Cinnamon Smoothie

Dr Oz’s Diabetic Friendly Double Apple Cinnamon Smoothie was created as a solution for those looking to increase insulin receptivity. All the flavor of apple pie without the added sugars, apples and cinnamon are fantastic for diabetics. Apples regulate blood sugar swings, and cinnamon has been shown to allow insulin to work the way nature intended. When combined with protein rich yogurt and milk, these ingredients blend into the Dr Oz Diabetic Friendly Double Apple Cinnamon Smoothie that serves as a delicious breakfast, or afternoon snack. Curb your cravings and blend up the Dr Oz Diabetic Friendly Double Apple Cinnamon Smoothie in your Vitamix or Blendtec blender. Add our boosts for even more flavor.

Cinnamon Smoothie Health Benefits

Apples are filling, low in calories, and nutrient dense. Apples contain quercetin, an antioxidant known to prevent brain cell degeneration. The soluble fiber in apples is known to balance out blood  sugar levels, which is the main reason Dr Oz recommends this smoothie. Soluble fiber slows digestion, which creates a steady stream of sugar into the blood stream rather than a quick rush. Paired with cinnamon, which increases insulin reception, the ingredients in this smoothie are designed to keep your body functioning at it’s best.

Dr oz Double Apple Cinnamon Smoothie

Using simple ingredients that taste fantastic, the Dr Oz Diabetic Friendly Double Apple Cinnamon Smoothie was created with time in mind. Using only five ingredients, you won’t spend all day cutting or juicing to get the nutrients you need. Simply throw them ingredients into your Blendtec or Vitamix blender and you will have a frothy, delicious Dr Oz Diabetic Friendly Double Apple Cinnamon Smoothie in no time.

Dr Oz Double Apple Cinnamon Smoothie 

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RECIPE INGREDIENTS

1. 1/4 cup frozen organic apple juice concentrate, not thawed
2. 1/2 cup organic cinnamon apple sauce, or plain apple sauce and add cinnamon
3. 3/4 cup vanilla or plain fat-free or light soy milk
4. 3/4 cup low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt
5. 1/8 teaspoon apple pie spice

RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prep your ingredients
2. Put all ingredients into your blender jar.
3. Blendtec Blender: Place the ingredients into the jar starting with liquids and softer fruits, then add your harder ingredients, seeds, and leafy greens on the top, add the ICE last. Using your Blendtec press the smoothie button and let it run, if you want to manually make it then start on speed 1 or speed 3 until all the ingredients catch, then increase to higher speeds for a smooth consistency
4. Vitamix Blender: Place the ingredients into the jar starting with liquids and softer fruits, then add your harder ingredients, seeds, and leafy greens on the top, add the ICE last. Properly place the ingredients will make it easier for the blender to suck down and blend everything. If you have a newer Vitamix-blender then use the automatic smoothie setting! If you have an older Vitamix or want to blend manually then start on speed 1/low and slowly increase to speed 10/high. Use the Tamper if needed. Blend until smooth.
5. Regular Blender: Place the ingredients into the jar starting with liquids and softer fruits, then add your harder ingredients, seeds, and leafy greens on the top. You can even choose to blend in segments to make sure to get a good consistency. For example, blend your greens vegetables, then blend your fruits, and then mix in your ice, this will allow the blender to blend everything easier. Start on slow speeds and let the blender work those ingredients in and then increase to a higher speed for a smooth consistency.

With the Dr oz Diabetic Friendly Double Apple Cinnamon Smoothie, you get all the taste of apple pie in a glass without all the added carbs and sugars that real pie has. Dr. Oz’s Diabetic Friendly Double Apple Cinnamon Smoothie is easy to blend together quickly, tastes delicious, and will help to keep your blood sugars stable. If you are diabetic, or concerned with your insulin levels, the Dr Oz Diabetic Friendly Double Apple Cinnamon Smoothie is an excellent choice of smoothie flavor.

• Recipe by: Dr. Oz
• Recipe Type: Smoothie
• Servings: 2

Special Equipment:

Blendtec blender, Vitamix Blender, Blender Bottle, Cutting board, Knife, Measuring cup, Measuring spoon, Large Glass, To Go Container

Apple juice concentrate is frozen, concentrated apple juice. It is often used to sweeten smoothies and other recipes. The apple tree is a deciduous tree in the rose family best known for its sweet, pomaceous fruit, the apple. Apples are high in Vitamin C and fiber, and contain important phytonutrition for regulating blood sugar and preventing cardiovascular disease. Apples have also been studies for their positive effect on respiratory health, including helping with asthma

Cinnamon apple sauce is a sauce made from cooked down apples, with cinnamon used as flavoring. The apple tree is a deciduous tree in the rose family best known for its sweet, pomaceous fruit, the apple. Apples are high in Vitamin C and fiber, and contain important phytonutrition for regulating blood sugar and preventing cardiovascular disease. Apples have also been studies for their positive effect on respiratory health, including helping with asthma. Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several trees from the genus Cinnamomum. Cinnamon contains a range of volatile oils that help with blood sugar control, so is a great food to use in weight management. Cinnamon has strong anti-clotting and anti-microbial activity, and is very high in manganese.

Soy Milk is a plant milk produced by soaking dried soybeans and grinding them in water. Soy is an excellent source of complete protein for vegans and vegetarians. Soy is one of the only plant-based sources of complete protein available. Additionally, soy naturally contains isoflavones, which can lower bad (LDL) cholesterol. There is some evidence that populations who eat high amounts of soy experience lower rates of breast cancer. Soy is also rich in B Vitamins and Manganese.

Yogurt is a food produced by bacterial fermentation of milk. Yogurt, like all dairy products should always be consumed in whole fat, grass fed, organic, plain style. Yogurt is high in protein, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, iodine, phosphorus, calcium, and molybdenum. It is also a great source of probiotic bacteria including L. Acidophilus and B. Bifidum strains.

Apple Pie Spice is a blend of spices used to flavor apple pies – most commonly cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several trees from the genus Cinnamomum. Cinnamon contains a range of volatile oils that help with blood sugar control, so is a great food to use in weight management. Cinnamon has strong anti-clotting and anti-microbial activity, and is very high in manganese. Nutmeg is a spice derived from several species of tree in the genus Myristica. It’s usually used as a ground powder of the hard seed produced by the trees. You can use a Vitamix or Blendtec to grind nutmeg yourself! Nutmeg is a powerful medicinal plant which provides a myriad of anti-fungal, anti-depressant, digestive, and disease-preventing benefits. Allspice is the dried unripe fruit of Pimenta dioica. Allspice is a powerful superfoods containing volatile oils shown to stimulate digestion. It is rich in the volatile oil eugenol, which has local anesthetic and antiseptic properties and has been used in teeth and gum procedures. Allspice also contains ample amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin C as well as the minerals calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, copper, and manganese.