I love a good green smoothie to kick off my day and this Maple Almond Low Carb Green Smoothie has all the amazing breakfast flavors I crave!
It’s no secret around here that my preferred breakfast…if I’m not having keto coffee, is a smoothie. I know…bacon, eggs, sausage…all that yummy low carb breakfast food and I want a green smoothie….yep! I’ve never been much of a breakfast eater and when I do eat, or in this case drink, breakfast I just want something light that will keep me full through the morning. Don’t get me wrong, I love bacon and eggs but sometimes I need to change it up! I’ve experimented with a ton of smoothie combinations but this Maple Almond Low Carb Green Smoothie is my all time favorite. It has all of the breakfast flavors I love to experience in the morning…maple, cinnamon, vanilla, almond…delish!
On busy mornings around the ranch, we often don’t have time for a big breakfast so smoothies are frequently on the menu! Everyone has their favorite…Maddie loves strawberry, Paige is the chocolate lover and the Cowboy loves berries and cherries in his. I am the odd man out…I love a bright green smoothie in the morning! There is something about the color that just makes me happy! I’ve been making this Maple Almond Green Smoothie for years and about a year ago transformed it into a low carb or keto version which I love even more than the original!
It’s packed full of good for you ingredients like flax seeds, almond butter, avocado, spinach…it’s super satisfying, and will keep you full for hours! I think the reason I love it so much is that the almond, maple, vanilla, cinnamon combination reminds me of french toast which was my favorite breakfast treat as a kid! I know the combination sounds a little strange but trust me…but its a great way to kick off the day!
This Low Carb Green Smoothie is gluten free, dairy free, keto/low carb friendly and loaded with healthy fats and greens…plus it’s super creamy and tastes amazing! Great for a quick breakfast or healthy and satisfying midday snack…only 4.1 net carbs!
Maple Almond Green Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp avocado
- 1 tbsp almond butter, heaping
- 1 1/4 tsp Pyure
- 1 tbsp golden flax meal
- 1 cup baby spinach about a handful
- 1/4 tsp maple extract
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon or too taste
- 2-3 ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a high speed blender and blend on high until smooth and creamy! Pour into glass and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition facts are approximate and will vary depending on the ingredients used. Carbs from sugar alcohols have been excluded since they have shown to have no impact on blood sugar.
