If you’re in the market for healthy, light food, and food that’s low in added sugar … then it’s good to know that starting with a Smoothie is a great way to take in a healthy dose of fruits and veggies. Unfortunately, however, smoothies can also be a sugar bomb. The challenge is then to figure out how to eliminate the added sugar in an otherwise healthy smoothie. Here’s the solution: a handy list of tips for how to make a smoothie without added sugar.
These tips are easy: no crazy ingredients required, no major changes to your smoothie routine. They are just smart ways to achieve sweetness without adding sweeteners.
The natural sugar that comes from whole fruit is definitely preferable to added sugar from juice, sweetened nut and seed butters, sweetened milks, flavored yogurts (which tend to have loads of refined sugars), honey, and other sweeteners that are called for in many smoothie recipes.
Continue on to the next page to see the best tips for how to make a smoothie that tastes great without tons of added sugar …