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:
- Add the first six ingredients to a blender and blend on low speed until smooth.
- Add crushed ice and sweetener. Blend on high until smooth.
- 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
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