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Keto Avocado Smoothie With Coconut Milk, Ginger, and Turmeric

By Kim Hardesty

A rich creamy keto avocado smoothie made with ginger and turmeric. This detox smoothie is high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Sugar free and high in good fats, it’s perfect for those on a healthy low carb keto diet. Paleo, Whole 30, Dairy Free.

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Two green smoothies, one in front of the other, in clear handled. footed mugs with blue and white striped straws. next to a colorful blue napkin with cut avocados, lemons and ginger.

A rich creamy keto avocado smoothie made with ginger and turmeric.

Smoothies are very popular breakfast options. Every day I see beautiful smoothie bowls on Instagram and Pinterest. Not only are they gorgeous eye candy but they might as well BE candy to those on a controlled carbohydrate diet. This healthy low carb coconut milk avocado smoothie is low in sugar and tastes great - thanks to my friend the avocado.

When choosing ingredients for this delicious avocado smoothie, I considered both taste and health. My goal was to prepare a smoothie that contains healthy fats, vitamins and minerals, and soothing compounds for the stomach.  Anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory compounds for the body were also a must. All of this in a creamy drink that tastes mildly of coconut, ginger, and turmeric.

Two green avocado coconut smoothies in clear glass footed mugs with blue and white straws on a brown wooden board next to a blue napkin with cut avocado, lemons, ginger and coconut flakes.

Avocados are currently on trend in the food blogging world and with good reason. Not only are they delicious, they are packed with nutrition. Avocados contain heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, vitamin K, magnesium, and potassium. In fact, avocados contain more potassium per ounce than bananas (136 mg vs 100 mg) and much less sugar (.2 g vs 3.4 g). It’s no wonder they are the darlings of low carb keto dieters everywhere.

This detox smoothie is high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds.

Coconut milk is full of medium chain fatty acids (lauric acid), vitamins, and minerals. Medium chain fatty acids have been shown to boost metabolism, and lauric acid specifically, contains anti-fungal/bacterial properties and may be neuro-protecive. (read about coconut milk here)

Close up of a green avocado coconut milk smoothie in a clear glass mug with flaked coconut and a straw next to a blue napkin with cut lemons, avocado and ginger.

Ginger and turmeric are both powerful antioxidants and contain anti-inflammatory compounds. They’ve both been studied extensively in their effect on certain cancers. So, it’s my hope that this low carb avocado coconut milk smoothie with ginger and turmeric is as healthy as it is delicious. (read about ginger in this article and turmeric in this article)

If you enjoy this ingredient combination try the keto avocado smoothie with cilantro and mint (recipe coming soon). It’s soothing and refreshing.

 Coconut Milk Avocado Smoothie with ginger and turmeric is 4 net carbs per serving.

Keto Avocado Smoothie With Coconut Milk, Ginger, and Turmeric

A rich creamy low carb coconut milk avocado smoothie made with detox ingredients like ginger and turmeric, both high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Sugar free and high in good fats, it’s perfect for those on a healthy low carb keto diet.
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Course: Breakfast, Drinks and Smoothies
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 232kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ avocado (3-4 oz)
  • Âľ cup full - fat coconut milk (from a can)
  • ÂĽ cup almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger (about ½ inch piece)
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon lemon or lime juice (or more to taste)
  • 1 cup crushed ice (or more for a thicker smoothie)
  • sugar-free sweetener to taste

Instructions

  • Add the first 6 ingredients to a blender and blend on low-speed until smooth. 
  • Add crushed ice and sweetener. Blend on high until smooth. 
  • Taste and adjust sweetness and tartness per your taste buds.  Makes 2 avocado smoothies. NET CARBS 4.18 per 1 smoothie.
  • NOTE: Adding a pinch of black pepper will make the curcumin in the turmeric more bioavailable and doesn't impact the taste.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Keto Avocado Smoothie With Coconut Milk, Ginger, and Turmeric
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232 Calories from Fat 202
% Daily Value*
Fat 22.4g34%
Sodium 25mg1%
Carbohydrates 6.9g2%
Fiber 2.8g12%
Sugar 1.14g1%
Protein 1.7g3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.9g | Protein: 1.7g | Fat: 22.4g | Sodium: 25mg | Fiber: 2.8g | Sugar: 1.14g

About Kim Hardesty

Kim is a self taught cook with over 30 years experience in the kitchen. She develops and tests low carb and keto recipes in her California home. She began her low carb journey in 2009 and at the urging of friends, started blogging in 2014. Kim shares delicious low carb and keto recipes no one would believe are sugar-free. Her recipes are featured in newsstand publications and on sites all over the internet.

