Sometimes you just crave a smoothie... and this recipe meets all the mouthwatering requirements. Fresh strawberries, coconut milk, and hints of vanilla and lime. Mix up a big batch for the whole family. Super easy to grab-and-go on a busy morning!
June 29 2016 recipe by Anne Aobadia, photo by Emma Shevtzoff, nutritional review by Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE in Recipes, Beverage, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Sometimes you just crave a smoothie... and this recipe meets all the mouthwatering requirements. Fresh strawberries, coconut milk, and hints of vanilla and lime. Mix up a big batch for the whole family. Super easy to grab-and-go on a busy morning!
USMetric
2 servingservings
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups 425 ml unsweetened coconut milk
- 5 oz. 140 g fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 tbsp 1 tbsp lime juice
- ½ tsp ½ tsp vanilla extract
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Instructions
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Using canned coconut milk (drain off the liquid) makes a creamier, more satisfying smoothie.
Add more lime juice if you like.
Tip from our Dietitian
If enjoying this smoothie for breakfast we recommend increasing the protein for a more filling and nutritious meal.
If you tolerate dairy, replace the coconut milk with greek yogurt and add 2 tbsp whey protein isolate per serving. Add some water for a runnier consistency if needed.
If you don't eat dairy products, eat a couple of eggs on the side.
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38 comments
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Vicki Kron
June 22 2016
Is there a listing of the micornutrients for these recipes? I'm looking for Total Carb Count, Fiber Count, Protein Count, Fat Count.
They all look great and I will be making all of them soon.
Thanks,
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Peter Biörck Team Diet Doctor
June 23 2016
Hi Vicki!
We have some of it. :)
If you hover your mouse over the symbol for "Strict/Moderate/Liberal Low Carb" on the pictures for all our recipes then you will get the nutritional facts.
The amount of displayed carbs is net carbs (Total amount of carbs - fiber).
Is there a listing of the micornutrients for these recipes? I'm looking for Total Carb Count, Fiber Count, Protein Count, Fat Count.They all look great and I will be making all of them soon.Thanks,
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Laurie
August 14 2016
It's not thick enough and definitely not enough taste to it. It's like drinking pink water.
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gbl
September 15 2016
If you use yogurt (full fat plain) it will be thicker. If it's still not thick enough add Chia seeds. The carb count will change a bit.
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darlene
November 10 2016
what about whipping cream instead of coconut as it makes me sick
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Reply to comment #5 by darlene
Peter Biörck Team Diet Doctor
November 15 2016
Hi Darlene!
Heavy cream should be fine... (but it's still liberal low carb, I would be a bit careful with it if your goal is weight-loss.)
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Bianca
December 20 2016
What about full fat milk?
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Reply to comment #7 by Bianca
Peter Biörck Team Diet Doctor
December 20 2016
Hi Bianca!
If you look at the carb content, full fat milk and coconut milk have about the same so from that perspective it should be OK. But this is liberal low carb and look att the serving size, one serving is quite small. So if you are going for weight-loss don't drink to much of it...
What about full fat milk?
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Denise
February 13 2017
Do we use the coconut milk from a can or carton?
TiaReply: #10
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CS
March 14 2017
Usually when it comes to low carb, it's talking about from the can. The one from the carton doesn't really have fat in it.
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Gabe
June 11 2017
Used heavy whipping cream instead of coconut milk. Smoother, thicker and creamier plus less carbs.
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Wendelin
July 3 2018
Use frozen strawberries, or add a cup to a cup-and-a-half of ice to make it more like a smoothie!
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Maria
September 5 2018
Can I make this the night before. I’m always running late in the morning.
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Sparsh
December 5 2018
Which other fruit can be used instead of Strawberries?
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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
December 6 2018
Berries are the best fruit option on keto, so raspberries, blackberries or blueberries would work well.
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cassie
December 9 2018
hello! can i use almond milk or protein milk? thank you
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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
December 10 2018
Yes, those should work. Just be careful and always read ingredient labels.
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Janette
January 5 2019
Regarding the ‘tip’ to add yogurt instead of coconut milk , is that 1 and 1/4 cup for a 1 serve, ? That means it would be way more than 10g of carbs. The strawberries (125g) alone are 10grams?
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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
January 5 2019
Yes, that's correct. The nutrition information is for the recipe as written with the coconut milk.
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Kat
January 16 2019
I'm a confused by coconut milk in grams and fruit in ml
Shouldn't it be liquid in mls and fruit in grams.
Is this recipe correct, before I convert it??23
Ady
March 12 2019
Is it regular vanilla extract ?
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Patrick
May 30 2019
Can you add whey protein powder to this for after workouts?
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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
May 31 2019
Can you add whey protein powder to this for after workouts?
We have not tested the recipe with adding protein powder. If you are using a protein powder, make sure and avoid any kind of artificial sweeteners.
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Amy
May 31 2019
What alternative can be used instead of coconut milk? I have an allergy to it.
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Patrick
May 31 2019
Thank you!
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Reply to comment #26 by Amy
Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
May 31 2019
What alternative can be used instead of coconut milk? I have an allergy to it.
Unsweetened almond milk will work as well!
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Dianne
June 19 2019
I’m sorry I don’t mean to be cruel but I thought it was horrible tasting. I threw it out.
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s
February 23 2020
How does it have 42 g of fat that does not make any sense.
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Shazi
April 7 2020
Hi peter.can i use coconut cream instead of coconut milk in low carb strawberry smoothie?? Thx
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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
April 7 2020
Hi peter.can i use coconut cream instead of coconut milk in low carb strawberry smoothie?? Thx
Coconut cream should work fine in this recipe.
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Shazi
May 4 2020
I have stevia in tablet form so how many tablets will be 20 drops of liquid stevia?thx
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Crystal Pullen Team Diet Doctor
May 4 2020
I have stevia in tablet form so how many tablets will be 20 drops of liquid stevia?thx
The bottle should note the conversion. Without seeing the label or knowing the product, I am not able to advise.
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yasmeyraerpb
June 1 2020
Can I use unsweetened almond milk instead?
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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
June 2 2020
Can I use unsweetened almond milk instead?
Yes, almond milk will work well also. It may not be as thick as the coconut cream.
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recessandlunch
June 7 2020
Will this still be good if made ahead and stored for use for a couple days? This way I can make a bigger batch and have enough for a couple days.
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Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
June 7 2020
Will this still be good if made ahead and stored for use for a couple days? This way I can make a bigger batch and have enough for a couple days.
Yes, that would be fine!
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Michelle
September 1 2020
These meals look somewhat time consuming to make. Any tips for a person who works full time and goes to school full time? Weekends I have some time to prep but a lot of these look like they need to be made the day of.
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Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
September 1 2020
These meals look somewhat time consuming to make. Any tips for a person who works full time and goes to school full time? Weekends I have some time to prep but a lot of these look like they need to be made the day of.
We are working on a whole guide for batch cooking! We also have several quick recipe collections and limited ingredient meal plans.
https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/recipes/quick