If you are on the keto diet and have a sugar craving then a keto protein shake is an easy way to curb that sweet tooth. This chocolate shake is so good that you will not believe that it’s isn’t a real ice cream smoothie.
To my chocolate protein powder I have added chopped pecans, unsweetened coconut flakes and sugar free milk chocolate chips. This shake tastes just like rocky road ice cream! Yummy!
On my weight loss journey I have found out, that I have times that I crave chocolate and sweets, so I make sure to always have a recipe on hand to make.
Keto smoothies can be so versatile. For this recipe I have only added 3 ingredients to my chocolate shake, but remember that you can add any of your favorite oil, sweeteners, fresh fruits, frozen fruit, leafy greens or toppings.
What is in a keto protein shake?
This recipe has only a few basic ingredients:
- favorite protein powder: chocolate protein powder or vanilla protein powder
- chopped pecans
- unsweetened coconut flakes
- sugar free chocolate chips – or you can choose a variety of sugar free chips from your local grocery store.
- water, unsweetened almond milk, heavy cream, coconut cream or full-fat coconut milk
- ice cubes
- optional toppings of heavy whipping cream and sugar free chocolate syrup
What can I add to my keto protein shake to increase grams of protein, grams of fiber or healthy fats?
- chia seeds
- hemp seeds
- almond butter
- collagen powder
- coconut oil
- mct oil powder
- pea protein
- peanut butter for a low carb peanut butter smoothie
Q&A’s
Do I need a blender to make a low carb protein shake? Yes, to obtain a creamy texture you will need a high-speed blender for your low carb smoothie.
How many grams of net carbs is in a keto protein shake? Protein shakes mixes have different g net carbs ranging from zero carbs and on up to a lot of carbs.
Can I make protein shakes from meal replacement shakes? Yes, instead of buying the protein powder or whey protein powder, simply purchase the single serving protein shakes and pour those over your ice, leave out the water in this recipe and add your extra optional toppings to the blender.
Can I add a cup of unsweetened almond milk to my protein shake instead of regular whole milk? Yes, you can add the milk of choice to your drink. Plus, you can add a dairy-free option milk to your shake.
How do I make a keto smoothie recipe? (scroll down for printable recipe card)
- Gather your supplies and ingredients
- Add water or almond milk, ice, protein powder, pecans, unsweetened coconut and sugar free chocolate chips to your blender
- Blend well or until the shake is the consistency that you prefer
- Pour into a glass and enjoy
Keto Chocolate Protein Shake with 20g Protein
Yummy keto protein shake with only 4 ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 scoop of your favorite protein powder
- 1/2 cup of water or almond milk
- 1/2 cup of ice cubes
- 1 Tbsp chopped pecans
- 1 Tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 Tbsp sugar free chocolate chips
- optional toppings of heavy whipping cream and sugar free chocolate syrup
Instructions
- Gather your supplies and ingredients
- Add water or almond milk, ice, protein powder, pecans, unsweetened coconut and sugar free chocolate chips to your blender
- Blend well or until the shake is the consistency that you prefer
- Pour into a glass and enjoy
A great way to enjoy the low-carb diet is with keto shake recipes. You can take a vanilla protein shake mix and add any fresh or frozen fruit and have an easy breakfast for all those busy mornings that you may not have time to cook eggs and bacon. This is an on the go breakfast recipe that you can add to or take away any of the ingredients.
The best part is that you can control the grams of carbs in your low-carb protein shake by choosing simple ingredients to change up the flavor.
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