10 Super Tasty, Super Easy, Smoothie Recipes to Fuel and Reenergize You
1/12We’ve all been there. It’s a daily struggle not to crash and burn as soon as school’s over, but between after-school activities, college prep, and homework, there’s always something that needs attention. Don’t run on empty! We reached out to some of our favorite wellness experts and asked them to share their go-to energy-boosting smoothies.
2/12Skinny PB Smoothie: Barry’s Bootcamp Fuel Bar
"This smoothie is a great choice because it will help rev up the metabolism and provide a much-needed ‘kick.’ The whey protein, healthy peanut butter, and unsweetened almond milk will provide energy to the body without added sugar.” - Sean McCall, Barry’s Bootcamp Fuel Bar manager in NYC
· 8 oz unsweetened almond milk
· 1 tbsp peanut butter
· 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder
· 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
· IceAdd all to blender and blend until smooth
3/12Thrive Smoothie: Pamela Elizabeth, owner of Blossom Du Jour
“Just like the name, the Thrive Smoothie will keep you thriving throughout the day. Green pea protein is a natural, nutrient-rich energy booster. The kale also provides heaps of vitamins A, K, and C, which help protect cells, while the banana helps regulate muscle functioning.”
· 1 medium handful organic raw kale
· 1 tsp almond butter
· 1/2 of a banana
· 1 tsp green pea protein
· 16 oz vegan milk of choiceAdd all to blender and blend until smooth
4/12Green Apple Pie Smoothie: Rachel Drori, founder of Daily Harvest
“This quick and easy smoothie will fill you up and leave you bursting with energy to tackle practice, homework, or whatever the rest of the day has in store for you. Almond butter and coconut oil fuel your brain and body with healthy fats, oats provide fiber to help your digestion and keep you full, and apple helps your skin glow thanks to antioxidants and Vitamin C. You won’t even notice the taste of nutrient-rich spinach — this smoothie is sweet, creamy, and will remind you of a slice of warm apple pie — minus the sugar crash!”
· 1 sweet apple, peeled and cored
· ¼ cup raw oats
· 1 tbsp almond butter
· 1/2 cup spinach
· 1/2 tsp coconut oil
· ½ cup vanilla almond or coconut milk
· ½ tsp ground cinnamon
· Dash of ground nutmeg
· ½ tsp vanilla extractAdd all to blender and blend until smooth
5/12Protein Carrot Cake Smoothie: Jenna Tanenbaum, founder of Green Blender
“Combine pea protein (a plant-based, easy to digest protein powder) with walnuts, carrots, and spices, and you've got an energizing drink that's packed with beta-carotene, antioxidants, and natural sugar. A perfect pick-me-up without any crashing later.”
· 5 oz chopped carrots
· 1 banana
· ½ tsp cinnamon
· 2 dates, pitted
· 3 tbsp walnuts
· 1 tbsp pea protein
· 1 cup vanilla almond milk
· 1 cup iceAdd all to blender and blend until smooth
(C)2014 Thayer Allyson Gowdy6/12Blueberry-Goji-Acai Smoothie: Neka Pasquale, acupuncturist and founder of Urban Remedy
"This is a perfect low-glycemic shake to give you sustained energy without the sugar rush. It's also rich in antioxidants to keep the immune system healthy."
· 1 ½ cups almond milk
· ½ cup frozen blueberries
· ½ packet unsweetened açaí purée
· 2 tbsp dried goji berries
· ½ tsp ground cinnamonAdd all to blender and blend until smooth
7/12Fresh Strawberry Maca Shake: Akhtar Nawab, chef at Indie Fresh
“This super tasty strawberry maca shake provides almost 100% of your vitamin C for the day — great for keeping the skin healthy and immune system strong; along with lots of fiber and unsaturated fats from nuts to satisfy hunger; and plenty of protein, iron, and maca root superfood to boost energy. Also 500 mg potassium...way more of this electrolyte than any sports drink!” - Indie Fresh nutritionist, Bridget Bennett
· 1 cup almond milk
· 1/2 cup coconut water
· 2 tbsp cashews
· 1/4 cup pitted dates
· 1 banana
· 1 drop maca extract
· 1 tsp acai puree
· 2 tbsp fresh granola
· 1/4 tsp premium plant-based pea protein powder
· 1 cup strawberriesAdd all to blender and blend until smooth
Celine Steen8/12Better Than a Candy Bar Smoothie: Natalie Slater, author of Bake and Destroy: Good Food for Bad Vegans
“With almond butter, a couple of superfoods, and an optional scoop of protein powder, this dairy-free smoothie will get you going and put a smile on your face at the same time.”
1 frozen ripe banana
½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
2-3 tbsp almond butter
2 tbsp flax seeds
2 tbsp raw cacao nibs
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
Almond milkAdd all to blender and blend until smooth. Optional: add a scoop of your favorite vanilla protein powder
severga - Fotolia9/12Sweet Energy Smoothie: Cindy Kasindorf, founder of Joni Juice
“The raw cacao nibs are rich in antioxidants, which will increase energy and endurance, as well as improve mental and athletic performance. More benefits are found in hemp seeds, which naturally balance hormones, and berries which burn fat.”
· 1 cups almond milk
· 1/2 frozen banana
· 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries
· 1 tsp hemp seeds
· 1 tsp raw cacao powder or nibs (optional)
· 1/2 cup iceAdd all to blender and blend until smooth
10/12pH Balancing Smoothie: Marisa V. Arredondo, founder of Phace Bioactive
“This smoothie will get you focused, energized, and alkaline. Chock-full of plant-based protein and omega fatty acids, this one kills sugar cravings and makes skin glow. Oh, and it tastes delicious too!”
· 1 1/4 cups coconut water
· 2 cups kale leaves
· 1/2 cup avocado
· 1 banana, frozen
· 2 tsps fresh lime juiceAdd all to blender and blend until smooth
11/12Vanilla Dream Smoothie: Alex Jay, nutrition expert and health coach at Juice Press
“This is a great afternoon snack because it contains healthy fat from the coconut meat for sustainable energy and banana to fuel your body.”
· 1 banana
· 2 tbsp almond butter
· 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
· 1 cube of coconut meat
· A pinch or 1/8 tsp. salt
· 3 dates, pitted
· 4 oz almond milk
· 4 oz coconut waterAdd all to blender and blend until smooth
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