Mornings can be hectic, especially when you have a job to go to. It’s easy to just grab a box of sugary cereal, pour some milk, and be on your way. It’s fast and efficient, right?
But cereal isn’t the best thing to put in your body, especially first thing in the morning. So, keeping this problem in mind, we came up with 5 simple smoothies that you can drink for breakfast. Not only are they packed with all the vitamins and nutrients you need, but they’re also tasty and take just a minute to make once you have all the ingredients.
I mean, these are smoothies—just grab the ingredients we list and mix ’em up!
1. Green Power Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 1 cup spinach leaves (fresh or frozen)
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks
- 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 cup almond milk (or your favorite milk)
If you’re someone who detests eating green veggies, this might be your way of adding Healthy Smoothies to your diet might help.
2. Berry Blast Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
Rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, these berries will fuel your day and also taste great!
3. Tropical Sunrise Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks
- 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup coconut water
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon flaxseeds
The mango and pineapple provide a hydrating drink, and the coconut water gives you electrolytes to keep you going!
4. Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
This one’s for the gym bros. Rich in protein, this smoothie can be a great post-workout meal!
5. Oatmeal Cookie Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Oats are pretty healthy, but not everyone likes them because of the taste they leave in your mouth. Well, this smoothie will help you gulp it down and also taste good. Plus, the fiber from the oatmeal is a great thing to have!
Enjoy these healthy Smoothies to start your day right!
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