recipes from Adrienne Asher
The chia seeds will thicken the smoothie if you wait, so drink it immediately if you don’t like that effect (I like it, but ymmv).
Blueberry-Almond Smoothie
2 servings // 214.3 calories, 14g fat, 7.9g protein, 9.4g net carbs
1 cup blueberries, frozen
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 tablespoons almond butter
1 tablespoon collagen powder
2 tablespoons chia seeds… Read more
Keto Egg Nog
Yield 6 cups // 334 calories, 21g fat, 8g protein, 4g net carbs
2 cups organic whole milk
1 cup organic heavy cream
6 large organic egg yolks
1/2 cup powdered Swerve sweetener
1 cup bourbon (or cognac)
Freshly grated nutmeg, for serving
Warm the milk and cream in a saucepan over medium heat until just starting
Chocolate-Almond Smoothie
Serves one // 470 calories, 46g fat, 8g protein, 6g net carbs
3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (I use Kirkland)
2 tablespoons coconut oil (Kirkland again)
2 tablespoons unsweetened creamy almond butter
2 teaspoons powdered Swerve (erythritol)
1 ½ teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
Pinch table salt
1/2 cup crushed ice
Blend on high after every addition… Read more
When in ketosis, I like to have a high fat, low protein smoothie for breakfast because I’m not much of an “eggs in the morning” kind of person and prefer to get my protein needs met at lunch and dinner. I tried this with plain liquid stevia, but decided that chocolate liquid stevia bumped the flavor up in a nice … Read more
Luscious, and very similar to store-purchased egg nog…without all the fillers and carbs.
Egg Nog (low carb)
8 servings // 248 calories, 2 net carbs
2 cups unsweetened almond or macadamia milk
2 cups grass-fed heavy cream
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon freshly-grated nutmeg
6 organic pasture-raised egg yolks
1/2 cup Swerve confectioners sweetener
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup
I like for one of my meals—usually breakfast—to be a green smoothie. I find them so refreshing. You can, of course, adjust the ingredients to fit your needs.
I use a food processor because its motor is stronger than blenders. Also, I add a bit of water while making the smoothie, if things get too thick.
First, choose 4—6 ounces … Read more