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Skinny Nutty Butter Smoothie

I have been compensated by Glucerna for this post; however, I am sharing my own thoughts. All opinions are my own. #SteadyIsExciting. Here I’m sharing an easy recipe for a Skinny Nutty Butter Smoothie. It’s thick and creamy and incredibly delicious. Plus it’s low in sugar and low on the glycemic index – making it perfect for people with diabetes. 
My husband’s father suffered from diabetes, and getting him to eat a steady, low-sugar diet was not easy. Even if you do not have diabetes, please pass this information along to someone who may benefit. Your help in spreading awareness about diabetes can help others live better lives.
Nutty Butter Smoothie - allows you to eat healthy as #SteadyIsExciting for people with Diabetes
If you, or someone you love, has diabetes, then you know, sticking to the proper diet can be challenging.
Diets rich in complex carbohydrates skip the processed sugars and simple carbs (like processed white flour), and instead, focus on things like whole grains, vegetables, and fresh fruit. Thankfully, one’s diet does not have to taste bland if planned properly. If you’re looking for foods that help you manage sugar intake and prevent sugar spikes, you need to try Glucerna. Their shakes are rich and dense and drinking even just one shake leaves you feeling satisfied for hours.  I tried a Nutty Butter Smoothie and was pleasantly surprised by how rich and creamy it tasted.  Mixing it in my blender gave it a frothy top – just like a dessert drink from the soda shops in the 1940’s (but without the sugar you find in a typical soda shop dessert).
Frothy and delicious this Skinny Nutty Butter Smoothie from Gluecerna satisfies

Latinos are at a Greater Risk for Diabetes

As a Latina, I was surprised to learn that according to the American Diabetes Association, “Diabetes is an urgent health problem in the Latino community. Their rates of diabetes are almost double those of non-Latino whites. Getting information to the community about the seriousness of diabetes, its risk factors and those who may be at risk, and ways to help manage the disease is essential.”  Some of the early symptoms of diabetes can include: blurry vision, feeling thirsty, extreme fatigue, bruises that are slow to heal, and high glucose levels in the blood (talk to your doctor about a blood glucose level test).
A healthy diet can include Glucerna's Nutty Butter Smoothie

Managing Diabetes with a Healthy Diet

For a person who has diabetes, a steady blood glucose level is exciting. #SteadyIsExciting  That’s where Glucerna can help. The company is so passionate about helping people with diabetes that they have an entire website devoted to education and maintenance. With tons of easy recipes, and ideas for healthy habits, Glucerna knows how important a lifestyle that includes a healthy diet and exercise can be for a person with diabetes.
Managing Diabetes with Glucerna and Ingredients for a Skinny Nutty Butter Smoothie Recipe

Skinny Nutty Butter Smoothie Recipe

The Glucerna website is where I found this tasty recipe for a Nutty Butter Smoothie. You might also call it a Peanut Butter Smoothie. It’s very easy to make. Just mix 1 & 1/2 teaspoons of smooth peanut butter into a blender with one bottle of Glucerna Hunger Smart Shake in Homemade Vanilla, and voila’ — you have a creamy, frothy, skinny Nutty Butter Smoothie.

Ingredients

  • One Hunger Smart Shake – comes in Glucerna Hunger Smart 4pk Homemade Vanilla (180 calories with 25 essential vitamins and nutrients)
  • 1 & 1/2 teaspoons creamy peanut butter (42 calories)

Nutty Butter Smoothie Video Tutorial

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Why Glucerna?

Glucerna is the #1 Doctor recommended brand of nutritional products formulated for people with diabetes. It contains CARBSTEADY®, a blend of slow-digestible carbohydrates clinically proven to help minimize blood sugar spikes. With a variety of flavors, Glucerna shakes and bars help people with diabetes manage both their blood sugar spikes and hunger.
A healthy low carbohydrate snack with a Glucerna Nutty Butter Smoothie

Where to find Glucerna Shakes and Nutrition Bars

I found the Glucerna shakes in the pharmacy section at Target. If you have a Target near you, make sure to take advantage of the Glucerna Target Cartwheel Offer (Live Jan 10th – 30th) for 10% Off Glucerna Shakes and Nutrition Bars. Get 10% Off Glucerna Shakes & Nutrition Bars at Target.
Shop Target for Glucerna and receive support in managing diabetes

Looking for more easy Diabetes-friendly recipes?

As I mentioned, Glucerna has an entire web site devoted to managing diabetes. You can find dozes of tasty, low sugar, and carbohydrate steady recipes at the following links:

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What’s your favorite low sugar recipe?

How do you control sugar cravings and eat healthier? Have any easy recipes to share? Please leave a comment or recipe idea below and join the conversation. I love hearing from my readers.

Monica

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More Easy Recipes

Would you like more healthy recipe ideas?  Try this list!  BTW – the chocolate cupcakes use stevia – so there is no sugar in them. 🙂

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