Diabetic-Friendly Thick Chocolate Shake
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- ½ frozen banana (optional—adds natural sweetness; use less if watching carbs closely)
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2–3 tbsp Greek yogurt (for creaminess)
- 1–2 tbsp peanut butter (optional but great for texture & protein)
- 1–2 tbsp erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Ice cubes (for thickness)
Instructions
- Add everything to a blender.
- Blend until thick, smooth, and creamy.
- Adjust thickness with ice or a splash more almond milk.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
Why this works for diabetes
- No added sugar → sweetened with erythritol/monk fruit
- Almond milk is low-carb compared to regular milk
- Protein + fat (yogurt, peanut butter) help prevent blood sugar spikes
- Optional banana can be reduced or skipped for stricter control
Make it even lower carb
- Skip the banana completely
- Add avocado (2–3 tbsp) for thickness instead
- Use extra ice + yogurt for a “frosty” texture
Flavor variations
- Mocha: add a pinch of instant coffee
- Vanilla cream: skip cocoa, add more vanilla
- Chocolate peanut butter: keep both cocoa + peanut butter (best combo)
