Sometimes I just want something beautiful for breakfast.
Beautiful…
And chocolate…
With a few berries thrown in.
Something easy to make and a bit decadent.
This low carb Chocolate Smoothie Bowl hits all of those sweet spots for me.
It’s like a thick chocolate milkshake but it’s good for you. I know. It doesn’t look like it’s healthy. But, it’s a sugar-free protein smoothie using one of my favorite low carb protein powders, Isopure.
I could eat this every day. EVERY DAY.
Although it’s the middle of winter I still crave ice cream and this thick and creamy, chocolate smoothie takes care of that craving toot-suite.
And, it is so easy to make. The blender does all of the work for me. I just add ingredients, push a button, et voila; the magic happens and I have a bowl of chocolate heaven in a minute.
Thank goodness for modern appliances! I’m a gadget junkie and couldn’t live without my blender. I’m sure you feel the same?
You might be wondering why is this a low carb chocolate smoothie bowl and not a low carb chocolate smoothie in a glass? Well, putting it in a bowl with my favorite fruits and nuts on top was infinitely more pretty and 100x more fun, of course. Everyone should have a little bowl of beautiful in the morning. Dontcha think?
How will you decorate yours?
Hmmm. Not into cold breakfast? What about a simple porridge? Check out the Almond Porridge and the Coconut Flour Porridge. They’re beautiful, too!
Looking for something crunchy? I have a Really Good Low Carb Granola and Macadamia Berry Blast Granola
This beautiful low carb chocolate smoothie bowl is 3 net carbs.
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Low Carb Chocolate Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup Vanilla Whey Protein Powder (Isopure has zero carbs)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
- sweetener to taste
- 3 cups crushed ice
- 1/8 teaspoon xanthan gum or glucomannan powder (or 1/2 teaspoon psyllium husk powder)
- 1/2 cup raspberries
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate arils
Instructions
- Pour the almond milk into a blender carafe.
- Add the protein powder, cocoa powder, sweetener, and thickener if using.
- Add the ice on top and blend. With the blender running add the melted coconut oil and continue blending until it almost doubles in volume. Taste and adjust.
- Pour into a bowl and top with the fruit and nuts.
Notes
Nutrition
What is the secret to increasing the volume? I didn’t seem to get 4 cups volume :)
Hmmm. Mine fluffed up to almost 4 cups, Emma. Did you use the xanthan gum? It helps fluff it up a little and adds a nice mouth feel. -Kim
To be dairy free you’d need to use a plant based protein powder. Whey is the by product of cheese making, hence not DF. I like trader Joe’s unsweetened pea protein and it only had 1 carb
You are correct, Melissa. It should say casein-free and lactose-free. I will correct the information. -Kim
Wow, this is amazing. Delicious!
Perfect for Summer, right? So happy you liked it. Have a great weekend. -Kim
Holy yum! Im totally diggin the smoothie bowls right now to beat this winter weather! Chocolate in a smoothie? YES PELASE!
Thanks, Bethany. Smoothie bowls are the best! -Kim
yumyumYUM! I’m obsessed with smoothies right now and have recently discovered the awesomeness of smoothie bowls! Just discovering your blog and I love it. beautiful photography! Where is this bowl from?
Hi Brita. SMOOTHIE BOWLS – I feel the same! :)
Thank you for the compliment on the photography – I struggle and struggle! I thought YOUR photography was nice when I just popped over for a peek! The bowl is from Australia – Susan Simonini. She is also on IG. Thanks for commenting. – Kim
Question…where does the coconut oil come in? Do you blend it with the almond milk and powders?
Ooops! Sorry, Cara. I changed the recipe to include when to add the coconut oil. I add it with the blender going while the ice is being crushed and incorporated. Thanks for your question. Have a nice day! -Kim