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.
| Prep Time | 3 minutes |
| Servings |
people
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- 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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Total Carbs:27gNet Carbs:15 g
Fiber:12gCalories:560kcal
Ingredients
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- Place everything into a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour into a glass and you're good to go.
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!
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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%
Total Carbohydrates 27g
9%
Dietary Fiber 12g
48%
Sugars 10g
Protein 15g
30%
Vitamin A
6%
Vitamin C
1%
Calcium
29%
Iron
18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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