Blood Sugar Balancing Orange Cream
Satisfy your cravings while supporting your health with this luscious Blood Sugar Balancing Orange Cream—a creamy, citrus-infused beverage that combines vibrant freshly squeezed orange juice with full-fat coconut cream for a decadent yet nutritious treat. Packed with fiber-rich chia seeds and a hint of warming cinnamon, this smoothie-like drink not only indulges your taste buds but also helps stabilize blood sugar levels, making it perfect for a mid-morning boost or post-workout refreshment. With unsweetened almond milk as a light, dairy-free base and optional natural sweeteners like liquid stevia or maple syrup, it’s both customizable and guilt-free. Ready in just 5 minutes, this frothy delight is as quick to prepare as it is satisfying, offering a delicious balance of creamy texture and zesty flavor.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 0.5 cup Freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 3 tablespoons Full-fat coconut cream
- 1 tablespoon Chia seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Liquid stevia or maple syrup (optional, to taste)
- 4 Ice cubes
Directions
Step 1
In a blender, combine the almond milk, freshly squeezed orange juice, orange zest, coconut cream, chia seeds, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and sweetener (if using).
Step 2
Blend on high until the ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth. This should take about 30-60 seconds.
Step 3
Add the ice cubes to the blender and blend again until the mixture is frothy and chilled.
Step 4
Pour the orange cream into a glass and garnish with a pinch of cinnamon or a twist of orange zest, if desired.
Step 5
Serve immediately and enjoy this creamy, blood sugar-balancing treat!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (549.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 301.4 |
| Total Fat 22.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 14.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 156.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 22.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 12.3g | |
| Protein 5.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 87.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 516.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 527.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories