Eating For Energy The Smoothie Recipes
Smoothies are one of the best natural energy boosters you can make. They’re much more powerful and long lasting than chemical laden energy drinks and because they contain only natural ingredients, they optimize both your health and your energy levels.
In this eBook we’ll be showing you how to prepare five supercharged smoothies that will fire up your energy levels. Whether you want to start your day on the right track or re-energize in the afternoon, these five smoothies will do the trick.
For each smoothie, you get:
- A list of the ingredients needed to make the smoothie
- Step by step text instructions describing how to make the smoothie
- Photos showing you how to make the smoothie
Blueberry Cheesecake Smoothie
Cheesecake without the guilt? Try this blueberry and fresh ricotta concoction for a full meal in smoothie form. You’ll get loads on anti-oxidants, tummy-filling protein, and satisfy your sweet tooth at once! Plus, the berries are a fantastic energy source that will keep you fueled up all day.
What You’ll Need:
- 1 ½ cup frozen blueberries
- 1 cup fresh ricotta curds (use only half a cup if using ricotta from the store)
- 1 cup any milk of your choice (you may use fresh milk, almond milk, soy milk, etc)
- 1-2 tablespoons agave syrup
Let’s Make a Cheesecake Smoothie in a Cup!
1. Gather all the ingredients. The recipe uses fresh frozen blueberries and fresh homemade ricotta curds but you can certainly use what you can buy from the store.
2. Simply add all ingredients in a blender or a blending cup.
3. It may take a few moments longer than a typical smoothie to get everything blended and well combined. You may add vanilla flavor if desired.
4.Pour in a serving glass and top with a few blueberries for garnish. 4.Pour in a serving glass and top with a few blueberries for garnish.
4.Pour in a serving glass and top with a few blueberries for garnish.
5. Makes two servings for a snack or breakfast and 1 serving to replace a heavier fuller meal. Enjoy!
Notes:
Want some extra fiber? Add a tablespoon of flax seed or chia seeds prior to blending to give this smoothie an even healthier boost!
Nutty Banana Chia Smoothie
This rich nutty smoothie can be classified a dessert smoothie or the smoothie equivalent of a banana mousse pie, but don’t be fooled because it is full of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other goodies! This smoothie is sweet, creamy, nutty, thick, and oh-so-delicious, you’ll hardly believe that it is good for you! The combination of banana, chia seeds and nut butter is also an amazing energy source that will re-energize you whenever you need a lift.
What You’ll Need:
- 1 cup frozen banana
- 1 cup silken tofu
- 2 tablespoons sugar-free nut butter (you may use peanut butter, almond butter, macadamia butter etc)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ cup almond milk or any milk of your choice (if the smoothie is too thick for your liking)
Let’s Blend Some Nutty Smoothie!
1. Prepare the ingredients by taking them out of the fridge and freezer so they’d be easier to blend together later.
2. Place the softest or most fluid ingredients inside the blender first to they will be easier to blend.
3. If using a blending bullet, then the softest or most fluid ingredients should be at the top.
4. Blend everything together until smooth and creamy. You may need to pulse your blender a few times to achieve this.
5. Pour into a glass and sprinkle with some extra chia seeds.
6.The consistency will be like a pudding or a very thick smoothie, almost like a thick milkshake. Adding half a cup of milk of your choice will make this less rich. Enjoy! Makes 1 serving.
Notes:
- Silken tofu, nut butter, and chia seeds makes this smoothie recipe perfect for an after gym meal or treat. It is packed with tons of protein and minerals to help your muscles recover and get built.
- Banana provides the sweetness and slow release carbs to prevent sugar fluctuations.
- Use as meal replacement if wanting to lose weight and sip as dessert if trying to gain bulk.
Orange Energy Burst Smoothie
Feeling a bit fatigued lately and need some extra energy boost in smoothie form? This recipe for Orange Burst Smoothie is for you! Combining cinnamon, oranges, and carrots in this anti-oxidant rich drink that’s packed with the goodness of vitamin A, C, and E, fiber, and lots of protein!
