Vanilla Berry Keto Smoothie
Vanilla Berry Keto Smoothie is tart, lightly sweet, and gently thickened with chia seeds. Raspberries, blueberries, coconut milk beverage, coconut cream, vanilla, chia, and ice blend into a smooth berry drink with low estimated net carbohydrates. Optional liquid stevia can be added carefully after tasting.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Raspberries lead with tart berry flavor, blueberries add a softer sweetness, and coconut milk beverage keeps the smoothie light enough to drink. Coconut cream adds richness, while chia seeds thicken the drink gradually after blending. Vanilla helps balance the tart fruit. The recipe is plant-based and low in estimated net carbohydrates, but it contains only a small amount of protein, so enjoy it as a light snack rather than a complete breakfast.
Simple Swaps
Blackberries or strawberries can replace part of the raspberries or blueberries, but the carbohydrates and flavor will change. Unsweetened almond milk or macadamia milk can replace the coconut milk beverage. To keep the recipe plant-based, skip heavy cream as a replacement for the coconut cream. Hemp hearts can replace chia seeds, but they will not thicken the smoothie in the same way. Ground flax thickens differently and is not an identical swap. Use only unsweetened products and recalculate the nutrition after substantial substitutions.
Texture and Flavor Notes
This smoothie should be smooth, cold, and lightly thickened by the chia seeds after it sits for a minute or two. Raspberries add tartness, blueberries add mild sweetness, and coconut cream keeps the drink rich without making it heavy. If the smoothie is thicker than expected after resting, stir in a small splash of the coconut milk beverage rather than adding more ice.
Vanilla Berry Keto Smoothie
Description
Vanilla Berry Keto Smoothie is tart, lightly sweet, and gently thickened with chia seeds. Raspberries, blueberries, coconut milk beverage, coconut cream, vanilla, chia, and ice blend into a smooth berry drink with low estimated net carbohydrates. Optional liquid stevia can be added carefully after tasting.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup raspberries, fresh or frozen
- 1/4 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup unsweetened refrigerated coconut milk beverage
- 2 tablespoons canned unsweetened coconut cream, well stirred
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Liquid stevia, optional, starting with 1 drop
- 1/2 cup ice
Instructions
- 1Gather all your ingredients and measure them out before you start. This keeps things calm once the blender is going.
- 2Pour the unsweetened coconut milk into the blender first so the blades have liquid to pull the rest of the ingredients into.
- 3Add the coconut cream, vanilla extract, and chia seeds on top of the coconut milk.
- 4Add the raspberries and blueberries next. Frozen berries give you the thickest, coldest texture, but fresh works if you add a little extra ice.
- 5Add the ice last, right on top, so it crushes evenly into the smoothie.
- 6If you want a touch of sweetness, add 1 drop of liquid stevia to start. You can add a second drop later after tasting.
- 7Secure the lid and blend on low for about 10 seconds to break up the berries, then turn it to high.
- 8Blend on high for 30 to 60 seconds, or until the smoothie looks smooth and creamy with no berry chunks left. A few tiny chia seeds are normal.
- 9Stop the blender and taste a small spoonful. Add a splash more coconut milk if it feels too thick, or one more drop of stevia if you want it sweeter. Pour into a chilled glass, let it sit for a minute so the chia softens slightly, and drink right away.
Tips and Tricks
- 1
Use frozen berries whenever you can. They make the smoothie thicker and colder without watering anything down.
- 2
Stick with raspberries and blueberries for this recipe. They are some of the best berry choices for keeping this smoothie keto-friendly.
- 3
Let the smoothie sit for a minute after blending so the chia seeds soften and gently thicken the texture.
- 4
Check the coconut products carefully. Use unsweetened refrigerated coconut milk beverage for the liquid and canned unsweetened coconut cream for richness. Do not substitute sweetened cream of coconut.
- 5
Add sweetness one drop of stevia at a time and taste as you go. Ripe berries often need very little.
Nutrition
Approximate nutrition per small serving (1/2 of the recipe), calculated with unsweetened refrigerated coconut milk beverage. Estimated net carbs: 5 g (total carbs minus fiber). Values vary by product brand and substitutions; individual ketogenic carb targets vary. No recipe guarantees ketosis.
Calories: 125kcal, Protein: 2g, Carbs: 9g, Fat: 9g, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 3g, Sodium: 30mg.
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredient brands, product sizes, preparation methods, and substitutions. It is not intended as medical or dietary advice.