Prepare a quick, creamy, and satisfying smoothie that tastes like strawberry cheesecake while keeping your net carbs low for your ketogenic diet.
Author:Ahazzam
Prep Time:5 min
Cook Time:0 min
Total Time:5 min
Yield:1 serving
Category:Breakfast
Method:Blending
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/2 cup frozen strawberries (low carb option)
2 tablespoons full-fat cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
1 scoop vanilla or unflavored whey protein powder (optional, for protein boost)
1 teaspoon keto-approved sweetener (like erythritol or monk fruit blend)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4-5 ice cubes
Instructions
Place the almond milk, frozen strawberries, cream cheese, heavy cream, protein powder (if using), sweetener, and vanilla extract into a high-speed blender.
Add the ice cubes last.
Secure the lid and blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides if necessary.
Taste the smoothie and add more sweetener if you prefer it sweeter.
Pour immediately into a glass and serve.
Notes
For a thicker smoothie, reduce the almond milk slightly or add a few more ice cubes.
If you do not have fresh cream cheese, you can substitute with 1 tablespoon of cream cheese powder, adjusting liquid slightly.
Use only a small amount of strawberries to keep the carb count low; for a lower carb version, use only 1/4 cup of strawberries or substitute with a few drops of strawberry extract.