The Easiest Spinach Mango Smoothie *Blood Sugar Friendly*
If you are looking for a refreshing, filling, on-the-go meal or snack, this spinach mango smoothie is exactly what you need. It couldn’t be easier to make and unlike some sugar-laden smoothie recipes, this one is actually good for blood sugar levels!
Read on to learn how to make it and why it benefits your health.
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Why You’ll Love It
Easy to make- With three ingredients, could it get any easier? Just add the ingredients into your blender or food processor, turn it on, and you have a filling snack or meal ready-to-go.
Blood sugar friendly- Smoothies and diabetes don’t always go hand-in-hand, but it doesn’t have to be that way. The natural sweetness of the fruit makes little need for added sugars while the fiber from the fruits and vegetables help to balance blood sugar for hours to come.
Curbs sweet cravings – When that mid-day sugar craving hits, it can be hard not to reach for a handful of candy. But thankfully this sweet smoothie can cure your sweet tooth while proving health benefits (and you can’t exactly say that for candy!)
Nutrient-rich- Let’s face it, most of us do not get in enough fruits and vegetables per day. Thankfully this simple smoothie makes it easy by providing a full serving of fruit and vegetables in every glass. Spinach provides a good source of antioxidants along with iron and calcium while mango is rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, and folate as well.
It’s versatile – I love this spinach-mango combination as a smoothie, but you can also use this recipe to create delicious frozen popsicles as well. Just blend the ingredients and pour into a popsicle mold and freeze. It couldn’t be easier.
What You’ll Need
Spinach – Fresh spinach works best for this smoothie recipe, however thawed frozen spinach can also work. The addition of spinach provides a beautiful color to this smoothie recipe while enhancing the nutrition content. Spinach is a versatile vegetable to add to any blood-sugar friendly smoothie as it provides a good source of fiber with a neutral flavor.
Mango – Both fresh and frozen mango work well with this smoothie recipe. The mango provides a sweet, tropical flavor while also boosting the antioxidant and fiber content of the recipe.
Almond milk or Greek yogurt- Both almond milk and Greek yogurt can provide a creamy texture to this diabetic smoothie. If you are looking for a thicker smoothie consistency (similar to a milkshake) with a high protein content, opt for Greek yogurt. If you prefer a thinner consistency, choose unsweetened almond milk instead.
Maple syrup (optional)- although this smoothie is sweet on its own, a pinch of maple syrup can be added to provide additional sweetness if desired. Just remember, adding additional sweetener will also increase the overall carbohydrate content of the smoothie which can impact blood sugar levels as well.
How to Make It
- This smoothie couldn’t be easier to make. First, add the spinach and mango into a high powered blender or food processor.
- Next, add your liquid ingredients.
- Mix all ingredients in a blender and pulse until smooth.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
FAQs
Yes! One of my favorite ways to save time making this smoothie on busy mornings is to make frozen smoothie bags in advance. Add together spinach and diced mango into a freezer bag, seal, and place in the freezer until you are ready to blend. When you are ready to make your smoothie, just dump the freezer bag contents into the blender, add the liquid of your choice, and blend! In less than one minute, you have a delicious spinach mango smoothie ready to go!
Yes! What I love about smoothie recipes is they are so versatile. You can add more mango, more spinach, or even more Greek yogurt or almond milk if desired and it will still come out delicious. Just remember that if you adjust the ingredients, the carbohydrate content will change as well. Be sure to pay attention to the total carbohydrates and adjust as needed to fit your meal plan and blood sugar goals.
If you have extra smoothie leftover, don’t worry! It won’t go to waste. Pour the excess into a popsicle mold, freeze, and enjoy as a spinach mango popsicle when the mood hits!
Yes, this smoothie recipe combines slow-digesting carbohydrates with fiber, protein, and fat to provide optimal blood sugar balance. To reduce the impact on blood sugar, opt for unsweetened Greek yogurt over almond milk and limit added sweetener.
Other Blood Sugar-Friendly Diabetic Smoothies You Will Love
Can’t get enough blood-sugar friendly smoothies? You are in luck! Give a few of my favorite smoothie combinations a try:
Summer Berry Smoothie to Blast Belly Fat
The Best Diabetic Smoothie Recipes
The Easiest Spinach Mango Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup mango, cubed
- 1 cup spinach leaves
- ½ cup almond milk (can be swapped with plain Greek yogurt)
- 1 tsp maple syrup (*optional)
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a blender and pulse until smooth.
Nutrition
This spinach mango smoothie the perfect blend of flavors to satisfy your sweet tooth without spiking blood sugar. Ready for a refreshing, tropical treat? Go grab a glass and after you try it (and hopefully love it like I do), remember to give it a 5-star rating & share it with me on Instagram by tagging me @ErinPalinskiWade