Diabetics or anyone with low-sugar requirements in their diet can still enjoy homemade smoothies, albeit with adaptations to the ingredients. In their book Green Kitchen Smoothies, food bloggers David Frenkiel and Luise Vincahl suggest these substitutions to their recipes:
“Banana or mango can easily be swapped for avocado as it adds the same creaminess and yield without being sweet. Apples or pineapple can be replaced with cucumber. And dates can be left out entirely, or you can use a lesser amount. Stevia or Xylitol are natural sweeteners that are known to keep blood sugar levels balanced while still adding sweetness, so try combining it with avocado for a sweet flavor and creamy texture.
“Berries have beautiful flavours, colours and texture and contain almost no fruit sugar, so they are ideal for low-sugar smoothies.”
