Diabetes-Friendly Beverages

Apr 9, 2026

Banana Berry Smoothie

By |2026-04-09T09:08:10-04:00Updated: April 9th, 2026|Beverages, Breakfast, Desserts, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

 

Banana Berry Smoothie

A creamy berry-banana smoothie blended with yogurt, strawberries, and raspberries for a cool, fruity drink that’s quick, refreshing, and perfect for breakfast or a snack.

  • 2 Cups plain nonfat yogurt
  • 1 Medium sized ripe banana, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup Equal Spoonful or 12 packets Equal sweetener
  • 2 cups […]
Apr 9, 2026

Instant Cocoa Mix

By |2026-04-09T13:13:20-04:00Updated: April 9th, 2026|Beverages, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

 

Instant Cocoa Mix

A quick homemade cocoa mix made with milk powder, creamer, cocoa, and sweetener, ready to stir into hot water for a warm and comforting cup of hot chocolate.

  • 2 cups nonfat dry milk powder
  • 1/2 cup lower-fat powdered nondairy creamer
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 10 packets Equal® sweetener […]
Apr 9, 2026

Hit the Spot Lemon Water

By |2026-04-09T13:28:12-04:00Updated: April 9th, 2026|Beverages, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

 

Hit the Spot Lemon Water

A cool and refreshing infused lemon-mint water, lightly steeped with fresh herbs and served over ice for a simple, elegant drink.

  • 4 lemons, sliced
  • 1½ cups firmly packed fresh mint or basil leaves
  • 6 to 8 cups bottled water or tap water
  • 6 to 8 cups ice […]
Apr 9, 2026

Minted Raspberries

By |2026-04-09T12:50:50-04:00Updated: April 9th, 2026|Beverages, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

 

Minted Raspberries

A fresh raspberry dessert made with lemon juice and mint, combining smooth raspberry puree with whole berries for a bright, elegant topping or chilled treat.

  • 4 (half pints) fresh raspberries
  • 1/4 cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granular
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 8 mint leaves
  1. Mash half of […]
Apr 9, 2026

Pineapple Julius

By |2026-04-09T12:14:02-04:00Updated: April 9th, 2026|Beverages, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

 

Pineapple Julius

A quick and frosty pineapple drink made with pineapple juice, dry milk, vanilla, and crushed ice, shaken until smooth and refreshing.

  • 2 cups pineapple juice
  • 2/3 cup nonfat dry milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 5 or 6 ice cubes, crushed
  1. Crush ice. Combine all ingredients in a container with a tight […]
Apr 9, 2026

Hot Cocoa

By |2026-04-09T13:24:45-04:00Updated: April 9th, 2026|Beverages, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

 

Hot Cocoa

A quick and comforting hot cocoa made with skim milk, cocoa, and sweetener for a simple warm chocolate drink.

  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
  • 1 packet artificial sweetener
  1. Heat skim milk. Stir in cocoa and artificial sweetener.
  2. Serve immediately.

Food Exchanges: 1 skim milk.

Recipe provided courtesy of […]

Apr 9, 2026

Fresh Limeade

By |2026-04-09T15:01:08-04:00Updated: April 9th, 2026|Beverages, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

 

Fresh Limeade

A simple and refreshing lime drink lightly sweetened and served ice-cold, with optional lime twists and mint for a crisp finishing touch.

  • 1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed lime juice (about 6 limes)
  • 4 cups cold water
  • 1 1/2 cups Equal® Spoonful™
  • Ice cubes
  • 6 lime slice twists
  • 6 mint sprigs
  1. Mix lime […]
Apr 9, 2026

Lime Cooler

By |2026-04-09T13:02:31-04:00Updated: April 9th, 2026|Beverages, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

 

Lime Cooler

A cool and refreshing sparkling lime drink made with limeade, lemon juice, club soda, and pineapple for a light, fruity punch that’s perfect served chilled.

  • 2 cans (6-oz) frozen limeade (or 3/4 cup freshly squeezed limeade)
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 6 cups chilled club soda
  • 1 cup pineapple, […]
Apr 8, 2026

Banana Raspberry Smoothie

By |2026-04-08T15:11:36-04:00Updated: April 8th, 2026|Beverages, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

 

Banana Raspberry Smoothie

A creamy banana raspberry smoothie blended with frozen berries, milk, and sweetener for a cool, fruity drink that’s quick and refreshing.

  • 1 large ripe banana
  • 1 1/4 cups unsweetened frozen raspberries
  • 5 packets Splenda No Calorie Sweetener
  • 1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk
  1. Place banana in freezer for 10 minutes […]
Apr 8, 2026

Banana Orange Fizz

By |2026-04-09T09:03:06-04:00Updated: April 8th, 2026|Beverages, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

 

Banana Orange Fizz

A frosty banana-orange drink blended with orange juice, diet orange soda, coconut extract, and ice for a light, refreshing treat with a tropical twist.

  • 1 medium, ripe banana, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup orange juice, chilled
  • 1/2 cup diet orange soda, chilled
  • 1/2 tsp coconut extract*
  • 1 tsp Equal for […]
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