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  1. Michelle van Kriedt

    December 17, 2022 at 11:38 am

    Kim, I’m enjoying this recipe. I’d like to know if your almond milk contributes to the carb count, because mine is very low and I have an organic coconut milk I’ve subbed (not the full fat coconut milk primary ingredient) that has 0 carbs. I’m asking because I have a couple things I’d like to try adding but want to know how many carbs of your 6.9 carbs calculation is the almond milk. The carb breakdown would give me more leeway.

    Reply
    • Kim Hardesty

      June 16, 2023 at 3:31 pm

      Hi Michelle, my almond milk adds very little in carbs. The canned coconut milk and avocado add the carbs. -Kim

      Reply
  2. Paige Rice

    September 05, 2022 at 9:54 am

    Best. Smoothie. Ever!! I love how clean and healthy this tastes, and actually being able to enjoy a smoothie on a keto diet is wonderful. Thank you!

    Reply
  3. melissa D hall

    November 28, 2021 at 9:01 am

    This was great. I added extra honey. I have never used coconut milk before since I am not a fan of coconut however you could not taste it.
    Also you can tell it is super healthy and after drinking it you can feel your body soaking up all the nutrients.

    Reply
    • Kim Hardesty

      December 03, 2021 at 7:24 am

      Thanks Melissa. I have to say, I peeked at your site. It's beautiful. Good luck in your business. I love to see women owned businesses thrive. Have a wonderful weekend. -Kim

      Reply
    • Denise

      December 07, 2022 at 5:16 pm

      Omg.
      I had absolute zero idea what to expect from this. I've never had an avocado smoothie before, I've never used coconut before, had no clue. I was a little skeptical because the smell was a little strong, but then I took a sip and wow. This is so good. I love it. I put only one teaspoon of Lakanto monk fruit sweetener with erythritol in it. I am a sugar addict and I'm currently on keto and have had nothing sweet for a week now. Although I definitely could have added more, one teaspoon made it just sweet enough that it is felt like a dessert drink, but not so sweet that I was drinking a milkshake. THANK YOU FOR THIS!

      Reply
  4. Carol Zupkas

    August 22, 2021 at 11:54 pm

    For our dietary needs I added the following: green powder, fresh frozen spinach/kale, MCT oil, Collagen and about 1/4 cup almond milk. It was smooth, creamy, delicious and I feel a buzz from having just finished drinking!!!

    Reply
  5. Lalitha

    April 29, 2021 at 6:27 am

    Tried it. The subtle taste if ginger and turmeric in the avacado tasted heavenly. thank u

    Reply
    • ElissaAnn

      June 05, 2021 at 11:39 am

      Yummm! Needed an energy boost after running around with my 2 year old this morning and it’s so hot in IL today...this was the perfect solution! I’m currently drinking this with a couple substitutions and will definitely be having all of it...I didn’t have almond milk and only had 2/3 cup full fat coconut milk left after using it for some other drinks, but I mixed a little heavy whipping cream, a little lite coconut milk, and water to make up the remaining liquid. Added 1/2 Tbsp Erithritol/monk fruit sweetener (could use a little more next time). Had to use a dried ginger, but next time I want to try fresh!

      Reply
  6. Jessie

    April 19, 2021 at 9:22 am

    I'm following an anti-candida diet and finding smoothies I can eat that don't have fruit in them are hard to find. This one is delicious, nutritious, and will definitely be a new part of my routine. I added collagen peptides to mine. Tastes so tropical! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Nikki

      December 26, 2021 at 1:32 pm

      Can I make and freeze ahead of time?

