4 refreshing lower-carb smoothies

Just because you don’t have time to sit down to a meal or snack doesn’t mean you can’t fit some healthy nourishment into your day. We created four lower-carb smoothies that are packed with protein so you can have a satisfying snack or light meal on-the-go.

Blue & green smoothie

Green smoothie in a jar with a red and white straw, topped with blueberries.

Makes 1 serving | Prep: 5 min | Cook: 0 min

Ingredients

  • ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup frozen blueberries
  • 3 oz unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 cup loosely packed spinach
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • ⅓ cup ice

Preparation

  • Blend yogurt, blueberries, almond milk, spinach, and protein powder. Add ice and blend.

Nutrition 

Per serving

Calories: 202 | total fat: 4 g | saturated fat: 1 g | sodium: 277 mg | cholesterol: 55 g | total carbs: 20 g | fiber: 5 g | sugars: 13 g | protein: 26 g | potassium: 392 mg

Strawberry smoothie

A glass of strawberry smoothie topped with strawberries, with a straw, placed on a white marble surface with more strawberries beside it.

Makes 2 serving | Prep: 5 min | Cook: 0 min

Ingredients

  • 5 medium strawberries (about 1 cup sliced)
  • 1 cup unsweetened soymilk (or unsweetened almond milk)
  • ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup ice cubes

Preparation

  • Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. 
  • Pour into a glass and garnish with an extra strawberry.

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 196 | total fat: 4 g | saturated fat: 1 g | sodium: 207 mg | cholesterol: 5 g | total carbs: 29 g | fiber: 7 g | sugars: 20 g | protein: 13 g | potassium: 280 mg

Peach smoothie

Healthy Delicious Peaches Smoothie in a Glass with Mint Leaves

Makes 1 serving | Prep: 5 min | Cook: 0 min

Ingredients

  • 1 medium fresh peach, peeled, pitted, and chopped, or frozen equivalent
  • ½ cup nonfat milk
  • 4 oz nonfat vanilla yogurt
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • Ground cinnamon

Preparation

  • Place the peach, milk, yogurt, and ice in a blender. Blend until smooth. 
  • Pour the mixture into a glass and sprinkle each with cinnamon to taste.

Nutrition 

Per serving

Calories: 179 | total fat: 0 g | saturated fat: 0 g | sodium: 86 mg | cholesterol: 8 g | total carbs: 32 g | fiber: 2 g | sugars: 28 g | protein: 13 g | potassium: 384 mg

Apricot-strawberry smoothie

Smoothie with peaches, strawberries and chocolate. On rustic background.

Makes 1 serving | Prep: 5 min | Cook: 0 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup frozen strawberries
  • ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 fresh apricots, pitted and sliced

Preparation

  • Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth. 
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition 

Per serving

Calories: 154 | total fat: 3 g | saturated fat: 0 g | sodium: 140 mg | cholesterol: 0 g | total carbs: 33 g | fiber: 7 g | sugars: 25 g | protein: 3 g | potassium: 535 mg

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