Delicious Smoothies for Diabetics – High Energy, No Glucose Crash
I get asked all the time for low carb smoothie recipes… and I’ve got ’em! Browse this variety of smoothies for diabetics: all less than 20 grams of natural sugar with fiber, healthy fats and protein. These breakfast smoothies for diabetics deliver on flavor and nutrition without a blood sugar spike.
I love finding the perfect smoothie recipe for everyone. We all have needs and wants and preferences in our smoothies, so I’ve put together an epic collection of smoothies for diabetics. Even if you don’t struggle with blood sugar spikes, you’ll find these low-carb smoothies are the perfect way to start your day.
Smoothies for Diabetics
Who said watching your blood sugar means no fruit?! While I totally get that all bodies work differently, I also know that whole food should be consumed by everyone. This includes fruits, vegetables and leafy greens. Yet you can consume fruits in a way that doesn’t cause a glucose spike but instead fuels you for the day ahead.
Click on any of the gorgeous recipes below to blend breakfast smoothies for diabetics that will launch your day the right way.
Give your heart a healthy boost with cacao (unsweetened cocoa) in this green smoothie recipe. Serve it in a fancy glass with two straws so you and your loved one can enjoy it together!
Deliciously creamy, with hints of vanilla and cinnamon. This simple oatmeal smoothie is a delicious plant-based breakfast. Naturally sweet, it makes a great dessert, too!
Blend up this strawberry banana smoothie as a fun family treat, or a bright + refreshing morning breakfast. One sip of this smoothie will put a smile on anyone’s face; it’s truly a smoothie for all ages.
With just 5 simple ingredients, this nutrient-packed avocado smoothie recipe blends up in minutes for a satisfying breakfast or hearty snack.
This super fun + super pink strawberry smoothie is springtime perfection. Sweet with not a banana in sight, and a great kid-friendly snack!
Help calm your body and fight inflammation by blending up this vibrant anti-inflammatory smoothie that is loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and taste!
Give your skin a spa day with this deliciously hydrating alkaline smoothie. Refresh and rehydrate thoroughly through plant based ingredients.
Bright açaí and summer cherries blend together into a naturally sweetened, bright red drink brimming with the power of super fruits. This cherry acai smoothie screams summer and makes a great breakfast meal replacement.
This plant-based Vanilla Protein Shake is one of my favorite recipes of all time. I love how creamy, sweet and nourishing it is— and it makes a great post workout recovery smoothie or meal replacement.
Start your day with this raspberry smoothie loaded with iron-rich spinach, antioxidant-rich berries, flaxseed (healthy fats and lignans), and coconut (healthy fats and fiber). Did I mention it makes a great dessert?
The mellow taste of matcha with sweet vanilla, blended into a delicious, creamy smoothie. Enjoy any time of the day, this recipe is perfect for breakfast, pre- and post-workout and midnight snacks, too!
Our tomato-based Veggie Cocktail smoothie recipe is similar to a Bloody Mary, but instead of vodka, we’ve added kale! Your body will thank you for sipping on this veggie-loaded beverage. Add a dash of hot sauce to kick up the heat.
If you need a gorgeous beverage to go with your next beauty treatment night, then try this cherry collagen smoothie. Boosted with a beauty collagen powder, this smoothie will help smooth skin, strengthen nails, and help you glow.
Low Carb Smoothie Popsicles
Bonus! Smoothies are wonderful, but sometimes you just want a treat. That’s where my smoothie popsicle recipes come in. Take smoothies for diabetics and turn them into frozen treats that are low in sugar, high in flavor and oh so fun!
Two simple ingredients is all it takes to make watermelon popsicles sweet enough to fall in love. Ask your kids to join in making this refreshing summer treat.
Thanks to the nutrients found in pineapple and coconut, this pina colada popsicle recipe can hardly be categorized as a treat! Coconut is packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. And pineapple is chock full of Vitamin C.
We’ve taken our natural remedies a step further by adding black elderberry syrup to a soothing, vitamin C-rich mixture to make tasty popsicles for sore throats.
How to Build Breakfast Smoothies For Diabetics
There are 3 components your low sugar, low carb smoothie should have: fiber, protein and healthy fat. Make sure any smoothie you make has a good amount of these 3 components and get ready for a deliciously satisfying beverage. Here’s how I like to build mine:
Fiber
Fiber is underrated and often not fully present in the standard American diet. Since most of us could use more fiber, let’s talk about easy ways to add it to your next smoothie.
- Pith + skin on whole fruit: fruit naturally contains fiber yet did you know that there’s also a lot of fiber in the skin of fruit? Leave the skin on fruits like apples, peaches and pears. Leave the white pith on citrus fruits as well.
- Leafy greens: Green vegetables are loaded with fiber. That’s why my smoothies typically contain leafy greens. If you’re new to drinking your greens, then start small! Add ½ cup or less until you get used to the flavor + texture then work your way up to large handfuls.
- Nuts/seeds: Try adding in 2 tablespoons of raw almonds, cashews, flaxseed, hemp hearts or chia seeds to your next blend for a fiber boost.
Healthy Fat
Carbs need fat to digest, so it makes sense to add healthy fats to all your smoothies to break down the fruit carbs you’re consuming. Toss in avocado, coconut oil or nut/seed butter to the blender for a delightful dose of healthy fat. This key ingredient will also help you feel full longer!
Plant-Based Protein
Protein is a great way to add some depth to your smoothie to gain energy. Leafy greens are a great source of protein, yet if you want a quick way to boost your smoothie then I suggest using a plant-based protein powder. Find one with no sugar and a boost of fiber + healthy fat to get all the goodness in just one mix.
Smoothies for Diabetics FAQs
Focus on a smoothie that is low in natural sugar, made with 100% real ingredients and contains leafy greens as well as healthy fats. Often times adding a plant based protein powder without sugar can also your body process the natural sugars in fruits.
They can be! Look for one with protein, healthy fat and leafy greens to ensure your body gets what it needs to process the natural sugar from fruit in smoothies.
Stick to low sugar fruits like berries, green apples and more while making sure to eat them along side fiber-filled vegetables like leafy greens. Healthy fats also help your body process these fruits easily.