      Reply
  7. wayne frayer

    October 16, 2020 at 4:03 am

    awesome

    Reply
  8. JayP

    August 05, 2020 at 10:14 am

    What a recipe! Delicious, creamy treat. Thanks, Kim. Keep those recipes coming

    Reply
  9. Silvana

    July 30, 2020 at 9:46 am

    Hi
    I’m new to keto and so confused
    I scanned my coconut milk can in carb manager and the values were astronomical!!!
    I used the unsweetened Thai kitchen brand.
    Needless to say I dumped it down the drain after only a few sips. Doing the math from the can I should have been fine but I got really scared. What kind of full fat coconut milk do u use?
    The scan read
    400 net carbs
    1950 grams of fat
    And like 200000 calories.
    Thanks

    Reply
    • Kim Hardesty

      July 30, 2020 at 11:18 am

      Hi Silvana. I don't like carb manager. I prefer fatsecret.com for figuring out the nutritional information of foods and recipes. I always weigh my ingredients to get the most accurate numbers. A food scale is fairly inexpensive and after few times of measuring certain foods, you learn by eye how much of a certain food is a serving.

      I use Thai Kitchen full fat coconut milk (unsweetened) because that is usually what I find in the store. -Kim

      Reply
  10. Faria

    July 03, 2020 at 12:00 pm

    Loved it! It was Delicious!

    Reply
  11. Miguel Lazo

    June 28, 2020 at 7:11 am

    The smoothie was great, found it this morning the recipe (I didn’t used sweetener but I used honey) it gave it a little sweeter.

    Reply
  12. Tatiana

    March 28, 2020 at 7:52 am

    I made it! I’m not on the keto diet but I’m trying to eat lower carb. It tastes like lemon-ginger or a pina colada and it’s creamy. This smoothie looked delicious and I was excited to make it. It’s amazing. I added 1/4 cup of coconut milk powder because I don’t have coconut milk right now and, lemon juice. I recommend lime. These are non-keto but I added maple syrup because sugar-free sweetener don’t agree with my stomach and half a frozen banana. Both thumbs up!

    Reply
  13. Kyle

    February 17, 2020 at 2:41 pm

    Is the nutrition values per single serving or is that the value for both servings?. The recipe says it makes 2 servings. So if I were to drink everything I made following this recipe it would be about 14 carbs right?

    Reply
    • Kim Hardesty

      February 17, 2020 at 3:56 pm

      Hi Kyle. The total carbs for drinking the whole smoothie is 13.8 g carbs, while the NET CARBS (total carbs minus fiber) is 8.36 g. -Kim

      Reply
  14. Deb

    January 24, 2020 at 8:21 am

    I love this recipe! So tasty and refreshing. And low carb too, which is important to this diabetic. I added a few drops of liquid stevia for a touch of sweetness.

    Reply
  15. Ceylon Cinnamons

    December 24, 2019 at 9:58 pm

    Very tasty! Thanks for sharing this recipe, it really works for us.
    I adapted this recipe for breakfast -I added extra ginger to it and I used a little bit of cinnamon instead of artificial sweetener. I put a fist in the spinach. I am trying to help with the cold and get extra vegetables in my diet.

    Reply
  16. Maggie

    December 04, 2019 at 9:41 am

    Is this powdered turmeric or ground fresh turmeric?

    Reply
    • Kim Hardesty

      December 04, 2019 at 10:17 am

      Hi Maggie, it's powdered. I'll make sure to change that tonight. Thank you. -Kim

      Reply
  17. Tanya

    July 12, 2019 at 11:14 am

    It tasted fine. I love ginger so I tried it. Unfortunately not KETO friendly. I realised too late. Low carb sure, but too many carbs for KETO. Lemon juice has 4g, Turmeric has 1g, right there we are at 5g. Not to mention the loads of carbs in the coconut milk. So your calculations are incorrect. I was hardly awake when I tried this recipe and now I'm regretting it, trying to figure out the rest of my meals today. Great.

    Reply
    • Kim

      July 12, 2019 at 7:47 pm

      Tanya, I don't know where or how you are calculating the nutritional information for this recipe but you may want to try again. When I first calculated the nutritional information, I was using a program called MasterCook. Currently, I use Fatsecret.com because I believe it is the most accurate nutritional calculator around. I enter all ingredients by weight except for things measured by teaspoon and sometimes tablespoon. Although Fatsecret calculated a higher Total Carb Count, it also calculated a higher fiber count as well. I still get 4 net carbs per serving (the smoothie serves 2). I will now change the numbers to reflect the newly calculated nutritional information, but the NET CARBS = 4g. This recipe IS KETO and I stand behind it. BTW, Ketogenesis is a metabolic state and not a particular food or recipe. I hope this helps. Enjoy your weekend. -Kim

      Reply
  18. Chan

    June 09, 2019 at 8:26 pm

    I’m worried about the coconut milk kicking me out of ketosis. I I have everything to try it should I worry?

