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Low carb recipes

Ring in the New Year With Low carb recipes 10 High Vibe Smoothie Recipes Sip your way to a healthy start. There’s something so satisfying about a fresh start. I’m a sweets girl—there’s really no getting around it. I’ll always opt for pancakes over eggs at brunch and say yes to ice cream even in below-freezing temps.

But oftentimes, that means I’m eating a lot of carbs. So, in the spirit of keeping my energy high for all that I want to get after this year, I’m focusing on quality over quantity. To set all of that into motion, I combed the internet for the best low-carb smoothie recipes I could find. In the past, my favorite smoothies have all relied on bananas for their crave-worthy creaminess. Ready to get to the recipes? Let the smoothies below inspire your midmorning routine for the next 12 months and beyond.

Blackberry Coconut Milk Smoothie from Cooking LSL Why We Love It: I have one word for you: yum. This smoothie relies on the dynamic duo of avocados and coconut milk for a super creamy texture and to fill you up with plenty of healthy fats. Hero Ingredient: A teaspoon of chia seeds takes this smoothie from creamy to am-I-eating-ice-cream? A die-hard avocado toast lover myself, I always associated it with poached eggs and crusty bread. Well, the good news is that you don’t taste it at all in this recipe. It’s responsible for this smoothie’s creamier than creamy texture.

If you’re not salivating yet, I don’t know what to tell you. Hero Ingredient: I bet you didn’t think this smoothie would pack an entire handful of spinach. Well, get ready to be floored—and say hello to your new favorite way to get your greens. Blueberry Cauliflower Smoothie from Gwyneth Paltrow Why We Love It: The ticket to glowing like GP? It’s exactly what I want after a workout to replenish my body with plenty of muscle-building protein. The cruciferous vegetable gives your smoothie the creamy texture we all crave without having to add a high-carb banana to your blender.