7 Best Smoothie Recipes for Energy

Looking for a quick and healthy way to get an energy boost? Try making one of these seven delicious smoothie recipes! Packed with nutritious fruits and vegetables, these drinks are perfect for sipping on-the-go or enjoying as a light meal. Plus, they’re all super easy to make – simply blend and enjoy!

1. Blueberry Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie

Fruit and vegetables are known for their high antioxidant powers.  Blueberry’s stand apart from the pack, making them one of the most free radical fighting fruits.  Combined with chia seeds high-density omega 3 fatty acids, this smoothie will leave you feeling refreshed and energized long after enjoying it.

Ingredients

• • 1 cup fresh blueberries, frozen
  • 1/2 cup organic spinach 
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 tsp chia seeds

Directions

1. 1. Place the blueberries, spinach, almond milk, chia seeds in a blender. 
   2. Start blender at lowest setting and gradually increase to half power; process for 2 minute or until very smooth.
   3. Pour the smoothie into a bowl and serve.

2. Kale Ginger Smoothie

If the thought of Kale and ginger seems pretty potent for a smoothie, it is.  In the best possible way.  Kale is high in fiber and ginger is a well known food for healthy digestion.  If you’re in need of a healthy smoothie recipe that resets your gut health, this is it. 

Ingredients

• • 1 cup fresh kale greens, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 organic avocado, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 tbsp agave nectar 
  • 1 tsp chia seeds
  • 1 tsp ginger, grated

Directions

1. 1. Place the cherries, avocado, and almond milk in a blender.
   2. Start the blender at the lowest setting and gradually increase to half-power; process for 2 minutes or until very smooth.
   3. Pour the smoothie into a bowl, top with fresh cherries (optional) and serve.

3. Asian Tropical Fruit Smoothie

Transport yourself to a summer getaway as you enjoy one of the best healthy smoothie recipes from DishQuo meal planning app.  If you typically reach for bananas and berries to blend, mix it up with this combo of walnuts, mango, and kiwi. 

Ingredients

• • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/4 cup ice cubes
  • 1 tbsp chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 mango, diced
  • 1 kiwi, diced
  • 2 tsp maple syrup 

Directions

1. 1. Place all the ingredients in a food processor or blender.
   2. Blend until smooth.
   3. Transfer the smoothie mixture into a tall serving glass.
   4. Serve immediately.

4. Purple Smoothie Bowl

Nutrient dense and detoxifying is how we describe DishQuo’s Purple Smoothie Bowl.  Beet’s bright red color wakes up your senses in the morning and cleanses your blood and digestive system.  With coconut milk and avocado, this clean breakfast recipe is creamy, sweet, and filling.  A new healthy breakfast favorite for sure!

Ingredients

• • 1/2 cup lite coconut milk
  • 1 red beet, sliced
  • 1 cup raspberries, sliced & frozen
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup ice cubes
  • 1/2 avocado, diced
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds  

Directions

1. 1. Place coconut milk, sliced beets, raspberries, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and ice cubes.
   2. Blend until smooth.
   3. Pour the smoothie into the serving bowl.
   4. Add in the diced avocados and chia seeds.
   5. Serve immediately.

5. Apple & Pumpkin Smoothie

Autumn in a blender!  Pumpkin, apple and oats is what you expect from a warm breakfast bowl, but blend it up for one of the best healthy smoothie recipes.  This high protein smoothie recipe is full of almond butter, greek yogurt, and walnuts.  Drink this and you won’t be hungry for hours.

Ingredients

• • 1/2 Mclntosh apple, cored & diced
  • 6 oz canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup ice cubes
  • 1 tbsp almond butter
  • 1 cup plain almond Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tbsp chopped walnuts 

Directions

1. 1. Combine all the ingredients (except for the chopped walnuts) in a blender.
   2. Blend until smooth.
   3. Pour into a tall glass.
   4. Top with chopped walnuts
   5. Serve immediately.

6. Turmeric Pineapple Smoothie

This anti-inflammatory healthy smoothie recipe has a tropical twist.  Turmeric, kale and pineapple are top inflammation fighters.  A dash of maple syrup syrup makes it just a tad sweet.

Ingredients

• • 2 oz pineapple chunks
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 kiwi, peeled
  • 2 cups fresh kale greens
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup 

Directions

1. 1. Place all the ingredients in a blender.
   2. Blend until smooth for 2 minutes.
   3. Pour the smoothie into a serving tall glass.
   4. Serve immediately.

7. Avocado Green Smoothie

What’s a top smoothie recipes list without a green smoothie?  We love getting our greens early in the morning for an energizing start to the day.  High in fiber and healthy fats, DishQuo’s Avocado Green smoothie is your new favorite green smoothie recipe. 

Ingredients

• 1/2 banana
• 1/2 avocado, diced
• 1 cup fresh kale greens
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/4 cup ice cubes  

Directions

1. Place all the ingredients in a blender.
2. Blend until smooth for 2 minutes.
3. Pour the smoothie into a serving tall glass.
4. Serve immediately.

If you’re in the market for some delicious and nutritious smoothie recipes that will give you a boost of energy, look no further! We’ve gathered up seven of our favorite recipes for you to try. And if you want even more variety, be sure to sign up for a free trial of DishQuo – we have tons of delicious and healthy smoothie recipes waiting for you. So what are you waiting for? Get blending!