Keto Strawberry Milkshake
A thick, frosty, soda-fountain-style pink shake made from frozen strawberries, cream and a pinch of xanthan gum for body. There's no ice cream and no added sugar.
Nutrition per serving
1 cup- Net carbs
- 5.6g
- Calories
- 236kcal
- Protein
- 2.3g
- Fat
- 22g
- Total carbs
- 15 g
- Fiber
- 1.4 g
Calculated from USDA FoodData Central values for each ingredient (optional ingredients excluded). Brands vary — check your labels if you track closely.
Ingredients
Chocolate milkshake: Cocoa replaces the strawberries for a classic diner chocolate shake, and extra ice keeps it thick and frosty.
- Blend the cocoa and extra sweetener with the almond milk and cream for a few seconds first so the cocoa dissolves, then add all the ice and blend until thick.
Dairy-free (coconut cream): Rich coconut cream replaces the heavy cream. The shake stays thick and creamy, with a soft tropical note alongside the strawberry.
- Warm the can of coconut cream slightly and stir until smooth before measuring, or it will leave waxy flecks in the cold shake.
- Nice to have (optional)
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¾ cup frozen sliced strawberriesleave out - Also add
- Nice to have (optional)
- Nice to have (optional)
Estimated cost $2.83 for 2 servings ($1.42 each) · how we estimate
Instructions
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Add the almond milk, cream, sweetener, vanilla and xanthan gum to a blender, then the frozen strawberries and ice.
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Blend on high 45–60 seconds, until thick, smooth and pale pink, stopping once to push the strawberries down if needed.
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Taste, add more sweetener if your berries are tart, and blend 5 seconds more.
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Pour into chilled glasses. Top with a swirl of whipped cream and the sliced strawberry, if you like.
Tips for success
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The pinch of xanthan gum is the soda-fountain secret. It gives the shake body and keeps it from separating, but more than a pinch makes it gummy. - Freeze sliced strawberries flat on a tray so they blend smoothly; whole frozen berries can jam the blades.
- For an extra-thick, spoonable shake, blend in a scoop of no-churn vanilla ice cream, and count its carbs too.
Nice to have, not needed
- Whipped cream and a fresh strawberry on top are the soda-fountain finish — it is thick and pretty without them.
Storage & meal prep
- Best eaten fresh
Reheat: Best enjoyed immediately; freeze any leftovers as ice pops.
Best enjoyed immediately. Pour leftovers into ice-pop molds and freeze.
Variations
2 variations, each with its own ingredients and macrosChocolate milkshake
FlavorCocoa replaces the strawberries for a classic diner chocolate shake, and extra ice keeps it thick and frosty.
- + 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- + 1 tbsp extra powdered erythritol or allulose
- + ½ cup extra ice cubes
- no frozen sliced strawberries
3.6 g net · 232 kcal · 3 g protein · 23 g fat · ≈$1.18 per serving (−2 g net carbs vs the original)
Dairy-free (coconut cream)
DietRich coconut cream replaces the heavy cream. The shake stays thick and creamy, with a soft tropical note alongside the strawberry.
- heavy cream → coconut cream
6.6 g net · 230 kcal · 2.8 g protein · 22 g fat · ≈$1.29 per serving (+1 g net carbs vs the original)
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