7 Blender-Friendly Breakfast Smoothies

Wrangling your children out of bed for school every morning is no easy feat, and then there’s the tough job of ensuring your kids are well fed and ready to learn before they set off. And, let’s not forget, you probably have places to be as well. With so much going on in the AM, it’s easy to forget about your own nutrition. While skipping breakfast can save you time, you’re primed to make a bad food decision come 10:30 (doughnuts, anyone?). To help you squeeze a healthy morning meal into your bracing morning routine, we’ve rounded up 7 quick blender-friendly breakfast smoothies hat you can slurp on the go.

7 Breakfast Smoothie Recipes

Raspberry Sunrise Smoothie – Damn Delicious

Stunningly gorgeous and perfectly delicious, this smoothie gives you your daily does of vitamin C and two of your five daily servings of fruits and vegetables. With only four ingredients to keep track of (raspberries, a mango, milk, and orange juice) this breakfast comes together in a flash.

Carrot Cake Breakfast Smoothie – Dishing up the Dirt

If you’re constantly craving desserts, this is the breakfast for you. While the name may suggest an unhealthy indulgence, this smoothie is anything but. Sure, it tastes pretty decadent, but it features the likes of banana, carrots, almond milk, dates, oats, and chia seeds. Flavoured with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves, this smoothie delivers top-notch nutrition and a taste that sure to satisfy even the most discerning sweet tooth.

Pear, Oat, Cinnamon, & Ginger Shakes – Martha Stewart

Going to be a while until your next meal? This is the smoothie for you. The addition of raw oats gives you a hefty does of fiber, which helps you feel fuller longer. The almond butter and maple syrup keeps things yummy, while the ginger boosts your immune system and gets your metabolism going.

Mixed Berry Breakfast Smoothie – The Gracious Pantry

Loaded with blueberries and strawberries, this nutritional shake is packed with antioxidants. The addition of oats and ground flax supplies you with fuel, fiber, and essential fatty acids, while the vanilla yogurt keeps things creamy.

Green Goddess Breakfast Smoothie – redbook

This recipe takes green juice to the next level. This smoothie is loaded with nutritional powerhouses kale, spinach, and avocado. You can control the sweetness by tinkering with the amount of mango and pineapple you add. Top these beauties off with shredded coconut and granola for a decadent breakfast treat.

Chocolate-for-Breakfast Smoothie – UpBeet Kitchen

Yes, that’s right, chocolate for breakfast, but this concoction is much better for you than any bowl of Chocolate Rice Krispies. This smoothie’s creamy base of banana and avocado supplies you with a good deal of potassium and essential fats. The cocoa powder gives you antioxidants, while the Maca powder helps balance hormones and boosts fertility if you’re looking to add to your brood. Top with blueberries, for a double dose of antioxidants, and hemp seeds for your daily dose of omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids.

Tropical Breakfast Smoothie – The Garden Grazer

On a rainy cold, autumn morning there are few breakfasts that satisfy like this ray of sunshine. Packed with the likes of ginger, orange juice, pineapple. and mangos, this smoothie gives you a host of essential vitamins and minerals while giving you a taste of the tropics. Flavoured with coconut milk, this tasty breakfast is quick, nutritious and dairy-free.