This easy keto smoothie recipe only requires 4 simple ingredients, plus I give additional options to kick it up a notch. A smoothie is the best way to get in a quick breakfast first thing in the morning.
Keto Smoothie
It can be difficult to find a delicious smoothie recipe that is great for the keto diet. Regular smoothies at smoothie bars usually have drinks with a lot of flavor, but also a lot of added sugar and high-carb ingredients. Luckily, it is really easy to make a great keto-friendly smoothie right at home using easy to find ingredients.
This strawberry cheesecake keto smoothie recipe has the most perfect creamy texture from the cream cheese. I will also give a lot of options just incase you decide you want to make any swaps or additions based on what you have on hand in your own kitchen. That way you can make a variety of smoothies the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients needed
This easy keto smoothie recipe uses simple ingredients, but I provide swap options incase you want to make this keto recipe your own. The full printable recipe card is toward the bottom of the page.
¾ cup (177ml) Unsweetened almond milk: This has only 1 carb per serving. You could also use carton coconut milk or full-fat coconut milk from a can if you want a high fat option, but keep in mind these will add to the carb intake.
½ cup (70g) Frozen sliced strawberries: I prefer frozen strawberries in my keto breakfast smoothie over other berries, but you can definitely use any frozen berry you like. Keep in mind though, strawberries have the least amount of carbs of all the low-carb fruits. You could also use fresh berries.
1 ounce (28g) Cream cheese: To make a berry cheesecake keto smoothie, you really need to add cream cheese. It provides that cheesecake flavor we know and love and it gives the smoothie thickness. For less thickness but still a creamy smoothie, you can use heavy cream or coconut cream.
½ serving (19g) Vanilla protein powder: I like to add some protein powder for a nice protein boost. Otherwise you have a keto smoothie that isn't very filling. I use Vanilla Premier protein.
1-2 tablespoons (7-15g) Low carb sweetener: This is optional, especially because the vanilla protein powder will provide the sweet flavor, along with the strawberries. You can use a monk fruit sweetener which is a great option also for a sweet smoothie without artificial sweeteners.
Additional Ingredients you may want to consider (some will add extra carbs):
- Extra fiber: chia seeds, greens powders, low-carb vegetables such as spinach or kale to make a keto green smoothie recipe.
- Fats: almond butter, natural peanut butter, MCT oil, coconut oil.
- Protein options: Collagen powder or collagen peptides
How to make the best keto smoothies
A smoothie recipe really couldn't be more simple. Let me give you a few tips.
- Add the liquid first for easier blending. Then follow with the rest of the ingredients in any order.
- If your blender has speed options, start off slow, then increase the speed to blend until smooth.
Which fruit is keto friendly?
Berries such as strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries are going to be the lowest in carbs and the most keto friendly. Other fruits can be included in small amount in order to keep the carb count down. Below are the carb count for ½ cup (70g) of some common frozen fruits to add to smoothies:
- sliced strawberries are 6.5g carbs and 1.5g fiber
- raspberries are 8.5g carbs and 4.5g fiber (raspberry cheesecake smoothie!)
- blueberries are 8.5g carbs and 2g fiber
- mango chunks are 10.5g carbs and 1g fiber (use this in place of strawberries for a mango lassi!) This would definitely be more low carb than keto.
- sliced bananas are 16g carbs and 2g fiber...definitely on the higher end of the carb spectrum, but still nutritious.
More easy keto breakfast recipes:
Recipe Card
Strawberry Cheesecake Keto Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
- ½ cup unsweetened frozen sliced strawberries (note 1)
- ½ cup ice cubes
- 1 ounce cream cheese
- ½ serving low-carb vanilla protein powder (note 2)
- 1-2 tablespoons sugar free powdered sweetener if desired (note 3)
Method
- Add the liquid first for easier blending, then follow with the rest of the ingredients.
- Blend until smooth: start with a slower speed if your blender has that option, then increase the speed and continue to blend until completely blended. Pour into a glass and serve.
Notes
- Fruit: you can use fresh or frozen fruit. I like sliced frozen strawberries because they have the least amount of carbs. I have also used frozen blueberries and raspberries.
- Protein powder: I like to add some protein powder for a nice protein boost. Otherwise you have a keto smoothie that isn't very filling. I use Vanilla Premiere protein. I use ½ serving but a full serving will also work for even more protein.
- Sweetener: If you add the protein powder and it is sweetened, you probably will not need additional sweetener.
Michael C. says
So delicious helps me through the night to not get hungry and eat something.
Tracy says
My first attempt with making protein powder pancakes from scratch, and I'm pretty happy. They do feel a bit grainy in my mouth but I will definitely make these again and try to adjust it to make it smother. To be fair I cut the recipe in half for one serving. I feel like if I let it sit for a few minute or use a blender, they may have turned out moister.
Sl says
These sound amaxing! I lov see the boost of protein. Can these be made ahead and heated each day? Thanks for the great recipes!!
Tammy Forney says
This is soooo good!
Barbra Brown says
Is there a almond milk replacement that works for those with nut allergies?
Jennifer Banz says
You could actually just use water or any milk like oat milk.
Bertha says
Thank you Jennifer, for this delicious smoothie, the only thing I added 2 oz. Of the cream cheese instead of one ounce supper creamy yum!!!!!!
Jennifer Banz says
So happy to hear that!
Jessica says
Made this keto smoothie for breakfast this morning and it was so good! I didn’t add any extra sweetener because I didn’t think it needed it.