5 Low Sugar Smoothies

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  2. 2Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  3. 3Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  4. 4Slice the zucchini into quarter-inch thick slices.
  5. 5Slice the zucchini into quarter-inch thick slices.
  6. 6Slice the zucchini into quarter-inch thick slices.
  7. 7Add the zucchini to the boiling water and blanch for about a minute.
  8. 8Add the zucchini to the boiling water and blanch for about a minute.
  9. 9Add the zucchini to the boiling water and blanch for about a minute.
  10. 10After a minute, use a skimmer or slotted spoon to transfer the blanched zucchini to an ice water bath to stop the cooking process.
  11. 11After a minute, use a skimmer or slotted spoon to transfer the blanched zucchini to an ice water bath to stop the cooking process.
  12. 12After a minute, use a skimmer or slotted spoon to transfer the blanched zucchini to an ice water bath to stop the cooking process.
  13. 13Let the zucchini cool in the ice water bath for about two minutes.
  14. 14Let the zucchini cool in the ice water bath for about two minutes.
  15. 15Let the zucchini cool in the ice water bath for about two minutes.
  16. 16Drain the zucchini over a colander and pat it dry with paper towels to remove any extra moisture.
  17. 17Drain the zucchini over a colander and pat it dry with paper towels to remove any extra moisture.
  18. 18Drain the zucchini over a colander and pat it dry with paper towels to remove any extra moisture.
  19. 19Lay the zucchini in a single layer on a baking sheet to pre-freeze it, preventing clumping.
  20. 20Lay the zucchini in a single layer on a baking sheet to pre-freeze it, preventing clumping.
  21. 21Lay the zucchini in a single layer on a baking sheet to pre-freeze it, preventing clumping.
  22. 22Freeze for one to two hours until solid.
  23. 23Freeze for one to two hours until solid.
  24. 24Freeze for one to two hours until solid.
  25. 25Once frozen, transfer the zucchini to storage bags like silicone stasher bags for long-term storage.
  26. 26Once frozen, transfer the zucchini to storage bags like silicone stasher bags for long-term storage.
  27. 27Once frozen, transfer the zucchini to storage bags like silicone stasher bags for long-term storage.
  28. 28Cut the cauliflower into quarters and remove the florets.
  29. 29Cut the cauliflower into quarters and remove the florets.
  30. 30Cut the cauliflower into quarters and remove the florets.
  31. 31Cut the florets into bite-sized pieces.
  32. 32Cut the florets into bite-sized pieces.
  33. 33Cut the florets into bite-sized pieces.
  34. 34Add the cauliflower florets to a pot of boiling water and blanch for one to two minutes.
  35. 35Add the cauliflower florets to a pot of boiling water and blanch for one to two minutes.
  36. 36Add the cauliflower florets to a pot of boiling water and blanch for one to two minutes.
  37. 37Transfer the blanched cauliflower to an ice water bath and let it cool for two minutes.
  38. 38Transfer the blanched cauliflower to an ice water bath and let it cool for two minutes.
  39. 39Transfer the blanched cauliflower to an ice water bath and let it cool for two minutes.
  40. 40Drain the cauliflower and pat it dry with paper towels.
  41. 41Drain the cauliflower and pat it dry with paper towels.
  42. 42Drain the cauliflower and pat it dry with paper towels.
  43. 43Lay the cauliflower flat in a single layer on a baking sheet to freeze for one to two hours.
  44. 44Lay the cauliflower flat in a single layer on a baking sheet to freeze for one to two hours.
  45. 45Lay the cauliflower flat in a single layer on a baking sheet to freeze for one to two hours.
  46. 46Once frozen, transfer the cauliflower to a stand-up stasher bag for storage.
  47. 47Once frozen, transfer the cauliflower to a stand-up stasher bag for storage.
  48. 48Once frozen, transfer the cauliflower to a stand-up stasher bag for storage.
  49. 49Add 1/2 cup of water and 1/2 cup of coconut milk to the blender.
  50. 50Add 1/2 cup of water and 1/2 cup of coconut milk to the blender.
  51. 51Add 1/2 cup of water and 1/2 cup of coconut milk to the blender.
  52. 52Add one scoop of whey protein powder (vanilla & coconut water flavored) to the blender.
  53. 53Add one scoop of whey protein powder (vanilla & coconut water flavored) to the blender.
  54. 54Add one scoop of whey protein powder (vanilla & coconut water flavored) to the blender.
  55. 55Add one tablespoon of chia seeds and a small peeled piece of ginger to the blender.
  56. 56Add one tablespoon of chia seeds and a small peeled piece of ginger to the blender.
