Recharge the right way with these energizing foods.
Feeling sluggish, like you have no oomph left to conquer your day? Say “no” to energy drinks loaded with sugar, calories, and who-knows-what. Instead, refuel with these 21 foods for a quick and natural energy boost:
1. Quinoa Protein Bars
Quinoa and almonds are the perfect energy foods for a mid-afternoon snack or post-workout pick-me-up.
2. Spinach and Pear Walnut Salad
Reboot your body with spinach, an iron-rich food that boosts energy production naturally.
3. Jalapeno Lime Tuna Salad
This recipe contains Greek yogurt, which offers magnesium, a mineral that aids energy release.
4. Peanut Butter and Honey Oat Bars
These homemade bars deliver foods for natural energy, including peanut butter and honey.
5. Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Seasonal Vegetables
Fuel up with this delish lunch or light dinner with quinoa, which is packed with protein and iron for long-lasting energy.
6. Toast with Peaches, Cream Cheese & Honey
Honey delivers a healthy balance of natural sugars that provide good-for-you pep.
7. Bell Pepper Candy
We love bell peppers because they’re a delicious, fiber-filled, energy-giving food.
8. Clean-Eating Almond Butter Fudge
The almonds in this recipe offer copper and manganese to keep your cells energized.
9. Pita Pocket Breakfast Sandwich
Eggs are a natural energy food that are super tasty in recipes like this one.
10. Slow Cooker Cinnamon & Honey Nuts
Nuts are high in the healthy fats that provide energy, making this snack a sweet way to recharge.
11. Strawberry Banana Protein Smoothie
With banana and Greek yogurt, you can’t go wrong when you indulge in this smoothie.
12. Cinnamon Apple Breakfast Quinoa
Apples are high in fiber, filling you with healthy, natural energy.
13. Skinny Fruit and Yogurt Salad
Who knew foods for natural energy could taste so sweet? Try this delicious breakfast, snack, or dessert.
14. Orange Pomegranate Green Tea
Green tea is an energy superfood that offers powerful antioxidants and natural caffeine.
15. Zucchini Hummus
This is a paleo-friendly recipe that’s perfect for pairing with your favorite fresh veggies.
16. Cleanse and Detox Superfood Salad
Energy foods like spinach and almonds are a yummy way to get that natural nudge you need to tackle the afternoon.
17. Banana Blueberry Bars
These bars are a smart way to fuel up, whether you nosh on them during breakfast, snack, or even dessert.
18. Citrus Quinoa Salad
Refresh yourself at lunch with this easy-to-prep salad, which includes energy foods like quinoa, almonds and edamame.
19. Skinnylicious Protein Smoothie
Fuel your body naturally with a superfood-loaded smoothie.
20. Skinny Nutella-Banana French Toast Sandwich
Bananas are Mother Nature’s original energy food, so give them a go in this recipe.
21. Chili-Lime Spiced Pumpkin Seeds
From muscle-feeding protein to energy-releasing nutrients, pumpkin seeds are yummy energy powerhouses.
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