Are you a morning person? Do you wake up bright and early every day? Or are you like one of us mortals that press the snooze button several times before opening our eyes?
No matter what kind of a person you are, one thing is for sure: we all need something healthy and energizing at breakfast to help us power through the rest of the day. Most of you might reach for a cup of tea or coffee to get that brain stimulator, but sometimes that may not be the most beneficial choice for our bodies.
Why not opt for a healthy morning smoothie instead? They are definitely a tastier alternative to your caffeinated energizers. They are able to boost your energies and keep you hydrated. A feat the dehydrating coffee cups can never accomplish no matter what flavor you enjoy!
Are you interested in getting a fresh dose of enriching smoothie every day?
Then boost your energies with these lip-smacking smoothie recipes below:
1. Burst of Sunshine
This little smoothie acts as a ray of sunshine to start your morning. It has a bright happy color and a particularly fun tangy taste that will wake you up with just a sip.
Ingredients:
- 1 red grapefruit
- 2-3 fresh tangerines
- ½ cup of frozen strawberries
Method:
1. Peel the tangerines and grapefruit, then juice them.
2. Mix these two juices together and then blend them with the frozen strawberries.
3. Serve it with a sweet strawberry garnish.
Smoothie Secret: The strawberry is used to stabilize the tanginess of the citrus with its sweetness.
2. Berry-Berry Smoothie
Do you love berries?
Then you will savor every drop of this sweet smoothie. The best part is that it gives you a healthy jolt of energy you need each morning.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup of blackberries
- ½ cup of blueberries
- ½ cup of cherries
- 1 banana (chopped)
- 1 cup of almond milk
- 1 tsp of honey
- Pinch of cinnamon
Method:
1. Pour all the ingredients into the blender.
2. Blend them until you reach a smooth creamy texture.
Smoothie Secret: The honey is a healthy substitute for sugar.
3. Hawaiian Smoothie
You can make every day feel like a beach day with a sip of this delightful smoothie.
Ingredients:
- 5 slices of pineapples
- 2 oranges
- 1 banana (chopped)
- A handful of berries (optional)
- ¼ cup of water
- Ice
Method:
1. Peel the oranges and slice them into sections.
2. Juice the pineapple and the oranges together with water.
3. Add the rest of the ingredients in the blender at a low speed so that the ice gets crushed.
4. Blend the mixture until it becomes smooth.
Smoothie Secret: Chilled smoothies are more refreshing than warmer ones.
You can play around with other ingredients and try different healthy flavors each day. This should give you the start of a new morning healthy habit that will give you the
