Refreshing, cool, and slightly sweet, this smoothie will win you over. With just 15 grams of carbohydrates, and 15 grams of protein, this smoothie makes an excellent snack for someone with diabetes. To make it a meal, consider adding half of a ripe banana, and 1-2 Tablespoons of nut/seed butter (such as peanut butter or sun butter)
Ingredients
Greek_Yogurt
- ½ cup plain, low-fat, plain
Berries
- ½ cup, frozen (raspberries, blueberries, blackberries)
Spinach
- 2 Tablespoons frozen, or ¼ cup fresh
Water
- ¼ cup
Stevia
- 1 pinch, or 1 squeeze liquid stevia (optional)
Mint
- 2-4 sprigs (optional)
Instructions
Step 1
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Drink right away.
Notes
Stevia is much sweeter than sugar, but it does not have any carbohydrates. A little bit goes a long way.