A Low-Sugar Smoothie That Actually Tastes Sweet

By Jenny Sugar

Updated on 3/27/2015 at 8:25 AM

If you're watching your carbs or trying to cut back on your sugar intake — even natural sugars — grab your blender and whip up this subtly sweet and creamy smoothie. Made with these low-sugar smoothie ingredients — including spinach, low-in-sugar strawberries, and raw cashews — you won't believe this recipe is under 10 grams of sugar. And with 6.1 grams of fiber and 22.3 grams of protein, you can feel good sipping on this smoothie if you're trying to lose weight.

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Low-Sugar Berry Smoothie

Cook Time2 minutes
Yield1 serving
Calories303

From Jenny Sugar, POPSUGAR Fitness

INGREDIENTS

    • 2 cups raw spinach
    • 1 scoop (20 grams) unflavored plant-based protein powder (I used pea protein)
    • 1/2 cup strawberries
    • 1/3 cup blueberries
    • 1/8 cup raw cashews
    • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
    • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

    INSTRUCTIONS

    1. Blend all the ingredients together and enjoy.