10 Delicious Low-Carb Smoothie Recipes for Diabetic and Weight loss

Smoothies are a healthy option of adding fiber and nutrition in your diet from fruits and vegetables. The wrong sort of smoothies, however, can be a bad choice for people with diabetes, especially when eating out.

Having diabetes doesn't mean you have to avoid all the foods you love, but you have to make healthier food choices. A good choice is to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables which are nutritionally heavy but calorie-light.

Some fruits and vegetables are better than others for managing your diabetes. Look for products that are low on the glycemic index.

It's also essential to have lots of calcium and probiotic-rich dairy foods to fortify your bones and provide some good gut bacteria. Some of the good sources are low-fat milk, plant-based milk, kefir, and Greek yogurt.

Pack these nutrients in a smoothie and get a delicious treat. As long as you stick to healthy ingredients and don't add extra sweeteners, these treats can be enjoyed regularly.

Just remember when you mix fruit into your smoothies, don't overdo it on carbohydrates to count them as part of your daily fruit allowance. If you eat too much of that, even natural sugar can drive up your blood sugar.

1. Almond Cocoa Smoothie 

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Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond milk (unsweetened)
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon green tea
• A handful of frozen strawberries
• Add chopped almonds and any fruit of your choice on top before serving.

Cocoa is known for its cholesterol-lowering properties, ideal when trying to lose weight. If you have type 2 diabetes, cocoa will lower your insulin resistance, keeping your blood sugar in check.

Almonds help to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and are packed with vitamin E, magnesium, and potassium.

2. Apple Spinach Smoothie

Ingredients

• 1 small apple, cored and chopped
• 2 packed cups baby spinach (2 ounces)
•  1/2 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
  
• 1/3 cup unsweetened apple juice or orange juice
• 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds

Nutrition: Calories: 138; Fat: 2.4g (0g sat fat); Protein: 7.4g; Carb: 24g; Fiber: 5.2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 69mg; Calcium: 78mg

Apple and orange in this smoothie help to hide the taste of spinach in this smoothie. Just blend it all together and enjoy the sweet treat.

Spinach is rich in magnesium, iron, and manganese, vitamins A, C, and K. Eating this leafy green veggie can benefit the eye health, reduce oxidative stress and blood pressure among other health functions.

3. Low-carb Strawberry Smoothie

A perfect combination for a smoothie that will keep your blood sugar stable and still taste delicious.

Ingredients

• 5 medium strawberry
• 1 cup unsweetened soy milk (or unsweetened almond milk)
• 1/2 cup low-fat Greek-style yogurt
• 6 ice cubes

Nutrition: Calories: 167; Fat: 6g (1g sat fat); Protein: 16g; Carb: 11g; Fiber: 2g; Cholesterol: 8mg; Sodium: 161 mg

Strawberries are packed with vitamin C, fiber, antioxidants, and more. The strawberry's heart-shaped silhouette is the first clue that this fruit is good to you. These powerful little packages are protecting your heart, increasing HDL (good) cholesterol, lowering your blood pressure and providing cancer protection.

Another main ingredient, Soya milk is a good potassium source and can be fortified with vitamins A, B-12, and D as well as with calcium. It contains as much protein as cow's milk, yet has low calories than the whole milk.

4. Cinnamon and Apple Smoothie with Oats

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Ingredients

• 1 large apple, peeled and cored
• 1/4 cups of rolled oats 
• 1/2 tsp of grounded cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp of grounded ginger
• 1/8 tsp of cardamon
• 1/4 tsp of vanilla extract
• 2 cups of almond milk
• 1 tsp of Chia seeds
• Ice (if required)

This smoothie is a brilliant mix of some spices which gives it a great flavor. Its creamy, refreshing, gluten-free, and vegan. 

Cinnamon is loaded with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. It lowers the risk of heart diseases and blood sugar levels. Oats are gluten-free whole grain and a great source of important vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. Including oats in your diet helps in reducing weight and controls the blood sugar levels.

5. Red Velvet Smoothie

Ingredients

• 2 cups coconut milk, almond milk or milk of choice 
• 2 cups of ice cubes 
• 1/2 avocado 
• 1/2 small beet 
• 3 tbsp of cocoa or cacao powder 1/4 tsp vanilla

This Red Velvet Smoothie is very easy to make, it doesn't require production heaps. It has sufficient healthy fats to satisfy you but is low in carbohydrates (6 net carbs per serving). From the beets, it gets the red color. It provides them with a wealth of nutrients including vitamins A and C, iron, and calcium.

6. Citrus Pear Sensation Smoothie

Ingredient 

• ½ frozen peeled avocado 
• 1 green pear 
• 1 cup fresh spinach 
• 1 handful of fresh parsley 
• ½ lemon, juice squeezed into the blender 1 cup filtered water

Pears are rich in essential antioxidants, dietary fiber and plant compounds. They pack all these nutrients in a 100 calorie package free of fat, cholesterol-free.

7. The All Green Smoothie

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Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups of unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 2 ice cubes
• 2 cups of spinach 
• 1/2 of an avocado
• 1 tbs of roasted flax seeds *they must be roasted for this recipe
• 4-5 drops of vanilla stevia

Usually, green smoothies get their vibrant color from a generous addition of greens, like spinach. Thanks to the many essential nutrients in spinach, it's ranked among the healthiest vegetables. In addition, this recipe includes avocado, flax seeds, and almond milk.

8. Low-carb Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese 
• 2 ounces of cream cheese 
• 1/2 cup strawberries 
• 1 cup of ice cubes 2 handfuls 
• 1/4 cup Silk Unsweetened Soy Milk 
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• few drops of stevia

This smoothie is a handy choice when you are craving for a cheesecake. What's better than having homemade healthy cheesecake smoothie. Unsweetened soy milk and cottage cheese make this smoothie high in protein and low in carbs. It's a fantastic dairy-free source of protein for people who are not great fans of coconut or almond milk.

9. Berry Dance Smoothie

Ingredients

• 1½ cup almond milk
• 1 handful fresh spinach
• 1/3 cup frozen blueberries
• 1/3 cup frozen blackberries
• 1 tbsp chia seeds or powder

Berries have a fabulous reputation when it comes to health. Blueberries are packed with antioxidants, called anthocyanins, which can help keep your memory sharp as you age and raspberries contain ellagic acid, an anti-cancer compound. Blackberries are high in fiber, vitamin K and Vitamin C and help to boost brain health.

All berries are great sources of fiber, which is an important nutrient for a healthy digestive system. 

10. Papaya Pineapple Love Affair 

Ingredients

• 2 dried pitted dates
• 1 cup unsweet almond milk
• 1/4 papaya
• 1 cup frozen pineapple
• 1 cup spinach
• 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed

Firs up, we have pineapple – an amazing, anti-inflammatory superfruit rich in vitamins B, vitamin C, manganese, antioxidants, and fiber. 

Pineapple Pro Tip: At the base (opposite to the leafy top) is the sweetest part of an ananas. You can also tell a pineapple is ripe when it's easy to pull a leaf out of the top.

Papayas are high in vitamin C and are an excellent source of folate, potassium, fiber, and A, E, and K vitamins. Papayas are rich in antioxidants and the papain enzyme, which contributes to digestive health.

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