Name: Low Carb Diabetic Breakfast Smoothie
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 2 people
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 3/4 cup frozen mixed berries; 2 scoops protein powder; 1/2 cup desiccated coconut; 1 cup almond milk (- or use coconut milk); 1 Tablespoon flaxseed oil (- or olive oil); 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 5-10 drops liquid stevia (- optional for extra sweetness); 1/4 cup Water (- if it's too thick for your liking)

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I was over having a conversation on Facebook the other day and it came to my attention that many people struggle with eating breakfast.

If you have diabetes it's not ideal to skip breakfast because even if you don't eat blood sugar will rise. So the very act of eating breakfast can actually help regulate blood sugar.

So the perfect alternative to actually eating something is to whip up a low carb diabetic breakfast smoothie.

A balanced smoothie with protein, healthy fats, and a little carbs from mixed berries, will keep you full, regulate your blood sugar, and help you get through the morning.

So here is a simple breakfast smoothie recipe, with a few alternatives and options to try, so you can give it a different twist every time you have it.

Low Carb Diabetic Breakfast Smoothie

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Total Carbs:27gNet Carbs:15 g

Fiber:12gCalories:560kcal

Prep Time

3 minutes

Servings

people

Ingredients

3/4 cup frozen mixed berries
2 scoops protein powder
1/2 cup desiccated coconut
1 cup almond milk - or use coconut milk
1 Tablespoon flaxseed oil - or olive oil
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
5-10 drops liquid stevia - optional for extra sweetness
1/4 cup Water - if it's too thick for your liking

Total Carbs:27gNet Carbs:15 g

Fiber:12gCalories:560kcal

Prep Time

3 minutes

Servings

people

Ingredients

3/4 cup frozen mixed berries
2 scoops protein powder
1/2 cup desiccated coconut
1 cup almond milk - or use coconut milk
1 Tablespoon flaxseed oil - or olive oil
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
5-10 drops liquid stevia - optional for extra sweetness
1/4 cup Water - if it's too thick for your liking

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Instructions

Place everything into a blender and blend until smooth.
Pour into a glass and you're good to go.

Recipe Notes

Alterations

Skip the berries and make a nutty smoothie with a tablespoon of peanut butter
Spice it up with different spices - nutmeg, cloves
Want a bit of a buzz? Add a shot of freshly brewed coffee to the mix
Don't like the berry coffee idea? Skip the berries, use a few ice cubes instead, add the peanut butter and coffee to make a coffee fudge smoothie
The ideas are endless!

Nutrition Facts

Low Carb Diabetic Breakfast Smoothie

Amount Per Serving

Calories 560 Calories from Fat 432

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 48g 74%

Saturated Fat 36g 180%

Polyunsaturated Fat 5g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Cholesterol 5mg 2%

Sodium 142mg 6%

Potassium 59mg 2%