CHEF ROCCO DISPIRITO’S SIMPLE SMOOTHIES
Get your morning boost with these delicious recipes from “Rocco’s Keto Comfort Food Diet”
MIXED-BERRY SMOOTHIE
PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES ★ SERVINGS: 1
Berries are your best keto bet for fruit because they’re low in sugar. They also pair well with greens like kale in smoothies.
1/4 cup frozen mixed berries, such as blueberries and raspberries
1/4 cup baby kale
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup crushed ice
1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder (such as Rocco)
1/2 tablespoon almond butter
1 tablespoon your favorite granulated sweetener such as swerve or monk fruit in the raw
1 tablespoon coconut oil
In a blender, combine all the ingredients and blend until smooth.
PER SERVING ★ CALORIES: 250 ★ GRAMS OF PROTEIN: 14 ★ GRAMS OF FAT: 18 ★ GRAMS OF CARBOHYDRATE: 6 ★ PERCENT OF PROTEIN: 23% ★ PERCENT OF FAT: 66% ★ PERCENT OF CARBOHYDRATE: 11%”
PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE SLUSHEE
PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES ★ SERVINGS: 1
Here’s an icy treat that’s like sipping a candy bar of chocolate and peanut butter—a quick breakfast drink for any morning of the week.
3 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons full-fat unsweetened coconut milk, chilled
2 tablespoons heavy cream, chilled
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 tablespoon of your favorite granulated sweetener such as swerve or monk fruit in the raw
1 1/2 tablespoons creamy unsweetened natural peanut butter
1/2 cup crushed ice
In a blender, combine all the ingredients and blend until smooth.
PER SERVING ★ CALORIES: 363 ★ GRAMS OF PROTEIN: 9 ★ GRAMS OF FAT: 29 ★ GRAMS OF CARBOHYDRATE: 13 ★ PERCENT OF PROTEIN: 12% ★ PERCENT OF FAT: 73% ★ PERCENT OF CARBOHYDRATE: 15%
GREEN AVOCADO SMOOTHIE
PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES ★ SERVINGS: 1
This glass of delight has avocado for added richness. Avocado is technically a fruit—one that contains heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, which can lower cholesterol levels.
1/2 avocado, halved and pitted
1/2 cup well-packed baby kale
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup crushed ice
2 tablespoons of your favorite granulated sweetener such as swerve or monk fruit in the raw
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon coconut oil
Scoop the avocado flesh into a blender. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
TIP: Blend smoothies for at least 5 minutes. This pumps up the recipe with extra air, which will make you feel full.
PER SERVING ★ CALORIES: 308 ★ GRAMS OF PROTEIN: 3 ★ GRAMS OF FAT: 29 ★ GRAMS OF CARBOHYDRATE: 15 ★ PERCENT OF PROTEIN: 4% ★ PERCENT OF FAT: 81% ★ PERCENT OF CARBOHYDRATE: 15%