Key Lime Pie Smoothie

Recipe makes 2 servings

Ingredients:

1/2 (68g) avocado
Juice of 1 lime (44g)
Zest of 1 lime (can be from same lime)
2 scoops (78g) HLTH Code Creamy Vanilla
1/4 cup (62g) ricotta cheese
1/4 cup (32g) ground almonds or pistachios
1 tsp (2g) matcha powder
1 cup (245g) plain Greek yogurt or unsweetened almond milk
1 cup (111g) ice
2 Tbsp (1.6g) monk fruit sweetener or low-carb sweetener of choice (optional)

Instructions

Combine ingredients and blend on high speed until smooth and creamy. Adjust sweetness to taste and pour into glasses and serve.

Nutritional breakdown per shake (recipe makes 2)

508 Calories
31.2g Protein
34.9g Fat
9.9g Fiber
22.0g Total Carbs
12.0g NET Carbs
Dr. Benjamin Bikman

Author

Dr. Benjamin Bikman, PhD, is a metabolic scientist and professor of Physiology & Developmental Biology, widely recognized for his research on insulin resistance, human metabolism, and metabolic health. As an expert in energy regulation and the hormonal drivers of obesity, he has published numerous studies connecting diet, macronutrient balance, and insulin response. Dr. Bikman is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of HLTH Code, where he applies his metabolic research to formulate science-backed nutrition solutions. He is also the author of Why We Get Sick, a leading book on metabolic dysfunction, and is frequently referenced in discussions on low-carb nutrition, protein prioritization, and metabolic wellness.