Elena Carter vows by her no-added-sugar smoothies for hectic mornings. She explains, mixing a brilliant pink smoothie in her kitchen, “they’re quick, delicious, and give me the energy I need without the sugar crash.”
These smoothies have a few ingenious add-ins to make them both healthful and filling in addition to their natural fruit sweet taste.
Why not added sugar?
Elena thinks fruit natural sugars are sufficient to give sweetness. Added sugars can cause your blood sugar to rise and make you feel lazy. “Using entire fruits keeps the fiber intact, which helps your body process the natural sugars more slowly,” she says.
Elena’s Selected Smoothie Recipes, She usually follows these two recipes:
1. Berry Banana Bliss:
One frozen banana, one cup mixed berries—strawberries, blueberries, raspberries—one cup unsweetened almond milk, A few (optional for additional nutrition) spinach leaves.
For a creamy, antioxidant-rich smoothie, toss all together. “It’s like a dessert in a glass, but without the guilt,” Elena notes.
2. Enhanced Green Energy:
One green apple cored; one cup kale or spinach; ½ avocado; one cup coconut water; ½ lemon’s juice.
Those who wish a more reviving start to the day would find this smoothie ideal. “The lemon gives a tart kick that wakes me up right away,” Elena says.
Elena has some quick tips here
For a thicker texture, freeze your fruit ahead of time.
If you need more staying power, toss in a spoonful of chia seeds or a scoop of protein powder.
To create even speedier morning routines, pre-measure ingredients and refrigerate them in smoothie packs.
Elena’s no-added-sugar smoothies let you have a filling breakfast and still leave on schedule. “It’s my secret weapon for hectic mornings,” she replies grinningly.