    Reply
    • Kim

      June 10, 2019 at 12:14 pm

      Hi Chan. Full fat unsweetened coconut milk shouldn't kick you out of ketosis. Just watch your carbs throughout the day. -Kim

      Reply
  19. Dee Cee

    May 30, 2019 at 4:44 am

    Outstanding! I bet this could be made into ice cream

    Reply
  20. Melissa Robertson

    February 15, 2019 at 5:39 pm

    Silly question. Can this be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge? If so for how many days? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kim

      February 16, 2019 at 2:36 pm

      Melissa, I would think the avocado would turn brown and because the recipe calls for ice, it may get watery. It would be great frozen into popsicles, though. -Kim

      Reply
      • Melissa Robertson

        February 17, 2019 at 9:58 am

        Popsicles is an awesome idea. I will certainly try this!! Thank you for the quick reply.

        Reply
  21. IslanderHipster

    December 12, 2018 at 11:24 am

    Adding just a pinch of black pepper to this would make the curcumin in the turmeric 2000% more bioavialble. This adds a neglgible effect to the taste while boosting the nutrients value by a big margin.

    Reply
    • Kim

      December 14, 2018 at 10:41 am

      You are absolutely, correct. I should have put that in the recipe. I will mention that now. Thank you so much! -Kim

      Reply
  22. Shalena Ali

    December 10, 2018 at 6:30 am

    This smoothie was really creamy, and nice tasting too. A strong ginger taste though, maybe I used too much. But I liked it very much. I left out the ice and I used one packet of stevia as my sweetener. Nice minty green rich colour.

    Reply
  23. Tiffany

    September 27, 2018 at 8:30 am

    I made this recipe for breakfast - So yummy! I added extra ginger for a 'kick' and I used a bit of cinnamon instead of artificial sweetener. I also threw in a handful of spinach. I'm trying to get over a cold and get extra veggies in my diet to help.

    Reply
    • Kim

      September 27, 2018 at 8:37 am

      Hi Tiffany. I'm so glad you liked the smoothie. I hope you feel better soon! -Kim

      Reply
  24. Valerie

    September 08, 2018 at 5:30 am

    Does it keep well in the fridge for 1-2 days??

    Reply
    • Kim

      September 08, 2018 at 8:19 am

      Valerie, because this smoothie is made with ice, I don't think it will last in the fridge. It's best to enjoy it just after making. -Kim

      Reply
  25. Katherine

    August 24, 2018 at 7:20 am

    I'm excited to try this over the weekend, thanks for sharing this recipe! Do you use fresh turmeric root or the powdered spice in this recipe? I know fresh ginger root makes such a difference so I wasn't sure what you recommended for the turmeric.

    Reply
    • Kim

      August 24, 2018 at 1:25 pm

      Hi Katherine. I just used dried turmeric. I haven't bought fresh yet. -Kim

      Reply
  26. Sherry

    July 07, 2018 at 1:24 pm

    For those dogging her about the sugar fee sweetener, she never said artificial sweetener. Stevia can be used and is a natural alternative to sugar.

    Reply
    • Jez

      October 23, 2019 at 9:31 am

      I was going to say the same thing. Erythritol and Monk Fruit would also be options.

      Reply
  27. Cinnamon Vogue

    June 23, 2018 at 3:55 pm

    Excellent. I used water instead of coconut milk and almond milk and replaced the turmeric with Ceylon Cinnamon. Turmeric is an active oxilate that can damage your liver if taken too much. Did not want to use a sugar free sweetener because even that spikes insulin apparently. So what to use is the question. Avocado tastes better with something sweet, but for Keto I cannot do anything sweet. Darn it. But thanks for the recipe. This is quite nice. Maybe I do have to use coconut milk.

    Reply
    • Kim

      June 23, 2018 at 3:59 pm

      I love how you made this recipe your own! Thanks for sharing. -Kim

      Reply
  28. Margot

    June 10, 2018 at 11:44 am

    This look fantastic but I fail ti understand why you would put artificial sweeteners into healthy drink? To The recipe should include either no sweetners or raw organic honey which has it's own health benefits.

