How to make a low-carb milkshake

Strawberries, mangos or bananas are fruit choices to consider for your milkshake.

A milkshake is something that is not expected to appear on the dieter's menu. Adapting the recipe to a low-carb variety is an option for the dieter or someone who is practicing a healthier lifestyle. A low-carb recipe contains a lower percentage of carbohydrates. Low-carb is defined as 25 to 39 percent of the nutrients coming from carbohydrates. A very low-carb diet has a 0 to 24 percent carbohydrate ratio, according to Every Diet.

Things You'll Need

• 3/4 cup fat-free milk
• 1/2 cup fruit
• 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup ice
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• No-calorie sweetener
• Blender

Instructions

1. Gather all of the ingredients for the milkshake. Wash the fruit. For mangoes, peaches or bananas, peel the fruit. Cut the fruit into quarters.

2. Place all of the ingredients into the blender. With the top of the blender in place, turn the blender on. Whirl the ingredients until the milkshake is smooth. Remove the blender top and stir the mixture. Reposition the top and blend once more for a few seconds.

3. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

Tips & Warnings

• Adjust the sweetness of the milkshake by adding the desired amount of sweetener.

• Orange juice or soy milk can replace the low-fat milk in the recipe.

• Top the milkshake with cinnamon or nutmeg.

• Milkshake can also be used as a dip.

References

• Every Diet: Low Carb Diets
• New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services: More Fruit and Veggie Recipes
• DLife; Diabetic Recipes; Low-Carb Strawberry Milkshake Recipe; Nechama Cohen