Having a smoothie for breakfast can either provide a convenient and nutritious start to the day or give you a sugar surge and leave you hungry for a second breakfast after just 15 minutes. There are guidelines to follow when making a smoothie that’s effective in terms of healthy weight management, satiety, performance, and many other overall health effects.
Here’s the trick: adding the right amount and right kinds of fat, protein, carbohydrate, and fiber will keep you satisfied and your body at peak performance. It also allows you to be more creative with your combinations of nutrient-rich ingredients so that you never get bored. I’ve created a short list of examples for you to use the next time you make a nutribullet smoothie. Add at least one item from each column into your nutribullet and blend. Think about what flavor combinations you’d enjoy and have fun experimenting!
This is by no means an exhaustive list, but it’s a great starting point for your nutritious and satiating breakfast smoothies to power up your day from the start!
Here are some of my favorite ways to start my day. Simply combine all the ingredients in your nutribullet and blend for 30 seconds, or until smooth.
Classic Green Smoothie
- 1 banana
- ½ cup spinach
- 1 tbsp. peanut butter
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup unsweetened soy milk
- Ice
Pumpkin-Banana Smoothie
- 1 scoop whey protein powder
- 1 cup unsweetened soy milk
- ¼ cup organic canned pumpkin
- 1 banana
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Ice
Chocolate Raspberry Shake
- 10 almonds
- 1 tbsp all-natural cocoa powder
- 1 cup skim milk
- 1 cup frozen raspberries
- ½ cup frozen peaches
- ½ tbsp flaxseed oil
- 1 banana
Morning Muesli Smoothie
- ½ cup toasted oats (bake uncooked oats in the oven for 10 minutes or until browned)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 apple
- 1 cup skim milk
- 10 pecans
- 1 scoop whey protein powder
- 1 banana
Your breakfast smoothie can either be a sugar bomb or your key to good health and peak performance throughout the day. Get creative with your flavor combinations and remember to add a balance of nutrients so that you’re well on your way to a healthier and more energized you!