can I replace the cheese part of recipes with this cheese?
    Also how much creamer can I add to my coffee. I do not use sugar but I do like the French vanilla. Please let me know
    Reply: #23
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    Mila
    September 6 2016
    Ah!!!! I forgot. I used to drink a veggie juice with cucumbers, pineapple and aggplant . My husband likes it but now I do not know if it is ok to do so, can you please let me know if it is ok
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    Zorba
    October 30 2016
    What If I increase the protein content of this smoothie by adding some whey protein ? Would it affect the LCHF diet ?
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    Clare
    December 27 2016
    what can I replace almond meal with for making "bread"? I am allergic to almonds.
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    Captin
    January 7 2017
    Ground sunflower seeds
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    Dagny
    January 13 2017
    Can I use almond milk instead of coconut milk for this Smoothie??
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    Reply to comment #3 by Sandi McGill
    tyler
    February 9 2017
    What's that recipe?
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    Reply to comment #16 by Mila
    Amanda Franks
    September 11 2017
    I guess by now you have found out the French vanilla is likely not a good choice, nor is pineapple. If you habent already, there are Skinny Syrups out there. I find them at TJ Maxx, Tuesday Morning and Burkes. My favorite flavors are Salted Caramel and Maple Bourbon Pecan.
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    Deborah
    September 18 2017
    What if your spouse doesn't need to lode weight, just eat better?
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    Maxcine
    October 2 2017
    Hi I have found Soya milk which has no carbs or sugar would this be ok to use?
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    Nick Waugh
    November 29 2017
    I am following the vegetarian meal planner, but accidently clicked off of the page. I have been searching for an hour now and cannot find my way back to the meal planner. I can find individual recipes but not the weekly meal planner. I need to find it as I have purchased ingredients for this specific meal plan. Please could you direct me to the link please?
    Reply: #27
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    Reply to comment #26 by Nick Waugh
    Peter Biörck Team Diet Doctor
    November 30 2017
    Hi Nick!

    Here you are:
    https://strongmetabolism.fit/member/vegetarian-meal-plans%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

    I am following the vegetarian meal planner, but accidently clicked off of the page. I have been searching for an hour now and cannot find my way back to the meal planner. I can find individual recipes but not the weekly meal planner. I need to find it as I have purchased ingredients for this specific meal plan. Please could you direct me to the link please?

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    Kat
    December 4 2017
    Is Almond or Almond Coconut Milk allowed on this diet? How about Whey Protein? That is what I use for my smoothies now.

    Also, are natural sweeteners, like Stevia, Swerve or Monk Fruit allowed?

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    Lesley
    May 3 2018
    Why do we lose weight faster if we avoid dairy foods?
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    shabena
    May 8 2018
    Use coconut cream and water instead of cocunut milk to reduce the carb content. Lime juice also has less sugar than lemon juice
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    Tori
    May 18 2018
    Can you freeze it?
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    Valerie
    June 2 2018
    I find it a bit confusing that solid foods are measured in mls and liquids in grammes.....generally it's the other way round!
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    Bertina
    June 4 2018
    Hi keto team

    So we started this journey on January and to March I’ve only lost 8 lbs, and after that everything went wrong.
    My weight as gone up till this day 10lbs?..I feel pretty lost and low esteem and don’t know how to start over .
    This ketogenic journey made us feel super amazing, my headaches, crunchy knees, upset tummy and more were gone.
    Need assistance here please.

    Expecting to get a reply soon.

    Reply: #35
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    Reply to comment #34 by Bertina
    Peter Biörck Team Diet Doctor
    June 4 2018
    Hi Bertina!

    Read our best tips for weight-loss and try to follow as many as possible...

    https://strongmetabolism.fit/how-to-lose-weight%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E

    Hi keto team
    So we started this journey on January and to March I’ve only lost 8 lbs, and after that everything went wrong.
    My weight as gone up till this day 10lbs?..I feel pretty lost and low esteem and don’t know how to start over .
    This ketogenic journey made us feel super amazing, my headaches, crunchy knees, upset tummy and more were gone.
    Need assistance here please.
    Expecting to get a reply soon.

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    Gail
    August 4 2018
    Hey lovely,

    Are these portion sizes for both men and women?

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    Melanie
    August 17 2018
    Can I use almond milk instead of coconut? I’m not a fan of coconut milk.
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    M T
    August 20 2018
    This curdled. Coconut milk and lemon seems to do the same as regular milk. Disappointed in a bad recipe. I hope this isn’t the case with the others as my breakfast was now ruined on Day 1, Meal 1.
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    SB
    September 1 2018
    Hi - Love the Reciepes and enticing options shown for meal planning - photography and instructions are superb. Is there a way to see what the Total Carbs are for each reciepe? My understanding is the difference between Total Carbs and Net Carbs is Dietry Fiber - Net Carbs just shows Sugars. As per Doctors orders, need to pay attention to Total Carbs - ie include Dietry Fiber content. Can I have access to this / view it somewhere?
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    MB
    November 25 2018
    can heavy whipping cream be used instead of coconut milk? or should I stick to different type of milk that isn't dairy?
    Reply: #41
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    Reply to comment #40 by MB
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    November 26 2018
    Heavy whipping cream as the base would not be a great option due to the lactose/milk sugar content. Dairy that is high in protein and in carbs can have a much greater insulinogenic effect than other foods of the same carb count.
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    Toni
    December 4 2018
    Still waiting to see a response is there awhey protein that can be used in the shakes and what about unsweetened cashew milk?
    Reply: #44
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    Reply to comment #43 by Toni
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    December 5 2018
    You can use an unflavored whey protein isolate (means the lactose has been removed). Cashew milk would work as well.
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    Barbar
    December 5 2018
    I have lost 10lbs on this diet just pray I can keep it up need to lose 20 more lbs.
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    La Toya
    December 18 2018
    Hello! I just made this for the first time. I have a few questions...

    1) The blueberry content it's very low so therefore it doesn't taste that great (i used coconut milk for the first time) if i use coconut cream and water to make it thicker, but reduce it slightly and add a few more blueberries, would that be ok?

    2) do i have to add in vanilla extract and lemon juice or can i just use the milk and blueberries?

    Thanks in advance 😊

    Reply: #48
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    Reply to comment #46 by La Toya
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    December 22 2018
    1. If you add more blueberries, please make sure and be careful about the carb count.
    2. You can omit the vanilla and lemon juice if you don't want to use them.
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    Emme
    January 2 2019
    I would suggest raspberries...they will give more flavor than blueberries and are just as low carb. Frozen raspberries work well in smoothies.
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    Jay
    January 20 2019
    Can you use almond milk instead of coconut and if so, how does it affect the nutritional values? Thanks in advance
    Reply: #51
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