Low Carb Ginger Smoothie - Dairy-Free Recipe

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 Naomi Sherman, nutritional review by Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE in Recipes, Beverage

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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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Making low carb simple

Instructions

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.
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 apopular Swedish blog and theInstagramaccount LessCarbs.

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32 comments

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
Ben
April 6 2016
Could you switch the lime juice for a teaspoon of Instant coffee or Cocoa powder?
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. ?
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Hillol Ray
June 4 2017
Thank you Dr. Eric. Wants to know more from you..
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Nicole
June 30 2017
what's the difference between coconut cream and cream of coconut? Can you give examples please?
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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.
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Nancy
October 12 2017
can you use fresh spinach
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Oleta
January 13 2019
Also I did use fresh spinach instead of frozen
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!
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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
Lauren
May 18 2019
I cannot have coconut . Is it possible to substitute with almond paste?
Reply: #15
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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
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
Stephanie
June 2 2019
How much ice should I add to make it a frozen type smoothie?
18
Melinda
June 29 2019
I don't like it very much. I'm not a fan
19
Jax Lily
July 30 2019
Can I substitute the lime for something else? I'm deathly allergic to all citrus.
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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
Amy L
January 19 2020
Is supposed to make such a small amount?
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patricia.anne.lambert
June 30 2020
Are there recipes for vegetable smoothies that don't use milk, yoghurt, or almond/coconut milks?
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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
Jane
August 29 2020
Any way to make it thicker?
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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
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Sophie
September 22 2020
Any way to make it thicker?
Try adding some avocado, it helps cream it up a bit.
27
Sara Lundblad
November 12 2020
Are you sure the quantities are right, that is tiny smoothie for 1...?!
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
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stahlmk
May 8 2021
I was wondering the same thing. Did you ever try it?
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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?
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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.
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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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