4 Delicious And Energetic Natural Smoothie Recipes

Consume these smoothies in the morning or early afternoon to take advantage of all the energy they give you.

People tend to resort a lot to natural smoothies, especially in summer, to be able to refresh themselves in a totally healthy way. However, these can be taken at any time of the year, since they are very nutritious, and they are also delicious!

In the following article we will show you 4 simple and energetic natural smoothie recipes that will make us enjoy fruits such as papaya or mango in a very different way. Keep reading!

4 recipes for natural energy shakes

These recipes that we propose are very healthy, so we will leave aside the fats and sugars. If we want to sweeten them a little we could add a few drops of honey or stevia. In addition, these shakes are not only delicious, but they will give us a lot of energy. Discover them!

1. Papaya, mango and maca smoothie

To begin with, this smoothie rich in beta-carotene gives us all the energy of tropical fruits. Thanks to this component, it could also help fight aging (although there is still not enough evidence in this regard) and prevent vision loss (it is ‘possibly effective’, according to specialized publications).

Ingredients for two shakes:

• 1 ripe mango
• 1/4 of papaya.
• 1 glass of oat milk.
• 10 grams of maca.

Process

• First, peel the mango and papaya.
• Then mix it all in a blender for a couple of minutes and voila!

2. Fig, beet and cinnamon smoothie

This eye-catching shake is stimulating even to the eye, thanks to its gorgeous purple color. In addition, the fig favors intestinal transit. However, we must be careful with its excessive consumption, due to its calories.

On the other hand, beets could help combat problems such as anemia (something that could be based on its iron intake)  or even improve performance in certain physical activities. Similarly, cinnamon also offers benefits.

Ingredients for two shakes:

• 3 fresh or dried figs.
• ½ beetroot.
• 1 glass of water or grape or prune juice.
• One tablespoon (12 gr) of ground cinnamon.

Process

• First, peel the figs and beets.
• Then mix it all in a blender for a couple of minutes and voila!

3. Banana and cocoa smoothie

On the other hand, we have the tasty banana and cocoa smoothie. First of all, this shake tends to be liked by everyone and can be taken as breakfast, a snack, or even before doing sports, thanks to its powerful energizing properties.

In addition, banana and cocoa are rich in magnesium, which regulates our nervous system, contributes to the good condition of the muscular system and also strengthens the immune system.

Ingredients for two shakes:

• 2 very ripe bananas .
• 2 tablespoons (25 gr) of cocoa powder.
• 1 glass of milk or vegetable drink.

Process

• First, peel the banana.
• Then mix it all in a blender for a couple of minutes and voila!

4. Strawberry and ginger smoothie

Finally, strawberries, in addition to being irresistible, provide significant levels of minerals, vitamins and fiber. Also, ginger provides heat and energy to the body, which gives us vitality even on the coldest days.

I ngredients for two shakes:

• 200 gr of ripe strawberries.
• 1 glass of almond drink.
• 5 gr of ginger powder.

Process

• Mix all the ingredients  in a blender for a couple of minutes and voila!

When do we take them?

These shakes are highly energetic, so we recommend consuming them in the morning or, at the latest, in the early afternoon. On the other hand, if we want to take them at night, we will try to do it in a small quantity, serving them in a small cup, as if they were a sweet cream for dessert.

What do you think of these natural smoothie recipes? As we have already mentioned, apart from being tasty they are very energetic. So get to work!

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