Recipe: Keto Kale Berry Smoothie

This is how my husband and I get a good dose of veg and fiber in the morning before we have our breakfast. My original recipe works best as an appetizer or a snack, though it can be tweaked into a meal replacement if one adds more fats to it. When I was experimenting with this recipe at one point I was adding heavy cream and Greek yogurt, which left me so full I could only eat a few bites of my breakfast! I have put both versions below.
Note: I am using a Vitamix, which is the "Ferrari" of blenders, so your mileage may vary on consistency and mixing if you are using a different machine - those little berry seeds can be difficult to break up.

Keto Kale Berry Smoothie (snack version)
vegan - dairy free - makes 2 servings - 71g carbs total (35.5g per seriving)

1 cup water
3/4 cup or 1/2 can full fat coconut milk (the brand I use comes in 13 oz cans so I just use half)
1/3 cup fresh grind almond butter (or as close to it as you can find - no sugar/salt added)
2 cups frozen berry mix (the one I buy is is blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries)
2 cups fresh kale (if using frozen you may want to use less if it is densely packed)

Put all ingredients into the blender in the order listed. Run on High for 45 seconds. If not using a Vitamix, you may need to make adjustments.



Keto Kale Berry Smoothie (meal version)
makes 2 servings - 80g carbs total (40g per serving)

3/4 cup or 1/2 can full fat coconut milk (the brand I use comes in 13 oz cans so I just use half)
1 cup heavy cream (for dairy free/vegan, substitute a small avocado and some water)
1/3 cup fresh grind almond butter (or as close to it as you can find - no sugar/salt added)
1/3 cup full fat Greek yogurt (for dairy free/vegan, substitute nut or coconut butter)
2 cups frozen berry mix (the one I buy is is blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries)
2 cups fresh kale (if using frozen you may want to use less if it is densely packed)

Put all ingredients into the blender in the order listed. Run on High for 45 seconds. If not using a Vitamix, you may need to make adjustments.