  57. 57Add one tablespoon of chia seeds and a small peeled piece of ginger to the blender.
  58. 58Add one cup of frozen pineapple chunks to the blender.
  59. 59Add one cup of frozen pineapple chunks to the blender.
  60. 60Add one cup of frozen pineapple chunks to the blender.
  61. 61Blend until smooth.
  62. 62Blend until smooth.
  63. 63Blend until smooth.
  64. 64Pour into a glass.
  65. 65Pour into a glass.
  66. 66Pour into a glass.
  67. 67Add one cup of homemade almond milk and 1/2 cup of plain Greek yogurt to the blender.
  68. 68Add one cup of homemade almond milk and 1/2 cup of plain Greek yogurt to the blender.
  69. 69Add one cup of homemade almond milk and 1/2 cup of plain Greek yogurt to the blender.
  70. 70Add one tablespoon of hemp seeds and one cup of frozen blackberries to the blender.
  71. 71Add one tablespoon of hemp seeds and one cup of frozen blackberries to the blender.
  72. 72Add one tablespoon of hemp seeds and one cup of frozen blackberries to the blender.
  73. 73Add 1/2 cup of frozen cauliflower florets to the blender.
  74. 74Add 1/2 cup of frozen cauliflower florets to the blender.
  75. 75Add 1/2 cup of frozen cauliflower florets to the blender.
  76. 76Blend until smooth.
  77. 77Blend until smooth.
  78. 78Blend until smooth.
  79. 79Pour into a glass.
  80. 80Pour into a glass.
  81. 81Pour into a glass.
  82. 82Add 1.5 cups of unsweetened almond milk to the blender.
  83. 83Add 1.5 cups of unsweetened almond milk to the blender.
  84. 84Add 1.5 cups of unsweetened almond milk to the blender.
  85. 85Add one tablespoon of flax seeds and 1/2 teaspoon of ground vanilla bean to the blender.
  86. 86Add one tablespoon of flax seeds and 1/2 teaspoon of ground vanilla bean to the blender.
  87. 87Add one tablespoon of flax seeds and 1/2 teaspoon of ground vanilla bean to the blender.
  88. 88Add one scoop of collagen peptides to the blender.
  89. 89Add one scoop of collagen peptides to the blender.
  90. 90Add one scoop of collagen peptides to the blender.
  91. 91Grate about 1/3 cup of carrots and add to the blender.
  92. 92Grate about 1/3 cup of carrots and add to the blender.
  93. 93Grate about 1/3 cup of carrots and add to the blender.
  94. 94Add one peeled and frozen orange to the blender.
  95. 95Add one peeled and frozen orange to the blender.
  96. 96Add one peeled and frozen orange to the blender.
  97. 97Add 1/2 cup of frozen cauliflower to the blender.
  98. 98Add 1/2 cup of frozen cauliflower to the blender.
  99. 99Add 1/2 cup of frozen cauliflower to the blender.
  100. 100Blend until smooth.
  101. 101Blend until smooth.
  102. 102Blend until smooth.
  103. 103Pour into a glass.
  104. 104Pour into a glass.
  105. 105Pour into a glass.
  106. 106Add one cup of water, a large handful of spinach, and one cup of cucumber slices to the blender.
  107. 107Add one cup of water, a large handful of spinach, and one cup of cucumber slices to the blender.
  108. 108Add one cup of water, a large handful of spinach, and one cup of cucumber slices to the blender.
  109. 109Add one peeled kiwi fruit to the blender.
  110. 110Add one peeled kiwi fruit to the blender.
  111. 111Add one peeled kiwi fruit to the blender.
  112. 112Add a quarter of an avocado and one tablespoon of cashew butter to the blender.
  113. 113Add a quarter of an avocado and one tablespoon of cashew butter to the blender.
  114. 114Add a quarter of an avocado and one tablespoon of cashew butter to the blender.
  115. 115Add 1/2 cup of frozen zucchini to the blender.
  116. 116Add 1/2 cup of frozen zucchini to the blender.
  117. 117Add 1/2 cup of frozen zucchini to the blender.
  118. 118Blend until smooth.
  119. 119Blend until smooth.
  120. 120Blend until smooth.
  121. 121Pour into a glass.
  122. 122Pour into a glass.
  123. 123Pour into a glass.
  124. 124Add one cup of water, one tablespoon of chia seeds, a handful of spinach, and a quarter of an avocado to the blender.
  125. 125Add one cup of water, one tablespoon of chia seeds, a handful of spinach, and a quarter of an avocado to the blender.
  126. 126Add one cup of water, one tablespoon of chia seeds, a handful of spinach, and a quarter of an avocado to the blender.
  127. 127Add one cup of mixed berries and 1/2 cup of frozen zucchini to the blender.
  128. 128Add one cup of mixed berries and 1/2 cup of frozen zucchini to the blender.
  129. 129Add one cup of mixed berries and 1/2 cup of frozen zucchini to the blender.
  130. 130Blend until smooth.
  131. 131Blend until smooth.
  132. 132Blend until smooth.
  133. 133Pour into a glass.
  134. 134Pour into a glass.
  135. 135Pour into a glass.

