Healthy, Energy-Boosting Recipes to Rev Up Your Mornings – Naturally!

Power through your afternoon slump with a natural, energy-boosting beverage

We all have days when it takes a little extra boost to make it through to quitting time. While vending machine energy drinks are quick and convenient, they don’t do much for your health – or your waistline. They may jolt you enough to power through your afternoon meetings but then you eventually crash from the sugar withdrawal. Defeats the purpose, right?

Why not try a natural energy boost? Mother nature offers a ton of healthy, natural energy advocates – in yummy flavors. Ginger, honey, citrus fruits, green tea and mint are all naturally energizing. Bonus: they help improve metabolism too.

We’ve done the research for you and found 5 natural energy drink recipes. Make your fave in the morning before you head out the door and it’s be ready for when that 2 p.m. afternoon slump hits.

1.    The Quick Fix

• Ginger root tea
• hot water
• 1 1/2 – 2 tsp honey (to taste)
• 1 inch of fresh ginger root
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/4 tsp turmeric

Cut off two thin slices of ginger and place in your cup or mug. Use a garlic press to juice the remaining ginger into your mug. Add both spices and fill your mug with hot water and stir. Recipe via Instructables.com

2. Super Shot

• 4oz cranberry juice
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• Juice of ½ lemon

Combine cranberry juice, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice. If that’s too strong, add 4 ounces of water. Chase with more water if needed.

3. Cherry Lemonade Energy Drink

• 1 cup brewed unsweetened green tea
• ½ cup 100% cherry juice
• ½ cup flavored coconut water
• ½ cup seltzer water
• 1 teaspoon agave nectar
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Ice cubes
• Lemon slices for garnish

Combine green tea, cherry juice, coconut water, seltzer, agave and lemon juice in a large glass or container. Stir well or shake and serve over ice; garnish with lemon slices. Recipe via FoodNetwork.com

4. Super Energy Drink

• 1 medium orange (about 1 cup), peeled
• 3/4 cup light coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon grounded flaxseed
• 6 ounces vanilla yogurt
• 1/2 cup of ice

Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Recipe via TableSpoon.com

5. Berry Citrus Energy Drink

• 1 cup pure/tap water
• 1 cup mixed berries
• 1 lime, juice only
• 4-5 mint leaves

Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Recipe via HelloNatural.com

Rest well & wake up ready to go!

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