    Reply
    • Kim

      June 10, 2018 at 3:37 pm

      Hi Margot. I absolutely understand your point of view regarding using honey. Since this is a low carb website that keeps diabetics in mind with it's recipes, you wont find honey or any other "real" sugars in the recipes as they spike blood sugar - which poses dangers for diabetics. Instead, those who follow a low carb or keto diet often use erythritol (a natural sugar alternative that is safe for diabetics), xylitol (a natural sugar alcohol found in birch sap, that can spike some diabetics), stevia, or erythritol blends with stevia, monk fruit or oligosaccharides.

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Have a wonderful day. -Kim

      Reply
  29. Maura

    June 03, 2018 at 5:15 am

    It was delicious. I didn't use the ice, but still very good.

    Reply
  30. TOMORROW

    May 24, 2018 at 10:01 am

    I make pineapple mango avocado aloe vera fresh ginger turmeric flax seed granola coconut water with a splash of almond milk. I do those three times a day. When I say these smoothies are the greatest.

    Reply
  31. Rebecca Chuha

    May 06, 2018 at 7:52 am

    This was great. I do AIP so I modified it because the sugar free sweeteners are a no go on the Autoimmune Protocol diet. Honey or a couple of dates would be a good substitute.

    Reply
  32. Debbie

    May 05, 2018 at 8:45 am

    I loved this creamy smoothie! I don’t have fresh ginger on hand so I used organic ground instead. Definitely going to try fresh next. Can this be used as meal replacement smoothie?

    Reply
    • Kim

      May 05, 2018 at 8:50 am

      Hi Debbie. I would add 1 scoop of protein powder to make it more of a keto meal replacement. You may also want to add a little more fat. Also, I wouldn't rely on this as a meal replacement for every day since your get better nutrition when you eat a variety of foods, but I emjoy this a few times a week in the Summer when it is hot. I split it as a snack with the kids. -Kim

      Reply
  33. Wendy

    March 22, 2018 at 7:44 pm

    good day.. is all the calories is for 1 serving?

    Reply
    • Kim

      March 23, 2018 at 10:45 am

      Yes, Wendy, it's per 1 smoothie. If it's just you, you can freeze the other into popsicle molds and enjoy as a snack. -Kim

      Reply
  34. Regina Thomsen

    January 27, 2018 at 12:16 pm

    Thanks for a great recipe!

    Reply
    • Kim

      January 27, 2018 at 2:22 pm

      You are so welcome, Regina. I love this smoothie. I made one for Lisa on Low Carb Yum which is pretty tasty, too! Enjoy your weekend. -Kim

      Reply
  35. Elaine

    May 20, 2017 at 7:20 am

    This looks really good, Kim! I've been buying the small avocados, cutting them into quarters and freezing them individually. Makes for a really good shake or smoothie that's creamier than with ice alone.

    Reply
    • Kim

      May 20, 2017 at 10:43 am

      Thank you, Elaine. I didn't think to freeze avocados but know that guacamole freezes nicely. What a great idea to take advantage of sales and to save ripe avocados from being forgotten in the refrigerator. Great tip! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. Have a wonderful day. -Kim

      Reply
  36. McDonna

    May 07, 2017 at 11:57 am

    This recipe served as a great base for an avocado smoothie! I didn't have fresh ginger on hand, so used 1/2 t. ground organic ginger, 1/2 t. turmeric, 1 T. Pyure organic stevia blend, 1 whole avocado, almond milk and crushed ice. Surprisingly refreshing! It has the consistency of soft serve ice cream and a unique flavor profile.

    The ingredients were chosen based on what I had on hand today, of course. I would increase the stevia and turmeric, and probably bumped up the ginger next time, too. Definitely would make this again.

    Thanks, Kim!

    Reply
    • Kim

      May 07, 2017 at 12:56 pm

      So glad you liked it McDonna. Try it with fresh ginger the next time you have it. It has a totally different flavor - very fresh. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Have a wonderful week. -Kim

      Reply
  37. Adina

    April 19, 2017 at 3:11 am

    I make lots of smoothies, but I have never made one with avocado before. I like avocado, but I've always doubted it would be a good idea for smoothies. You make me curious, I shall have to try it. :)

    Reply
    • Kim

      April 19, 2017 at 5:48 am

      They are really good, but you have to add some sweetener. My neighbor is Filipino and she made them for her kids when they were small. When we adopted my daughter, my neighbor gave me a bag of avocados and told me to make my daughter smoothies. :) Have a great week, Adina. -Kim

      Reply

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