Low-Carb Avocado Smoothie

This recipe is shared with permission from Kim at Low Carb Maven. Click here for the original recipe and notes, and explore her website for lots of other low-carb recipe ideas.

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• ½ avocado (3-4 oz)
• ¾ cup full-fat coconut milk (from a can)
• ¼ cup almond milk
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (about ½ inch piece)
• ½ teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon lemon or lime juice (or more to taste)
• 1 cup crushed ice (or more for a thicker smoothie)
• sugar-free sweetener to taste

Instructions:

1. Add the first six ingredients to a blender and blend on low speed until smooth.
2. Add crushed ice and sweetener. Blend on high until smooth.
3. Taste and adjust sweetness and tartness to your taste buds. Makes 2 avocado smoothies.

Note: Adding a pinch of black pepper will make the curcumin in the turmeric more bioavailable and doesn’t impact the taste.

Nutritional Information for 1 Serving:

Calories: 232, Fat: 22g, Carbs: 7g, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 1g, Protein: 2g