Fruit-free Keto Green Smoothie with Smooth Hemp Protein

August 31, 2014 By Leanne Vogel October 8, 2019

A low-carbohydrate, keto, fruit-reduced green smoothie.

Have you added collagen to a smoothie before? It incorporates wonderfully, and there’s no taste. Now, originally, this recipe used hemp protein (making it vegan) but the hemp protein was discontinued. So, I’ve had to switch it up a little, using collagen. If you still want to keep the smoothie vegan, you can use a vegan protein powder of your choice.

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The key to success in my ketosis journey has been getting creative with blended drinks. You can add SO many more healthy keto fats to a blended coffee or smoothie than you could eat in an entire days worth of keto meals. That’s how this keto smoothie recipe came about. It can pack about 1/3 of your daily fat requirements, if that’s what you’re into. It’s low in carbs, keto, low in sugar with a moderate amount of protein. Perfecto!

Did you know MCT oil also comes in powdered form? Ya! In its powdered state, it's much easier to use, travel with, and incorporate into your favorite recipes. Plus, if you've experienced digestive issues with MCT oil before, MCT oil powder is a lot gentler on the gut. Check out my favorite brand of MCT oil powder here.

If you’re rockin’ the ketosis like me, add 1-2 tablespoons of MCT oil, 1-2 tablespoons of Manitoba Harvest Hemp Oil or flavored fish oil, and/or a handful of raw macadamia nuts or sunflower seeds to this smoothie to make it a keto Fat Bomb! Otherwise, follow the recipe below and check out the nutritional information (once on page, scroll down) if it interests you.

Yes, avocados and lemons are technically considered “fruits”, so this smoothie isn’t exactly “fruit-free” but it’s very close to it and only contains a touch of overall sugar ;)

3.7 from 3 reviews

Keto Fruit-free Green Smoothie

Author: Leanne Vogel

Recipe type: Keto, Vegan, Paleo, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Refined sugar-free, Yeast-free, Corn-free, Grain-free, Nut-free, Egg-free

Prep time: 5 mins

Total time: 5 mins

Serves: 1

A low-carbohydrate, keto, fruit-reduced green smoothie.

Ingredients

1½ cup water or unsweetened almond milk
2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
¼ teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract
1 scoop (30 grams) collagen or protein powder of your choice
35 g avocado (approximately ½ medium-sized avocado)
50 g raw baby spinach (approximately 1 cup)
4 ice cubes

Instructions

Add ingredients to the jug of your high-powered blender in the order they’re listed in the recipe. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes, until smooth. Serve immediately.

Notes

To transform into a keto FAT BOMB recipe: add 1 to 2 tablespoons of MCT oil, 1 to 2 tablespoons of flavored fish oil, and/or a handful of raw macadamia nuts or sunflower seeds.

View Nutrition Information (once on page, scroll down)