What You’ll Need:
- 1 cup carrots, cleaned and cut before being frozen
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup soymilk or almond milk
- 1 large orange, peeled and frozen (or use small ones)
- A dash of cinnamon
Let’s Blend This Energy-Giving Smoothie!
1. This smoothie recipe is great for meal preps because you can pre-package everything after freezing and simply add the protein powder and almond milk when ready to blend. To prepare, take the oranges and carrots out of the freezer a few minutes before blending as you gather the remaining ingredients.
2. Simply place the almond milk or soymilk, vanilla protein powder, oranges, and carrots in a blending bullet or blender.
3. Blend until smooth and creamy. You may need to pause and give your blender a bit of shake from the side to make sure the carrots get really blended with the rest of the ingredients.
4. Pour over a glass and top with a dash of cinnamon.
5. Recipe is big enough to share for snack or will serve 1 as a full meal. Enjoy!
Notes:
- The carbs in the carrots and oranges gives you energy as the antioxidants help repair your body and soothe stress away.
- The protein powder helps keep you full and satisfied.
- Cinnamon helps curb cravings.
- No need to add sugar, the ingredients are naturally sweet!
Peaches And Cream Smoothie
On a smoothie diet but missing some of your favorite desserts? Then this peaches and cream smoothie is perfect for you! This recipe can be served 3-ways: dessert/snack, a meal, or freeze in popsicle molds for a healthy frozen treat! The best part is that the flax seed, peaches and almond milk will provide you with endless energy during the day.
What You’ll Need:
- 1 ½ cup frozen peaches (you can use fresh ones or canned ones, simply freeze them overnight or for at least 4 hours. Make sure to give canned ones a rinse prior to freezing to get rid of extra sugar)
- 1 cup almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 1-2 tablespoons ground flax seed
- A dash of cinnamon powder
Let’s Blend Up a Peaches and Cream Smoothie!
1.Prepare the ingredients needed. If the peaches have been frozen overnight, get them out of the freezer for about 10 minutes prior to making the smoothie to make them blending them easier for your machine.
2. Cut up the peaches into bite size pieces and place in your blending cup.
3. Add the flax seed, cinnamon, and milk. Blend everything together until very smooth.
4. Pour the smoothie into a tall glass and serve. This serves 2 as a snack or dessert and serves 1 as a meal replacement.
Notes:
- Cinnamon satisfies sweet cravings and can help curb appetite.
- You may add a scoop of vanilla protein powder to make this smoothie more filling and nourishing if using as a meal replacement.
Soy Latte Smoothie
Craving some of your favorite caffeine-laden concoctions but worried about the extra calories and tons of sugar present in store-bought drinks? Make your own energy boosting caffeine fix with this recipe for soy latte smoothie that uses only 3 ingredients. Who says you can’t have your coffee and ‘eat’ it too?
What You’ll Need:
- 1 cup brewed coffee that has been allowed to go cold. Best to use half-frozen.
- 1 cup silken tofu that’s been frozen (not the same as tofu used for cooking)
- 1-2 tablespoons agave syrup
- A dash of cinnamon powder, vanilla flavor, or almond syrup (optional)
Let’s Brew Up this Coffee Smoothie!
1.Prepare ingredients the night before or at least 4 hours before use. You can certainly make a few servings ahead of time by pre-packaging the smoothie portions and freezing them, then take out of the freezer for about 20-30 minutes prior to blending.
2. Place all the ingredients in a blender. You may add some flavorings if desired.
3. Blend until smooth and creamy.
4.Pour into a tall glass or a smoothie cup.
5. Great for breakfast! Serves 1 for breakfast or serves 2 as dessert/snack smoothie. Enjoy!
Notes:
Using silken tofu is crucial to impart some body and richness in this smoothie. It thickens the smoothie without diluting the coffee because there is no need to add ice.
For a stronger coffee flavor, you may use espresso shots or add 1 teaspoon of instant espresso in the mix.
Adding cinnamon powder, vanilla flavor, or almond syrup can turn this breakfast smoothie into a caffeinated dessert in a cup.
