5 Smoothies For Energy In The Morning

Most of us wander into our kitchens rather groggily first thing in the morning, and reach for a cup of coffee or tea for a caffeine kick. Instead of starting your day with a caffeinated jolt, consider sipping something a little more nourishing and rejuvenating.

Smoothie recipes are good for you as they are delicious, and can be enjoyed as either a wake-up tonic or an afternoon refresher. Live nutrients and enzymes in juices and smoothies feed every cell in your body, while liquids from the fruits you’re using keep you hydrated, and that’s a far better method of staying awake and energetic than knocking back all those dehydrating coffees.

 I present to you Smoothies filled with healthy fats, protein, fiber, and enough calories to get you going all day and also overcome that a.m. hump.

Spiced Wisdom  
                                  

10 oz almond milk
1 tbsp raw cacao powder
1 tbsp almond butter
2 inches turmeric root
1 1/2 bananas
pinch of cinnamon
1 handful walnuts

In spiced wisdom, you've got protein and fiber, healthy fats, [magnesium for] brain health, and
more. Plus, some people believe that turmeric can reduce inflammation and swelling in the body.
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The Tropical Morning                        

10 oz pineapple juice
1 handful collard greens
1/2 avocado
1 handful blueberries
2 scoops acai puree

These vitamin-K-rich leaves combined with the sweetness of pineapple and the substance of avocado makes for a tropical breakfast that won't quit. Bonus: Sprinkle a little salt on the other half of your avocado  for a delicious afternoon snack.

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Berry Boost Smoothie
                                                                                    1/2 cup blueberries          

1/2 cup blackberries
1/2 cup cherries
1 banana
1 cup almond milk
1 tablespoon flax oil
1 teaspoon honey
dash of cinnamon

For mornings when you're in the mood for a little fruit, I recommend this berry-filled concoction. Blend all of the ingredients together until smooth and creamy.

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Creamsicle Smoothie

                                                                                    2 clementine oranges or honey tangerines  

1 peach, pitted and sliced

1/2 cup vanilla soy or almond milk

Juice the oranges first, and add that to a blender with the peach, and vanilla milk. Blend until smooth.

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Glowing Skin Smoothie             

                    

1/2 cup plain coconut water

2 frozen ripe bananas, previously peeled & sliced

1 cup chopped pineapple (frozen or fresh)

1 cup chopped mango (frozen or fresh)

2 cups spinach or kale

1/2 avocado, sliced

optional: 1 Tablespoon ground flax or flaxseed oil

This glowing skin smoothie is not only energy boosting and delicious, it can dramatically improve your skin tone.Add all of the ingredients to the blender. Blend on high for at least 3 minutes or until smooth. Add more coconut water if it's too thick.

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