Feeling energized helps you be more productive as you tackle the day. While some days your mind and body may naturally be more tired than others, food plays a significant role in the amount of energy you have. What you eat is quite literally the fuel for your body. If you fuel your body with delicious and nutritious foods, it will naturally run better.
So how do we make sure that we're fueling our bodies with enough energy-boosting foods to last throughout the day? By loading up on nutrients, of course! Energy-boosting smoothies are a great way to get high amounts of antioxidants, vitamins and nutrients into your diet. Because you can customize a smoothie however you please, it's easy to whip up a tasty and nutritious treat. They are also a great option if you're on a tight schedule and need a quick breakfast that can be taken on the go. Finding a few recipes for energy boosting smoothies that you enjoy and preparing the frozen ingredients ahead of time is a great way to ensure that you always have a healthy meal for your busy mornings.
Orange Pineapple Protein Smoothie with Turmeric Powder
Transform your kitchen into a tropical paradise with this flavorful breakfast energy smoothie. We all need a pick me up sometimes, and this recipe is the perfect way to brighten up your day. Even on the gloomiest of mornings, this meal can help you wake up on the right side of the bed with its refreshing and sweet flavor. Plus, it's overflowing with health benefits. Packed with Vitamin C and essential antioxidants, it's a treat for both your mind and body. This smoothie can be enjoyed as a quick breakfast, a healthy snack or even whipped up as a post-workout energy boost. Not to mention, it's incredibly easy to modify, especially for those following a gluten free or vegan diet.
We've added Bob's Red Mill Vanilla Protein Powder to this recipe to amp up its protein content even more to ensure that it's a real energy-enhancing treat for your morning routine.
Matcha Smoothie
Add a boost of energy to your morning with this delicious, antioxidant-packed smoothie. The mixture of shredded coconut, matcha and vanilla is genuinely a "matcha" made in heaven. When you need a little pick-me-up, sometimes deciding what to eat (or drink!) can be a tough decision. While coffee and tea are great for a quick energy boost, they don't deliver the same nutrients that a smoothie does. Adding matcha to this recipe creates a robust antioxidant-filled meal that’s powered with the energizing effects of matcha.
With the added protein from our Vanilla Protein Powder Nutritional Booster, this smoothie is a great way to get your protein, fiber and probiotics all in one delicious breakfast. Made from pea protein, chicory root, chia seeds and probiotics, it's a gluten free and vegan treat that can be used to amp of the flavor of just about any smoothie recipe. Here's to having your cake–or in this case "tea"–and eating it too!
Chococado Smoothie
While at first thought chocolate and avocado might not seem like the best match, this duo is sure to change your mind. Avocados are an excellent smoothie ingredient that give your drink an extra boost of nutrition and creaminess. Their mellow taste adds the right amount of flavor to a smoothie without being overbearing. Don't let an avocado's fantastic taste and texture fool you, though! Avocados are chock-full of amazing health benefits. They're a great source of vitamins C, K, B-6 and E and have a high amount of healthy omega-3 fatty acids. All of which contribute to a well-running, energized body!
To top it off, when combined with natural cocoa powder, this smoothie contains even more energy-boosting benefits. Not only does the cocoa powder produce a delicious chocolate taste, but it also adds several healthy vitamins and antioxidants to the meal. Organic raw cacao can have up to 40 times the antioxidants of blueberries! A diet high in antioxidants is vital as it may help protect your cells from damage that could be caused by free radicals1. Plant-based foods are one of the best places to find antioxidants and cacao is undoubtedly a key ingredient in this healthy breakfast recipe. Wan't to pack even more vitamins into this meal? Add in a scoop of our Pea Protein Powder and you'll have an all-around delicious and healthy breakfast that is sure to keep you energized throughout the day!
Almond Mocha Booster
This is one smoothie that you'll go nuts for! Almonds are the perfect way to add nutrition to any meal. Use them to make homemade granola, or grind them up to create almond flour. They're an incredibly versatile food that adds a nutty flavor to anything you add them to. An almond's delicious taste is almost as great as their health benefits. Snacking on raw almonds throughout the day is an excellent way to stay energized. Plus, when you add them to your breakfast, it can provide your body with the healthy fats, protein and fiber it needs to stay full until lunchtime.
When combined with our Chocolate Protein Powder Nutritional Booster, the energizing benefits of this smoothie are substantial. Adding just two scoops of this protein powder provides you with 20 grams of plant-based protein! The pea protein powder used in this nutritional booster makes it the perfect addition to vegetarian and vegan recipes.
Orange Juiciest Booster
A smoothie that is bound to be the squeeze of the day, this Orange Juiciest Booster is the perfect way to wake up. Jam-packed with vitamin C, it's also an excellent source of protein and fiber. To make this recipe vegan, simply swap out traditional vanilla yogurt for a plant-based version and voila! You have a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast energy smoothie to enjoy on-the-go!
Just Peachy Smoothie
Greek yogurt and pea protein powder make this breakfast one you'll want to enjoy on a daily basis! Don't let its sweet, peachy flavor fool you. This smoothie is loaded with probiotics that will help give your digestive system the boost it needs to keep your body happy and fueled. Running short on time but still want to enjoy a healthy breakfast? With only six ingredients, this smoothie can be made in just five minutes! Its energy-boosting benefits, delicious flavor and quick prep time make it the perfect breakfast to start your morning right.
Cinnamon Banana Smoothie
No breakfast smoothie list would be complete without a sweet banana smoothie, and we've found the perfect one! Flavored with energizing spices like cinnamon and turmeric, this creamy smoothie will satisfy your sweet tooth and provide you with a nutritious breakfast. Almond butter, coconut water and our Vanilla Protein Powder are combined to create a smoothie that's delicious and loaded with energy-boosting nutrients. Prepared in just five minutes, this smoothie can be made quickly and in large batches so the whole family can enjoy!
PB & J Booster
Our PB & J Booster makes it easy for you to turn your favorite sandwich into a delicious breakfast energy smoothie! A great source of protein and fiber, this smoothie serves up around 240mg of omega-3s per serving. We love this energy-boosting smoothie recipe so much we had it printed on our bags of Protein and Fiber Nutritional Booster. Want to make this recipe vegan? It's easy! Just swap out traditional milk for your favorite non-dairy substitute. The PB & J flavor will remain the same, and you'll be able to enjoy a dairy-free treat.
Now that you've discovered eight new energy boosting smoothie recipes for breakfast, we hope your mornings are a little bit sweeter! Delicious and healthy smoothie recipes like these can have a significant impact on your day and your health. Planning your breakfast ahead of time and keeping smoothie ingredients on hand is a great way to ensure that you always have a healthy breakfast waiting for you when you wake up.
Have a delicious energy-boosting smoothie recipe of your own? We'd love to hear it! Let us know the different ingredients you add to your breakfast smoothies in the comment section below. Additionally, if you end up trying any of these, we'd love to hear what you think! Here's to wishing you a happy, healthy and smoothie-filled day!
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3249911/
