19 Natural Smoothie Sweeteners To Balance Blood Sugar Levels

These smoothie sweeteners make your smoothie sweeter and are natural, healthy, plant-based, good for balancing blood sugar levels and weight loss.

It is very trendy to avoid sugar at the moment.

However, I think people have to define what they mean by ‘sugar’ before implementing a blanket ban on anything sweet.

There are naturally occurring sugars in most natural foods and that’s how we get our energy.

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The brain actually runs on sugar.

I’m not a fan of diets that cut out sugar completely. I’ve tried them all and I felt awful, no energy and I had severe brain fog.

So I do believe we need to eat ‘some’ sugar. Just not ‘all’ sugar.

Refined sugar is actually very harmful to the body in so many different ways. The body doesn’t process it well and it spikes your blood sugar levels eventually leading to long-lasting health problems.

And artificial sweeteners are even worse. These have been linked to cancer and other diseases, so they should definitely be avoided.

So should we be eating sweet food at all?

I believe that yes we should. I think we have a sweet tooth for a reason, and that is to lead us to consume healthy naturally sweet foods such as fruit.

However, I don’t think we should only eat sweet foods. Have you ever tried eating only sweet foods and nothing else for a while?

I’ve tried it on various cleanses and fruit only diets.

Before too long you end up craving savory foods, and that’s why a balance of fruit and veg is very important for our health.

I also believe that when you add both sweet and savory foods to a smoothie, even if the predominant taste is a sweet one, that it satisfies you in a much greater way than simply making a fruit-only smoothie.

That’s why I always add leafy greens to my smoothies. It helps me feel much more balanced and satisfied.

So if sweet food is good for us, what natural smoothie sweeteners can we use?

Obviously, fruit is the perfect starting place for adding sweetness to your smoothie. But just say you added in your fruit, and it just doesn’t taste sweet enough?

What else can we use?

Luckily there are plenty of healthy natural sweeteners we can use. Here are my favorites.

All of these smoothie sweeteners are healthy, natural and will actually reduce your cravings for junk food which helps you lose weight much more easily.

19 Natural Smoothie Sweeteners To Balance Blood Sugar Levels

1. Raw Honey

A source of Vitamin C, antioxidants, protein, iron and fiber.

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2. Date Syrup

Only one ingredient: organic dates! No fillers, flavors, colors or additives!
More potassium, magnesium, iron, calcium, and phosphorus than maple syrup and honey,
Rich in antioxidants and electrolytes. Dairy-free, nut-free.

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3. Maple Syrup

Maple syrup contains zinc, potassium, manganese, thiamine, calcium, iron, magnesium and riboflavin.
It also contains many natural antioxidants that have many benefits for the body.

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4. Chocolate Syrup

Chocolate syrup is made from raw cacao powder and raw agave.
Each ingredient is carefully processed without heat.
It stores well at room temperature, not requiring refrigeration, yet contains no preservatives or binders.

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5. Stevia Drops

Stevia is a tasty and convenient way to flavor water, yogurt, oatmeal, smoothies, coffee, and much more.
Zero calories and zero carbs.
Safe for diabetics.

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6. Stevia Powder

Stevia powder is a natural sweetener made from the stevia leaf.
No calories or carbs and no artificial ingredients.
Non-glycemic response, no bitterness or aftertaste, non GMO.

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7. Agave Nectar

Low glycemic agave nectar is an all-natural sweetener harvested from organically grown agave plants.
It’s a simple plant-based food that is a natural alternative to processed sugar and artificial sweeteners. A
gave nectar is 1.4 times sweeter than sugar so you use less!

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8. Coconut Palm Sugar

A healthy sweetener. Naturally low on the Glycemic Index, it won’t cause your blood sugar to spike.

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9. Erythritol

Erythritol is a low-calorie sweetener and is a good substitute for sugar in your recipes.

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10. Medjool Dates

Perfect to make sweet snacks.
Ideal to sweeten nut milk.
Perfect substitute for sugar.
Dates are nutrient-dense and full of minerals, vitamins, and health-benefiting phytonutrients.
Easy to digest and obtain full use of the nutrients.

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11. Raisins

Raisins contain antioxidants, fiber, and potassium which professionals agree contribute to good health and fitness.
100% natural with no fat or cholesterol.

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12. Orange Essential Oil

The rich citrusy scent of orange essential oil helps lift your spirit and provide a calming influence.
It is rich in the antioxidant d-limonene.

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13. Vanilla

Wild vanilla is full of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, magnesium, calcium, potassium, manganese, zinc, iron, vitamin b2, fiber.
This potent concentration of wild nutrients helps reduce inflammation, regulate metabolism and aids in nervous system function!

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14. Xylitol

Pure xylitol sweetener derived from the fibrous parts of plants, similar in taste to regular organic sugar.
This is a great sugar alternative.
Xylitol sugar is 40% lower in calories than regular sugars but contains the same sweetness.
It can be a great choice for using in diabetic foods and snacks, keto-friendly foods or used in blood sugar support supplements.

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15. Yacon Syrup

Each serving of yacon syrup contains only 7 calories.
It is a low-glycemic natural sweetener.
It has insoluble fibers which are great for the digestive system.

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16. Brown Rice Syrup

Brown rice syrup is a healthful, tasty alternative for those who watch their sugar intake.

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17. Blackstrap Molasses

Taken from the second pressing of the cane, all of the white sugar has been removed from this molasses leaving all the trace elements — especially all of those valuable minerals.

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18. Coconut Nectar

Coconut Nectar is a natural, healthier alternative to heavily processed syrups and sweeteners that are made from refined sugars.
No additives or preservatives.
No artificial colors or other sugars are added.
Fat-free, cholesterol-free, low-glycemic, vegan and Paleo-friendly.

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19. Monkfruit Sweetener

Zero net carbs, zero calories, zero glycemic sweetener.

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Summary

Here is the list of natural smoothie sweeteners at a glance.

Conclusion

Which of these sweeteners do you use to sweeten your smoothies?

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