Chocolate Banana Smoothie - Low Carb
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This Chocolate Banana Smoothie is a creamy and refreshing low-carb treat, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while staying health-conscious.
Blended with rich cocoa, protein powder, and a hint of banana essence, it’s packed with nutrients and flavor.
Topped with ice cubes for a chilled, velvety finish, it’s an ideal option for a post-workout boost or a guilt-free dessert.
Chocolate Banana Smoothie Low Carb
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Category
Diabetic Friendly
Servings
1
Prep Time
5 minutes
This Chocolate Banana Smoothie is a creamy and refreshing low-carb treat, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while staying health-conscious. Blended with rich cocoa, protein powder, and a hint of banana essence, it’s packed with nutrients and flavor.
Topped with ice cubes for a chilled, velvety finish, it’s an ideal option for a post-workout boost or a guilt-free dessert.
Ingredients
- Ingredients:
- 8 ice cubes
- 2 scoops chocolate protein powder (low-carb or diabetic-friendly option)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese (low-fat or regular)
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or other low-carb milk alternative)
- 1/2 tsp banana essence (adjust to taste)
- Splash of vanilla extract
Directions
Instructions
Prepare Blender: Add the ice cubes to the blender as the base.
Add Dry Ingredients: Include the chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, and chia seeds.
Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the cottage cheese, almond milk, banana essence, and vanilla extract.
Blend: Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides if necessary
Adjust Consistency: If the smoothie is too thick, add more almond milk or water and blend again.
Serve: Pour into a tall glass and enjoy immediately for a low-carb, guilt-free treat.
Recipe Note
Nutritional Highlights:
This smoothie is a low-carb, protein-packed option ideal for managing blood sugar levels while enjoying the indulgent flavors of chocolate and banana without the added sugars of a fresh banana.
Ingredients Breakdown (per serving with banana essence):
Banana essence: ~0g carbs
8 ice cubes: 0g carbs
2 scoops chocolate protein powder: ~4-6g carbs (assuming low-carb option)
2 tbsp cocoa powder (unsweetened): ~2-3g carbs
1 tbsp chia seeds: ~5g carbs (mostly fiber; net carbs ~1g)
1/4 cup cottage cheese: ~2g carbs
1 cup milk: Unsweetened almond milk: ~1-2g carbs Regular cow’s milk: ~12g carbs Splash of vanilla extract: ~0g carbs
Total Carbohydrates:
Using unsweetened almond milk: ~10-12g total carbs (net carbs ~7-8g)
Using regular cow’s milk: ~21-23g total carbs (net carbs ~18-19g)
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1
- per serving
- Calories
- Carbs
- 8 grams