Do you love smoothies? I definitely do, but having PCOS and insulin resistance makes me really mindful about what I eat and how it affects my blood sugar levels. And things become a little bit tricky when it comes to smoothies.

The thing is, smoothies are healthy as the contain a lot of antioxidants and nutrients, but the majority of them are pretty high in sugar. Yes, most of the time, this sugar is natural and comes from fruits but if the content is high it will still raise your insulin. Besides, as you may know from my article “Low-Glycemic Diet for PCOS”, it’s better to eat whole fruits/vegetables than juiced or blended because it prevents your blood sugar from spikes.

So how can we still enjoy smoothies?

By making smart choices. First of all, I would recommend you to avoid using bananas or mangos for smoothies as their glycemic index is not low, and they are really sweet. Again, you can find a PDF with low GI foods in the post “Low-Glycemic Diet for PCOS” to have an idea on what to add to your smoothies.
Second, pack your smoothie with lots of fiber (like chia seeds, raspberries, plums, nuts) and healthy fats (coconut cream, avocado, seed and nut butter). This way you not only get amazing nutrients but also make a drink more balanced and avoid insulin spikes.

I would say that many keto smoothies work pretty well but make sure to skip dairy products if you are vegan or suffer from PCOS.

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And now I will share some amazing weight loss smoothies:

1

Creamy Green Smoothie

This delicious and simple drink is easy to make and enjoy. Its main ingredients are avocado and spinach. Both of them have a really low glycemic index so you can indulge without any worries.

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2

Chocolate Berry Truffle

The color of this weight loss smoothie is just insane! I really love this choco-berry color so I encourage you to give it a try! Just use coconut cream instead of whipped cream and enjoy the amazing ingredients of this drink.

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3

Simple Berry Smoothie

Berries are great ingredients for weight loss smoothies and desserts. Luckily, I really love them and always ready to add to my meals. Berries are full of vitamins and antioxidants, low in calories and sugar.

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4

Yummy Orange Smoothie

I don’t know why but I really enjoy citrus drinks. They are so refreshing! But more importantly – oranges have a low glycemic index so you can add them to your diet. Just try to avoid juices where oranges lack all their fiber. In this recipe, you can use whole oranges and pair them with coconut milk. Such an amazing healthy combo!

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5

Dark Blueberry Smoothie

Oh, look at this color! So deep, rich and magical! But what is even better – this smoothie is beneficial for your hormonal health as it contains flaxseeds and spirulina. These ingredients will give you lots of nutrients and make you full for longer.

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6

Rich Chocolate Smoothie

Sometimes the only thing I crave is chocolate. Can you relate to this? I’m sure there are many fans of chocolate out there. But many times chocolate is packed with refined sugar and other nasty ingredients. So instead of reaching for another chocolate bar, make this smoothie and you will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth. The smoothie is creamy and chocolaty, what else can we ask for?

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7

Matcha Green Smoothie

Matcha powder is very powerful and beneficial for your health. It contains many antioxidants and reduces inflammation. When paired with avocado and greens, it provides even more nutrients to your body. This recipe also offers healthy oils to make sure you get enough of them every day. Always keep in mind that fats are crucial for women health and hormonal balance.

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8

Anti-inflammatory Smoothie

This smoothie is truly magical. Not only it has the most beautiful color from roasted beet, but it also contains anti-inflammatory ingredients like ginger, turmeric and berries. You can also add a little bit of coconut cream for more richness.

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9

Cherry & Plum Smoothie

If you’ve checked my low GI food table, you can see that cherries and plums are one of the fruits with the lowest glycemic index. That was a surprise for me as I never consider plums suitable for my diet. But now I can include them to my desserts and smoothies. And this recipes is so perfect for that! Just make sure you are using sore cherries to control sugar release.

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10

Pina Colada Smoothie

Pineapple and coconut is one of the best food combos ever! You can enjoy this delicious drink while providing your body with nutrients from pineapple, healthy fats from coconut milk and protein from vanilla protein powder. I would also add a little bit of chia seeds to the blender to make the smoothie creamier. My that’s my personal preference!

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I hope you enjoy this collection of healthy PCOS-friendly smoothie recipes. Make sure to give these awesome drinks a try! You won’t regret it!

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xo,
Jane

Posted By: Jane EvergreenJane · In: Weight loss recipes