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Stephie_J
Stephie_J Posts: 260 Member
edited November 12 in Social Groups
Does anyone have any low carb smoothie recipes please?

I have ordered some protein powder, cold pressed flax seed oil and almond milk off the net and can't find the smoothie recipe that I got the ingredients from! haha! I'm sure it had frozen berries in it? I have been putting the ingredients into MFP and it comes to about 25g carbs which is most of my daily carb allowance!! :/
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  • Stephie_J
    Stephie_J Posts: 260 Member
    I just found these if anyone else was looking for recipes:

    Protein Shake – 4g carbs
    2 fl oz /60 ml cream
    4 fl oz / 125 ml water
    1 scoop of vanilla whey protein powder, (or chocolate, banana, strawberry etc)
    3-4 ice cubes

    Tropical Smoothie – 9.5g carbs
    4 fl oz /125ml Coconut milk
    4 oz /110g frozen berries (strawberries, raspberries etc)
    1 tsp Splenda (if required)
    1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder

    Berry Fizz Shake – 8g carbs
    4 fl oz /125ml Sparkling water
    4 oz /110g frozen berries
    1 fl oz /30ml cream
    1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder

    Almond Smoothie - 4g carbs
    4 fl oz /125 ml water
    2 fl oz /60 ml cream
    1 tsp (or more to taste) almond extract
    1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder

    Peanut Butter Smoothie – 6g carbs
    2 fl oz /60 ml cream
    4 fl oz /125ml water
    1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder
    1 tbsp sugar free peanut butter

    Mocha Shake – 5g carbs
    1 scoop chocolate whey protein powder
    2 fl oz /60 ml cream
    1 tsp instant coffee (dissolved in 1 tbsp boiling water)
    1 tsp Splenda
    4 fl oz /125 ml water
    3-4 ice cubes

    Low-Carb Frappuccino – 4.5g carbs
    1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder
    2 fl oz /60 ml cream
    1 tsp Splenda
    4 fl oz / 125 ml espresso coffee, or other strong coffee (made up and chilled)
    3-4 ice cubes
  • ZipperJJ
    ZipperJJ Posts: 209 Member
    Not all of the smoothies listed on this page are LC but most of them are:

    http://www.dashingdish.com/2010/03/i-cant-believe-its-not-a-milkshake/
  • TXBelle1174
    TXBelle1174 Posts: 615 Member
    My fav is one scoop chocolate whey protein, 1 cup unsweet vanilla almond milk, and one tbsp peanut butter, about 4 ice cubes. Blend until thick and frothy. Put in the freezer for about thirty minutes to an hour, top w/ sugar free whipped cream and you have a fantastic sbstitute for peanut butter chocolate ice cream. Comes out to 9 carbs total, 3 net carbs and about 230 calories for a HUGE glass. Very filling!!!!
  • ashue2
    ashue2 Posts: 4
    My fav is one scoop chocolate whey protein, 1 cup unsweet vanilla almond milk, and one tbsp peanut butter, about 4 ice cubes. Blend until thick and frothy. Put in the freezer for about thirty minutes to an hour, top w/ sugar free whipped cream and you have a fantastic sbstitute for peanut butter chocolate ice cream. Comes out to 9 carbs total, 3 net carbs and about 230 calories for a HUGE glass. Very filling!!!!
    OMG! Must have this!!!! This sounds so amazing :) Thanks for the recipe. I will add in frozen spinach instead of the ice cubes to boost my iron, vitamins, and fiber intake though.
  • AriannaTiyen42
    AriannaTiyen42 Posts: 86 Member
    bump
  • SusanRN2b
    SusanRN2b Posts: 106 Member
    Just bumping
  • CanuckLove
    CanuckLove Posts: 673 Member
    I'm just bumping to burn some calories. ;) Thanks for the recipes! Sounds good, and that icecream one sounds good too. Must try!!!
  • ReinventingLisa
    ReinventingLisa Posts: 104 Member
    I make a good "chocolate milk" made with protein and unsweetened almond milk.

    1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (you can use chocolate)
    1 tbsp flax seed oil
    2 raw eggs
    15 grams chocolate whey protein (about half a serving)
    2 packets splenda (when I'm out of stevia)

    The chocolate is light enough to not taste like whey protein. I also like to put in an ice cube to get it super cold first before I drink. Sometimes I blend it in, and sometimes I don't.
  • mstorvik
    mstorvik Posts: 356 Member
    bumping!

    I always blend together the unsw. almond milk and cream.... never did cream and water. I like them thick, so I add extra cream. But now that you mention putting it in the freezer... hmmm!
  • LowcarbNY
    LowcarbNY Posts: 546 Member
    OMG! Must have this!!!! This sounds so amazing :) Thanks for the recipe. I will add in frozen spinach instead of the ice cubes to boost my iron, vitamins, and fiber intake though.
    I love, love, love, spinach, but raw in a salad or sauteed with butter and garlic PLEASE!

    In a protein shake? I don't think so.
  • MalissaDC
    MalissaDC Posts: 123
    Spinach in a fruit flavored smoothie is painless-honestly!
    Don't go crazy--1/4 c or 1/2 c of leaves.

    I've recently decided to go with kale instead of spinach. I like that better :).
  • dyannajoy
    dyannajoy Posts: 466 Member
    Spinach in a fruit flavored smoothie is painless-honestly!
    Don't go crazy--1/4 c or 1/2 c of leaves.

