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Low Carb Diabetic Breakfast Smoothie

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  • Mixed Berry Diabetic Breakfast Smoothie Recipe
  • Low Carb Diabetic Breakfast Smoothie+−
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Notes
    • Alterations
  • Why This Smoothie Supports Blood Sugar Balance
  • Diabetic Breakfast Smoothie Tips and Variations
  • Final Thoughts

Struggling with what to eat for breakfast with diabetes? You’re not alone! Many people find it hard to figure out what to eat in the morning—especially when managing prediabetes or type 2 diabetes.

Some people skip breakfast altogether, but that can backfire. For those with diabetes, skipping breakfast may lead to higher blood sugar levels due to the dawn phenomenon, where the body releases glucose into the bloodstream in the early hours of the day.

Starting your day with a balanced meal, even something simple, can help regulate your blood sugar and set a steady course for the rest of the day.

That’s where breakfast smoothies for diabetics come in. They’re quick, easy, and when made right, they can be blood sugar friendly.

The best breakfast smoothies for diabetics combine whey protein, healthy fats, and a controlled amount of carbohydrates to help keep you full, fuel your body, and avoid blood sugar spikes.

If you’ve been searching for low carb smoothies for diabetics, we’ve got a recipe for you. It’s also highly customizable, so you can switch things up and still stick to your goals.

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Mixed Berry Diabetic Breakfast Smoothie Recipe

Low carb Diabetic Breakfast Smoothie
Low carb Diabetic Breakfast Smoothie
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Low Carb Diabetic Breakfast Smoothie

Prep Time3 minutes mins
Total Time3 minutes mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 482kcal
Carbs: 23g
Net Carbs: 15g

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup frozen mixed berries
  • 2 scoops protein powder – preferably whey protein for it's known – blood sugar-lowering benefits
  • 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

Instructions

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

Notes

Alterations

  • Skip the berries and make a nutty smoothie with a tablespoon of peanut butter
  • Spice it up with different spices – nutmeg, cloves, allspice
  • 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, get creative and enjoy!

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Why This Smoothie Supports Blood Sugar Balance

This recipe is an excellent example of diabetic smoothie recipes that work with your metabolism, not against it:

  • Protein powder provides sustained energy, helping slow digestion and support blood sugar control. In fact, whey protein helps to lower post meal blood sugar levels, by up to 28% according to research studies!
  • Healthy fats from flaxseed oil and desiccated coconut help keep you full, reduce cravings, and support heart health.
  • Mixed berries add natural sweetness and antioxidants with fewer carbs than tropical fruits or bananas.
  • Cinnamon and vanilla enhance flavor and may support better insulin sensitivity.

Together, these ingredients make one of the best breakfast smoothies for diabetics, particularly if you’re aiming to follow a lower carb eating pattern.

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Diabetic Breakfast Smoothie Tips and Variations

Want to mix things up while keeping it low carb?

  • Swap the fruit: Try using only strawberries or raspberries for even fewer carbs.
  • Change the fat source: Avocado or nut butter can replace the oil for a creamy texture.
  • Add fiber: A spoon of chia seeds or psyllium husk can boost satiety and gut health.
  • Add greens: A handful of baby spinach blends easily and increases the nutrient density.

If your goal is better blood sugar balance, low carb smoothies for diabetics are a smart breakfast option that can help you feel energized and in control.

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Final Thoughts

If breakfast feels like a challenge, this smoothie can be a game-changer. It’s quick, blood sugar friendly, and packed with good nutrition. And since it’s so easy to adapt, it won’t get boring either.

So if you’ve been searching for smoothie recipes for diabetics, give this one a try. It might just become your new go-to breakfast!

Looking for some more alternatives? Grab a free copy of our smoothie ebook below.

It’s got a variety of tasty options you can add to your breakfast, lunch or snack menu to satisfy your appetite and keep your A1c levels happy too!

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