8 Energy-Boosting Meals

Sluggish and drowsy? Let these delicious, fatigue-fighting recipes rescue you!

When you’re running low on energy, it’s tempting to turn to coffee or a piece of sugary candy for a pick-me-up. Caffeine delivers an instant jolt, but the oomph is short-lived and cues a subsequent crash. When you feel sluggish, you probably lack the necessary fuel to keep you going, a consequence of eating meals with the wrong ingredients.

Chowing down on meals without a balanced nutrient supply can lead to fatigue and dramatic blood sugar fluctuations. This drains your energy and wreaks havoc on your immune system over time.

Foods supply calories, which fire up your system and push your body to burn these calories efficiently. The key is to consume meals with a steady distribution of protein, fiber, and complex carbs, which will keep your blood sugar steady and bolster your energy reserves.

We’ve compiled a handful of winning recipes with nutritious, energy-boosting ingredients that’ll jumpstart your metabolism and power you through your day. So check out these wake-me-up meals that’ll set off your inner alarm clock and put some pep in your step!

1. Skinny Quinoa with Black BeansQuinoa with Black Beans

Give your basic quinoa dish a Mexican kick with this recipe! The dish calls for colorful superfoods like juicy tomatoes, zesty green chilis, and chopped cilantro. Thanks to the quinoa, an energy-revving supergrain, the vegetarian-friendly dish will keep you up and at it throughout the day!

2. Asparagus and Egg Scramble

Asparagus & Egg Scramble

Two nutrient-rich superfoods, asparagus and eggs, share the spotlight and generate major flavor in this dish.

3. Creamy Brown Rice, Apple, and Broccoli SaladBroccoli salad

Chock-full of antioxidants and green powerhouse foods, this light salad is a snap to whip up for lunch. Brown rice comprises the bulk of the recipe. It delivers a healthy dose of magnesium to rev up your metabolism and keep you from tiring.

4. Pan Fried Salmon with Asparagus and Couscous SaladPan Fried Salmon with Asparagus and Couscous Salad

This gorgeous salmon dish features smooth, flaky fish nesting on a vibrant bed of salad greens paired with nutty couscous. The healthy balance of greens, protein, and grains will rev up your engine and promote a steady energy release, while keeping you satisfied four hours!

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Ellie Krasner

Ellie is a full-time violinist living in Las Vegas, and a writer with an insatiable appetite for clean eating and fitness! She is a graduate of Binghamton University with degrees in English literature and violin, and loves investigating the world of healthy living.

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