Let’s be honest, your taste buds want dessert, but your jeans want a salad. Enter this Low-Carb Salted Caramel Coffee Smoothie.
It delivers that creamy, sweet, caramel kick without the carb regret or unbuttoning your pants in shame post-sip.
Caffeine? Check. Salted caramel magic? Oh yes. Blood sugar crash? Not today, Satan.
This vegan treat blends espresso, non-dairy milk, and low-glycemic sweetness like it’s auditioning for a bougie coffee shop menu.
So, fuel your hustle, impress your macros, and sip like the health goddess you pretend to be on Instagram stories.
Low-Carb Salted Caramel Coffee Smoothie
A rich, velvety, vegan smoothie with bold coffee, salted caramel flavor, and minimal carbs—your taste buds win without sabotaging your keto dreams.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond or macadamia milk
- 1 shot 1 oz espresso or strong coffee
- 1 tablespoon sugar-free salted caramel syrup vegan-friendly
- ½ teaspoon pink Himalayan salt or sea salt
- 1 scoop plant-based vanilla protein powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup ice cubes
- Optional: pinch of cinnamon or cacao for sass
Instructions
- Brew espresso and let it cool slightly—don’t pour it boiling, unless chaos is your aesthetic.
- Add milk, coffee, caramel syrup, salt, protein powder, vanilla, and ice to your blender.
- Blend until everything looks smoother than your ex’s excuses.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.
- Pour into a tall glass, pose, snap a pic, and enjoy.
Notes
🍌 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 170
- Total Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
🌿 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 20%
- Iron: 8%
- Magnesium: 10%
- Vitamin B6: 6%
- Potassium: 12%
✨ Additional Notes/Tips
- Use chilled coffee to avoid smoothie meltdown.
- Monk fruit or stevia drops can sweeten things up if needed.
- Swap almond milk for coconut if you’re feelin’ exotic.
- Don’t skip the salt—it makes the caramel flavor pop like a champagne cork.
- Add collagen peptides if you’re about that glow-up life (just make sure they’re vegan).
