5 Energy Boosting Smoothie Recipes
1. Banana Ashwagandha Mix
Banana is a great source of fiber, and ashwagandha is a herb that has powerful beneficial effects on brain function. An 8-week study in 50 people demonstrated that supplementing with 600 mg of ashwagandha root extract per day significantly improved memory, attention, and information processing, compared with a placebo
Ingredients
- Slices of bananas
- Ashwagandha powder
- Ginger (Optional)
Method
- Put a desirable amount of bananas in a blender.Â
- Add 2 spoons of ashwagandha powder inside the blender.
- Blend until smooth.Â
- ServeÂ
2. Peruvian Maca Smoothie
A study in 50 men with erectile dysfunction found that treatment with 2,400 mg of dry maca extract for 12 weeks significantly improved physical and social performance, compared with a placebo. Maca root powder is essential for helping boost your mood and energy levels.Â
Ingredients
- Maca root powder
- Almond milk
- Pineapple or AppleÂ
- Honey
Method
- Dice the pineapple or apples into a blender.
- Add 2 spoons of maca root powder inside the blender.
- Pour almond milk into the blender.Â
- Blend until smooth.Â
- ServeÂ
3. Super Green Smoothie
Chlorophyll is present in most green vegetables, and some people take it as a health supplement. The potential benefits of chlorophyll include improving health, boosting energy, and fighting illnesses.
Ingredients
- 1 stalk celery
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 slices of fresh pineappleÂ
- 2 cups almond milk
Method
- Wash the celery and spinach and chop the celery into big chunks.
- Peel the pineapple and slice it into 2cm thick slices, don’t cut out the core, it contains a lot of goodness.
- Fill celery, spinach, and pineapple into a blender and pulse until it turns into a smooth liquid.
- Add the almond milk and pulse again until well combined.
4. Citrus Power Smoothie
Banana is a great source of fiber, and ashwagandha is a herb that has powerful beneficial effects on brain function. An 8-week study in 50 people demonstrated that supplementing with 600 mg of ashwagandha root extract per day significantly improved memory, attention, and information processing, compared with a placebo
Ingredients
- Moringa powderÂ
- 1 cup of water
- 2 oranges (or 5 or 6 clementines), peeled
- 1 cup frozen chopped pineapple
- 1 cup chopped mango (frozen or fresh)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
Method
- Blend the moringa, water, and oranges until smooth.
- Add the pineapple, mango, and chia seeds and blend again.
- Serve as desired.Â
5. Purple Energy Booster
Anthocyanins are responsible for the purple or blue pigments in plants and berries. Anthocyanins possess antidiabetic, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anti-obesity effects, as well as prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Asides from increasing your energy level, this smoothie also helps in boosting your immunity.Â
Ingredients
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Method
- Pour all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth enough to serve.Â