    I've recently decided to go with kale instead of spinach. I like that better :).

    I totally agree! can't taste the veggies at all. I also LOVE frozen broccoli and it is easy to keep on hand! I really do not like my smoothies anymore without some veggie added too:bigsmile:
  • spartangirl79
    spartangirl79 Posts: 277 Member
    My fav is one scoop chocolate whey protein, 1 cup unsweet vanilla almond milk, and one tbsp peanut butter, about 4 ice cubes. Blend until thick and frothy. Put in the freezer for about thirty minutes to an hour, top w/ sugar free whipped cream and you have a fantastic sbstitute for peanut butter chocolate ice cream. Comes out to 9 carbs total, 3 net carbs and about 230 calories for a HUGE glass. Very filling!!!!

    I make this same thing all the time... if I have it before a workout, sometimes I will add a half a banana (for longer workouts, to help me through) and I call it a Chunky Monkey. LOL.
  • roro73
    roro73 Posts: 153 Member
    bump for later
  • flipper98c
    flipper98c Posts: 3
    I get the chocolate gladiator with no fruit from Smoothie King. They add a little cocoa but still meets the induction rules.
  • alisonrose01
    alisonrose01 Posts: 34
    Here is a basic recipe that I have been loving:

    half cup unsweetened almond milk
    2 tbsp ground flax
    1 scoop isopure protein
    4 frozen strawberries
    1 packet truvia
    (sometimes I'll add 1tbsp cocoa powder for an extra chocolatey flavor)

    I use Isopure low carb dutch chocolate. Haven't tried the vanilla yet.
  • foranagirl
    foranagirl Posts: 64 Member
    save
  • cramernh
    cramernh Posts: 3,335 Member
    Im having one right now at my desk at work!


    1 Scoop Designer Whey Chocolate protein powder (3g carb, .5g fiber, 18g protein)
    2 C Almond Breeze
    2/3 C Wymans Mixed berries (strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, blackberry)
    6 ice cubes


    Ill either have it as the protein shake, OR..... Ill make my own frozen treats for desserts.

    The shake is treated like a meal for me at 20 net carbs and it holds me for a good 3-4 hours until the next meal
  • maremare312
    maremare312 Posts: 1,143 Member
    This is my basic shake/smoothie. Adding frozen berries/a tablespoon of sf pudding powder/1-2 tablespoons of peanut flour are some alternatives I do too.

    "Basic Protein Shake"
    Items in this meal Calories Carbs Protein Fat Fiber Potass
    Muscle Milk - Cytosport - Whey Protein Powder Chocolate, 1 scoop 140 3 27 2 0 290
    Splenda - Sweetener, 1 packet 0 1 0 0 0 0
    Generic - Ice Cubes, 12 cube 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Silk - Pure Almond Milk Unsweetened Original, 2 cup 70 2 2 5 2 120
    Mccormick's - Pure Vanilla Extract, 0.5 tsp 6 1 0 0 0 0

    Total: 216 Cals 7g Carbs 29 g Protein 7g fat 2g fiber 410 potassium
  • MetilHed
    MetilHed Posts: 101 Member
    Here's my "Daily" morning smoothie:
    3 cups spinach
    1 scoop Cytosport Complete Casein protein powder Strawberrys and creme flazor
    2 tbsp milled flax seed
    1 cup unsweetened almond milk
    1 cup water
    1/2 avocado (The avocado makes it thick like a real shake)
    A little artificial sweetener to taste

    405 cals 22g carbs (14 fiber !) 24g fat 33g protein
    You can reduce the cals, cards and fat quite a bit by removing the avocado.
    Throw it all in a blender And have at it. Add more water to thin it out a bit.

    I have been adding 1/2 cup of blueberries or strawberries this week. Most of my daily carbs come from this meal

    And no, you don't taste the spinach. It's like tofu, it tastes like whatever else is in there : )
  • silverschool
    silverschool Posts: 5 Member
    bumping again
  • crossroad2012
    crossroad2012 Posts: 84 Member
    Ooooo! We should sticky this thread! Loving these!
  • daterminedfatburnerX
    daterminedfatburnerX Posts: 346 Member
    bump
  • BringingSherriBack
    BringingSherriBack Posts: 607 Member
    If I'm looking for something just a little different but without adding extra calories or carbs to my day, I simply use a can or bottle of diet orange soda instead of water or milk with my vanilla protein shake. For a more smoothie type drink, throw in a few strawberries.
  • knittnponder
    knittnponder Posts: 1,953 Member
    Bump
  • camtosh
    camtosh Posts: 898 Member
    bump to save this! I love smoothies. I usually start with a handful of cabbage leaves, cucumber, carrot, tomatoes -- whatever is in the bin -- and add a scoop of berry-flavored protein powder and maybe acai powder. Will start adding cream to up the fat, yum.
  • dyannajoy
    dyannajoy Posts: 466 Member
    It really is delicious! I really do not taste the spinach, but miss it when it is not in my smoothies :)
  • Amitysk
    Amitysk Posts: 705 Member
    Bump. I need to jump on the smoothie bandwagon!
  • primalkiwi
    primalkiwi Posts: 164 Member
    bump :-)
  • mintedtea
    mintedtea Posts: 9 Member
    Bump!
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