Sometimes I wake up in the morning, wishing I won´t have to rush to work! There are many things that I could change, like waking up a bit earlier or trying to go to sleep at an acceptable hour. But there is one thing that can make mornings much easier: preparing breakfast the evening before!
If you are also looking for an easy solution to make your mornings more relaxing, here are 6 smoothies you can pick from!
Why breakfast with smoothies?
Smoothies are a perfect way to start the morning!
Recent statistics have shown that in Europe:
- 17,7% have potassium deficit
- 13,2% have iron deficit
- 11% have magnesium deficit
- 9,6% have vitamin A deficit
- 5,9% have folic acid (vitamin B9) deficit
During the day it can happen that we are overwhelmed at work and don´t have the chance to eat enough fruits or veggies, that is why, it is best to start the morning with a dose of minerals and fiber! The good news is that it can also be to-go!
Start by picking up your favorite between the following!
RASPBERRY SMOOTHIE:
Easiest way:
150 g raspberries
100 g yogurt
Blend in the evening for a few minutes and conserve in the fridge. For a cool effect, keep some raspberries and put them on top!
For vegans: 150 g raspberries
100 ml soy milk or coconut water
Bonus: Add some Chia seeds, if you want to step up the game. Raspberries have a great number of antioxidants and fiber and Chia will add some of those healthy fats like Omega-3 for a super mix!
CARROT SMOOTHIE:
Easiest way:
150 g carrot
100 g yogurt
Blend in the evening for a few minutes and conserve in the fridge. For a cool effect, cut some carrots and put them on top like in the picture!
For vegans:
150 g carrot and 100 ml soy milk or coconut water
Bonus: Carrots are super when it comes to improving your sight and optimizing night vision! They also are very good allies when the sun is too strong! If you are planning on going to the beach and improving your tan, eat this carrot smoothie!
MANGO SMOOTHIE:
Easiest way:
1 mango
100 g yogurt
Blend in the evening for a few minutes and conserve in the fridge. For a cool effect, cut some mango cubes and put them on top!
For vegans:
1 mango and 100 ml soymilk or coconut water
Bonus: Mango contains a lot of Vit. C, but unfortunately this type of vitamin is very sensitive to oxygen and light so it can disappear in 5 minutes. That is why, when you prepare the smoothies in the morning, also add a bit of lemon for some extra vit. C backup!
KIWI SMOOTHIE:
Easiest way:
2-3 kiwis
100 g yogurt
Blend in the evening for a few minutes and conserve in the fridge. For a cool effect, cut some mango cubes and put them on top!
For vegans:
2-3 kiwis
100 ml soy milk or coconut water
Bonus: Kiwi has a great amount of potassium! This is a great mineral to fight weakness and fatigue! This fruit will offer you a great boost of energy, so consider trying out before going to the gym!
BLUEBERRIES SMOOTHIE:
Easiest way:
150 g blueberries
100 g yogurt
Blend in the evening for a few minutes and conserve in the fridge. For a cool effect, keep some berries and put them on top!
For vegans:
150 g blueberries
100 ml soy milk or coconut water
Bonus: Because of the way they neutralize some of the free radicals, blueberries protect from DNA damage. If you are planning on living forever, then drink this smoothie!
BLACKBERRIES SMOOTHIE:
Easiest way:
150 g blackberries
100 g yogurt
Blend in the evening for a few minutes and conserve in the fridge. For a cool effect, keep some berries and put them on top with some chocolate cubes!
For vegans:
150 g blackberries and 100 ml soy milk or coconut water
Bonus: Blackberries raise your brain cognitive functions. The studies suggested that this could be due to chemicals called polyphenols. Consider making this smoothie before an exam or an important meeting!
Add some chocolate for extra flavor!
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