Summer is just around the corner and nothing can be more filling and refreshing than a delicious smoothie. Since family caregivers buy the ingredients, a smoothie can be a great treat if your loved one has diabetes. Not only can it taste wonderful, a smoothie can be packed with raw fruit and plant nutrition. This can keep your loved one’s health strong while keeping the sugar low.
Here are some smoothie recipes that may inspire seniors to mix and enjoy:
Superfood Quickie Smoothie- Vegan Style
Unsweeten Almond Milk
Organic Strawberries and Blueberries-Frozen
Avocado
Organic Flaxseed
Organic Spinach
Skim Milk Berry Flavored Yogurt
Chia Seeds
Powered Protein
Ice
Seniors who need help with meal preparation or making different kinds of smoothies at home can hire a McKinney respite care professional.
The Berries Smoothie – Vegan-Friendly
Organic Pure Unsweeten Coconut Water
Organic Frozen Raspberries
Organic Frozen Blueberries
Organic Frozen Blackberries
Organic Frozen Unsweeten Mango Pieces
Kale Leaves
Flax Meal
Optional: Top with frozen berries and let them sink for a big blast berry finish.
Calories: 350 – 12 oz.
Peachy Keen Smoothie
Organic Chopped Fresh Peach* (peeled and pitted)
Skim Milk, Pure Coconut Milk, or Unsweetened Almond Milk
Small Low Fat Vanilla Yogurt
Ice
Ground Cinnamon As Garnish
*Frozen peaches can be used also. Berries, such as strawberry, blueberries, and blackberries, including cherries, fresh or frozen, can be substituted in this basic recipe.
Savory Green Surprise Smoothie
Unsweetened Almond Milk
Fresh Organic Spinach
Organic Cucumber
Organic Celery
Organic Cinnamon
Organic Frozen Strawberries
Organic Frozen Blueberries
Rolled Oats
Raw Cacao
Flax Seed
Low Heat Smoothie
Leafy greens such as Cabbage, Spinach, Beet Greens, and Kale
Cucumbers
Chopped Organic Apples or Pears
Organic Blueberries
Chopped Fresh Organic Pineapple
Fresh Ginger
Soaked Chia Seeds
Flax Seed
Water
Ice
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Scream Green Smoothie
Fresh Organic Spinach
Fresh Organic Kale
Frozen or Fresh Organic Blueberries
Organic Banana
Unsweetened Almond or Coconut Milk
Ice
Lower Carb Strawberry Smoothie
Organic strawberries
Low-fat Greek-style yogurt
Unsweetened almond milk or soy milk
Ice cubes
Blend all the items and garnish with strawberries when serving.
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Unsweetened almond milk
Unsweetened plain kefir or plain yogurt
Small banana
Powdered stevia
Organic, fresh or frozen, strawberries
Vanilla extract
Snickers Smoothie
Unsweetened plain yogurt
Cocoa powder
Toffee drops
Almond butter or peanut butter, rich and unsweetened
Chia seed or flaxseed meal
Vanilla protein powder
Powdered stevia
Vanilla extract
Chia Seed Coconut & Spinach Smoothie
Coconut milk
Chia seeds
A scoop of vanilla protein powder, preferable whey French vanilla
Ice cubes
Diabetic Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie
Grounded, uncooked oats
Frozen banana chunks
Skim milk
Flaxseed
Powdered stevia
Coffee extract, based on taste
Frozen wild blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries
Top with a handful of fresh berries. They will eventually sink, but scooping them out is part of the fun.
Avocado Banana Smoothie
Ripe avocado
Fresh or frozen banana
Non-fat Greek yogurt
Vanilla essence
Vanilla protein powder
Ice cubes – optional
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Strawberry Banana Greek Yogurt Smoothie
Frozen banana
Fresh strawberries
Plain Greek yogurt
Crushed ice
Vanilla extract
Note: Don’t add ice if you are using frozen fruits.
Spring Rainbow Smoothie
Frozen or fresh banana
Oat flakes
Orange juice
Water or juice or lemonade
Kiwi, avocado, mango, red berries
Cinnamon powder
Ice cubes
Spinach Berry Smoothie
Organic, fresh spinach leaves
Fresh or frozen raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, and blackberries
Water
Cinnamon
Flaxseed, grounded and soaked in water for 15 to 20 minutes
Banana
Strawberry Almond Milk Smoothie
Almond milk – store-bought or homemade
Frozen raspberries or blueberries or strawberries
Dried dates
Chokeberry powder – optional
Almond Milk Pumpkin Smoothie
Pumpkin puree
Almond milk
Frozen banana
Honey or agave syrup or maple syrup for taste
Cinnamon, ginger, pumpkin spice, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice
Vanilla extract
Crushed ice – optional
Persimmon Orange Smoothie
Orange juice
Ripe, fresh persimmon
Fresh or frozen banana
Vanilla extract
Ice cubes – optional
Serve by adding a dash of cinnamon on top.
Banana and Strawberry Smoothie
Ripe bananas
Frozen strawberries
Milk – dairy or no-dairy
Vanilla extract
Ice cubes
Oat Banana Breakfast Smoothie
Frozen banana
Rolled oats
Milk – dairy or non-dairy
Plain yogurt
Grounded coffee for taste
Chia seeds
Nuts – optional
A good place to get the fresh ingredients is the local farmers market or produce stand. Talk to the farmer about his growing methods. Using raw organic ingredients gives better value concerning the nutrition a senior’s body is receiving. These fruits and veggies release toxins and bringing relief to the stress of digestion. It may take a few tries to get the combination to suit the taste and your body, but don’t be uncertain about experimenting. If the body does not manage well with one of the ingredients, find a favorable substitute. Adding protein, such as a milk or yogurt, may give seniors a sustainable boost, feeling less hungry for a longer period of time. Smoothies can be a quick, healthy way feel refreshed as well as ease that sweet tooth when managing with diabetes.
Family caregivers who are unable to assist their loved one every day can consider expert senior care. McKinney agencies can help seniors and their families in several ways.
