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5 Diabetic-Friendly Smoothie Recipes That Will Have You Forgetting About Dessert in No Time

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5 Diabetic-Friendly Smoothie Recipes That Will Have You Forgetting About Dessert in No Time

Are you a smoothie person?

So many people love their smoothies, especially for breakfast. They serve as easy, convenient, and great on-the-go options for busy working professionals.

Unfortunately, if you don’t make your own smoothie, you run the risk of adding lots of added sugar to your diet.

If smoothies are your thing, and you miss having them in your diet, I am going to share five delicious and mouthwatering smoothie recipes with you; you won’t even miss that added sugar! Simply place all ingredients into a high-speed blender and blend until creamy.

Enjoy!

Creamy Cocoa Mint Avocado Smoothie

Serves: 1

shutterstock_443938753Ingredients:

  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • ½ sliced avocado
  • ½ cup frozen blueberries
  • 1 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 handful of fresh mint leaves
  • 1 handful of ice

Berry Blast Smoothie

Serves: 2

shutterstock_406519393Ingredients:

  • 1 cup unsweetened almond or coconut milk (not canned)
  • ½ cup frozen blueberries
  • ½ cup frozen blackberries
  • ½ cup unsweetened full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 Tbsp. ground flaxseeds



Green Goddess Smoothie

Serves: 1

shutterstock_317260028Ingredients:

  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut water
  • ½ avocado, sliced
  • ½ peach, peeled and sliced
  • 1 handful fresh spinach
  • 1 Tbsp. ground flaxseeds

Cocoa Delight Smoothie

Serves: 1

shutterstock_321054536Ingredients:

  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup frozen strawberries
  • 1 handful fresh spinach

Cinnamon Oatmeal Smoothie

Serves: 1

shutterstock_366637451Ingredients:

  • 1 cup unsweetened almond or coconut milk (Not canned)
  • ½ frozen banana
  • 1 ground cinnamon
  • 1 pure vanilla extract
  • 2 Tbsp. gluten-free rolled oats

Enjoy these smoothie recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack or dessert! That’s one of the best things about smoothies you can enjoy them as a light meal, bulk them up with some protein powder for an actual meal replacement, or just enjoy them when you are craving something sweet.

These recipes were designed keeping low sugar options in mind that pack in fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals so you can enjoy this sweet treat without the guilt.