Ingredients

  • 2 Zucchini
  • 2 Zucchini
  • 2 Zucchini
  • 1 head Cauliflower
  • 1 head Cauliflower
  • 1 head Cauliflower
  • 0.5 cup Water
  • 0.5 cup Water
  • 0.5 cup Water
  • 0.5 cup Coconut Milk
  • 0.5 cup Coconut Milk
  • 0.5 cup Coconut Milk
  • 1 scoop Whey Protein Powder (Vanilla & Coconut Water)
  • 1 scoop Whey Protein Powder (Vanilla & Coconut Water)
  • 1 scoop Whey Protein Powder (Vanilla & Coconut Water)
  • 1 tablespoon Chia Seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Chia Seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Chia Seeds
  • 1 small piece Ginger
  • 1 small piece Ginger
  • 1 small piece Ginger
  • 1 cup Frozen Pineapple Chunks
  • 1 cup Frozen Pineapple Chunks
  • 1 cup Frozen Pineapple Chunks
  • 1 cup Almond Milk
  • 1 cup Almond Milk
  • 1 cup Almond Milk
  • 0.5 cup Greek Yogurt
  • 0.5 cup Greek Yogurt
  • 0.5 cup Greek Yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Hemp Seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Hemp Seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Hemp Seeds
  • 1 cup Frozen Blackberries
  • 1 cup Frozen Blackberries
  • 1 cup Frozen Blackberries
  • 0.5 cup Frozen Cauliflower
  • 0.5 cup Frozen Cauliflower
  • 0.5 cup Frozen Cauliflower
  • 1.5 cups Almond Milk
  • 1.5 cups Almond Milk
  • 1.5 cups Almond Milk
  • 1 tablespoon Flax Seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Flax Seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Flax Seeds
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Vanilla Bean
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Vanilla Bean
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Vanilla Bean
  • 1 scoop Collagen Peptides
  • 1 scoop Collagen Peptides
  • 1 scoop Collagen Peptides
  • 0.33 cup Carrots
  • 0.33 cup Carrots
  • 0.33 cup Carrots
  • 1 Orange
  • 1 Orange
  • 1 Orange
  • 0.5 cup Frozen Cauliflower
  • 0.5 cup Frozen Cauliflower
  • 0.5 cup Frozen Cauliflower
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 large handful Spinach
  • 1 large handful Spinach
  • 1 large handful Spinach
  • 1 cup Cucumber Slices
  • 1 cup Cucumber Slices
  • 1 cup Cucumber Slices
  • 1 Kiwi Fruit
  • 1 Kiwi Fruit
  • 1 Kiwi Fruit
  • 0.25 Avocado
  • 0.25 Avocado
  • 0.25 Avocado
  • 1 tablespoon Cashew Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Cashew Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Cashew Butter
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 tablespoon Chia Seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Chia Seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Chia Seeds
  • 1 handful Spinach
  • 1 handful Spinach
  • 1 handful Spinach
  • 0.25 Avocado
  • 0.25 Avocado
  • 0.25 Avocado
  • 1 cup Mixed Berries
  • 1 cup Mixed Berries
  • 1 cup Mixed Berries
  • 0.5 cup Frozen Zucchini
  • 0.5 cup Frozen Zucchini
  • 0.5 cup Frozen Zucchini

Equipment

BlenderPotCutting BoardKnifeSkimmerIce Water BathColanderPaper TowelsBaking SheetStorage Bag (Silicone Stasher)GraterSpoon

Tips

  • To help your palate adjust to less sugar in smoothies, you can gradually reduce the sugar quantity by adding half an apple or banana.
  • Zucchini and cauliflower can be used as alternatives to bananas in smoothies to reduce sugar while adding creaminess and heft.
  • Blanching zucchini and cauliflower before freezing deactivates enzymes, preventing discoloration and mushiness, and preserves quality and flavor for longer storage.
  • Pre-freezing zucchini and cauliflower in a single layer on a baking sheet prevents them from clumping together in the freezer, making them easier to use in smoothies.
  • For a protein boost, consider adding vegan protein powder, collagen powder, Greek yogurt, cashew butter, almond butter, spinach, or various nuts and seeds to your smoothies.
  • Ginger can be peeled easily using the back of a spoon. If your blender isn't powerful, finely dice or mince the ginger before adding.
  • When buying almond milk, make sure it is unsweetened to keep the sugar content low.
  • For easy removal of kiwi fruit flesh, slice it in half and use a spoon to scoop it out.