Low carb ginger smoothie

Low carb ginger smoothie

A filling low carb smoothie that also soothes the belly? Yes, please! This one is dairy-free and made with creamy coconut milk. Mix up a big batch for the whole family. Simple. Delicious. Low carb. Need we say more?
May 23 2015 recipe by Fanny Lindkvist, photo by , nutritional review by in Recipes, Beverage

Low carb ginger smoothie

A filling low carb smoothie that also soothes the belly? Yes, please! This one is dairy-free and made with creamy coconut milk. Mix up a big batch for the whole family. Simple. Delicious. Low carb. Need we say more?
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2 servingservings

Ingredients

  • 1⁄3 cup 80 ml unsweetened coconut milk or coconut cream, canned
  • 2⁄3 cup 160 ml water
  • 1 oz. 28 g frozen spinach
  • 2 tsp 2 tsp grated, fresh ginger
  • 2 tbsp 2 tbsp lime juice, divided
  • grated fresh ginger, for serving
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Instructions

  1. Add the coconut milk or coconut cream, water, spinach, and grated ginger into a blender. Also, add half of the lime juice. Increase the amount of lime juice to taste, after blending together until smooth.
  2. Sprinkle with some grated ginger and serve. So tasty!!

Tip

Prep your smoothies ahead of time to ease the morning rush. They last in the fridge for up to 2 days. Use an air-tight lid and remember to shake well before drinking!

About the recipe

This recipe comes from Fanny Lindkvist, who runs a popular Swedish blog and the Instagram account LessCarbs.

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32 comments

  1. 1
    Eric
    May 26 2015
    How about a strict low carb sauerbraten recipe?
    Might be a great way to add vinegar to the last meal of the day

    Thanks Eric

  2. 2
    Ben
    April 6 2016
    Could you switch the lime juice for a teaspoon of Instant coffee or Cocoa powder?
  3. 3
    Christy
    April 5 2017
    Watch out, I accidentally used cream of coconut instead of coconut cream. Didn't realize my mistake until afterwards when I got a huge blood sugar spike. Coconut Cream: 3 TB = 3 g carbs, Cream of Coconut: 3 TB = 31.5 g carbs. ? I'll be checking my food labels MUCH more carefully from now on. ?
  4. 4
    Hillol Ray
    June 4 2017
    Thank you Dr. Eric. Wants to know more from you..
  5. 5
    Nicole
    June 30 2017
    what's the difference between coconut cream and cream of coconut? Can you give examples please?
    Reply: #6
  6. 6
    Reply to comment #5 by Nicole
    Shira
    October 2 2017
    I believe that cream of coconut has added sugar and is processed. One brand I can think of is coco lopez. Check the can to make sure your coconut cream is just that - coconut cream.
  7. 7
    Nancy
    October 12 2017
    can you use fresh spinach
    Reply: #29
  8. 8
    kjmca
    December 3 2017
    I'm a bit cautious of fresh ginger in drinks due to some disappointments in past recipes but this was delicious and perfect for a summer morning.
    I used fresh baby spinach and fresh ginger and added some avocado and a little bit of stevia, and those lime, ginger and sweet flavours mix together perfectly and just pop! The avocado and coconut cream provided the perfect amount of creaminess and with a bit of ice, it was really refreshing. Thanks for a great recipe!
  9. 9
    Amanda
    June 3 2018
    Cream of coconut is used for pina coladas. Coconut cream is in the cooking isle next to coconut milk usually, and most brands usually carry both of those cooking ingredients. Thai Kitchen is the most common brand I've seen.
  10. 10
    Olets
    January 13 2019
    I forgot the fresh ginger the first time I made this and it was delicious. Will try it again with the ginger.
  11. 11
    Oleta
    January 13 2019
    Also I did use fresh spinach instead of frozen
  12. 12
    Tamara
    February 4 2019
    ooh I love you all, but this was terrible. The lime took over :( I followed the recipe, shoulda add something else I guess. Please revise this recipe. Had to swallow it cause I was hungry!
  13. 13
    Baker
    February 12 2019
    I'll try fresh ingredients and frozen! The GINGER will be the most important and healthy ingredient... I have been using GINGER for 3 Years straight in just about every meal... Best probiotic... I have had as much as a sniff in that time... I HAD terrible sinuses for years.
  14. 14
    Lauren
    May 18 2019
    I cannot have coconut . Is it possible to substitute with almond paste?
    Reply: #15
  15. 15
    Reply to comment #14 by Lauren
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    May 21 2019

    I cannot have coconut . Is it possible to substitute with almond paste?

    Almond milk would work well.

  16. 16
    Jennifer
    June 1 2019
    This is so delicious & refreshing, I added a little bit of xylitol for sweetness. It tastes just like a key lime milkshake.
  17. 17
    Stephanie
    June 2 2019
    How much ice should I add to make it a frozen type smoothie?
  18. 18
    Melinda
    June 29 2019
    I don't like it very much. I'm not a fan
  19. 19
    Jax Lily
    July 30 2019
    Can I substitute the lime for something else? I'm deathly allergic to all citrus.
    Reply: #20
  20. 20
    Reply to comment #19 by Jax Lily
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    July 30 2019

    Can I substitute the lime for something else? I'm deathly allergic to all citrus.

    If you are allergic to all citrus, it may be best to just avoid it altogether.

  21. 21
    Amy L
    January 19 2020
    Is supposed to make such a small amount?
  22. 22
    patricia.anne.lambert
    June 30 2020
    Are there recipes for vegetable smoothies that don't use milk, yoghurt, or almond/coconut milks?
    Reply: #23
  23. 23
    Reply to comment #22 by patricia.anne.lambert
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    June 30 2020

    Are there recipes for vegetable smoothies that don't use milk, yoghurt, or almond/coconut milks?

    What kind of liquid did you have in mind?

  24. 24
    Jane
    August 29 2020
    Any way to make it thicker?
    Replies: #25, #26
  25. 25
    Reply to comment #24 by Jane
    Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
    August 30 2020

    Any way to make it thicker?

    I'm not entirely sure, but you may want to try adding less water or perhaps adding more spinach.

  26. 26
    Reply to comment #24 by Jane
    Sophie
    September 22 2020

    Any way to make it thicker?

    Try adding some avocado, it helps cream it up a bit.

  27. 27
    Sara Lundblad
    November 12 2020
    Are you sure the quantities are right, that is tiny smoothie for 1...?!
  28. 28
    Sara Lundblad
    November 12 2020
    This is wrong, I looked it up on Fannys page there should be an avocado per serving and 100 ml coconut per person. 150 ml water etc
  29. 29
    Reply to comment #7 by Nancy
    stahlmk
    May 8 2021
    I was wondering the same thing. Did you ever try it?
  30. 30
    Barb
    September 4 2021
    Re: posts 27 and 28. What was the conclusion on the quantities for this smoothie? Is the smaller quantity here because of the diet it has been fitted into or is it ok to go with the larger quantity and still stay within the diet constraints?
    Reply: #31
  31. 31
    Reply to comment #30 by Barb
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    September 5 2021

    Re: posts 27 and 28. What was the conclusion on the quantities for this smoothie? Is the smaller quantity here because of the diet it has been fitted into or is it ok to go with the larger quantity and still stay within the diet constraints?

    Our listed nutrition is accurate for the measurements given. This is a small serving size. If you wish to have 2 servings, just double each of the macros listed.

  32. 32
    andrea
    September 25 2022
    It's lovely but the quantity is like drinking a shot of greens and that's it...too small for a "smoothie"

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