Green Smoothie
● Ingredients: 1. 1 large ripe banana (can use ½ for lower sugar) 2. 1 cup packed baby kale or coarsely chopped mature kale 3. 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk 4. ¼ ripe avocado 5. 1 tablespoon chia seeds 6. 2 teaspoons1 honey (optional, or use sugar-free sweetener) 7. 1 cup ice cubes
● Instructions: 1. Combine banana, kale, almond milk, avocado, chia seeds, and honey (if using) in a blender. 2. Blend on high until creamy and smooth. 3. Add ice and blend until smooth.
● Blood Sugar Impact Notes: This smoothie is high in fiber from kale, avocado, and chia seeds. Avocado provides healthy fats. Banana adds sweetness and potassium; using a smaller portion or a less ripe banana can lower the sugar impact. Unsweetened almond milk helps keep sugar low. Chia seeds also help stabilize blood sugar. Listed as "Diabetes-Friendly" by EatingWell.
● Nutritional Highlights (per serving): Approx. 343 calories, 14g fat, 55g carbs (12g fiber, 29g total sugars if using full banana and honey), 6g protein. Rich in vitamins A, C, K, fiber, and healthy fats. rewrite this with a picture of a black woman in her 40's making a smoothie of centered.
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