A dietitian shares the smoothie-making mistake that causes blood sugar spikes — and 5 healthy recipes to try instead

Fri, 01/27/2023 - 06:44

Chocolate smoothie — Add nut butter, Greek yogurt, and/or oats to a smoothie to make it more satiating.
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Making smoothies with fruit alone is a mistake that causes blood sugar spikes, a dietitian said.
It's important to add healthy fats, protein, and fiber, Nichola Ludlam-Raine told Insider.
She shared five recipes for nutritionally balanced smoothies, from carrot cake to apple pie flavors.

A smoothie can be a convenient, nutritious, delicious snack or meal but, depending on the ingredients, it might not be as healthy as you'd think.

If a smoothie is just made of fruit, it isn't nutritionally balanced and can thus lead to blood sugar spikes and crashes, while also not keeping you feeling full for long.