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If you are looking for the perfect way to start your day, this Breakfast Energy Smoothie should be on your radar! It’s packed with great ingredients to give you that fuel to get you going and start your day off right. 

If you don’t find a smoothie satisfying enough you can pair it with other breakfast faves such as air fryer boiled eggs and this easy egg bake. They’re an easy (and delicious) way to incorporate some fresh fruit into breakfast.

A glass of breakfast smoothie garnished with blueberries and raspberries on the table with another in the background and a bowl of berries.

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Why You’ll Love This Energy Smoothie!

  • Perfect to make and carry on the go! I love making up this smoothie and having it in a cup that I can drink as I’m headed to work.
  • Simple ingredients that are easy to keep in the fridge and freezer to whip up a breakfast shake whenever you need it.
  • So quick to make. All you have to do is add everything to a blender and puree! 
Ingredients to make an energy smoothie with berries on the table before mixing.

Breakfast Shake Ingredients

To make this breakfast smoothie, you will need:

  • Orange juice: This adds a sweet fruity base to the smoothie. You can also experiment with different juices to create different flavors.
  • Yogurt: I prefer vanilla yogurt but you can use any flavored yogurt in your smoothie.
  • Vanilla extract: Adding a small amount of vanilla extract really helps bring out the flavors in the fruit!
  • Mixed berries: Frozen mixed berries are a simple ingredient to keep on hand to make a smoothie any time you want. You can use any berries you like. 
  • Ice cubes: I suggest adding a handful of ice cubes if you don’t use frozen fruit to make your smoothie.
Overhead image of the ingredients to make a breakfast shake in the blender.

How To Make An Energy Smoothie

To make this breakfast energy smoothie, simply:

  1. Place all the ingredients into a blender. Start with the liquid ingredients first and the fruit last.
  2. Blend on high for 2 minutes or until the mixture is smooth. Stop the blender to scrape down the sides and blend for another 30 seconds.
  3. Serve and enjoy!
Overhead of a morning smoothie with fresh berries floating on top and two straws in the glass.

Tips & Variations

  • Add Some Protein:  When I don’t have time to make breakfast, I add my favorite protein powder to this smoothie. I love that I can’t taste the protein powder (I hate the taste of protein powder) but I know it’s there because it keeps me full until lunchtime. You can also add nut butter as a source of protein too. 
  • Use Frozen Fruit: I like to use frozen fruit instead of ice cubes in my smoothies. It makes it smoother and less icy but also makes the recipe super easy. I just buy the chopped frozen mixed berries in the frozen section of my grocery store, because I’m all about making things quicker and easier!
  • Fill Up Your Blender in the Right Order: You always want to layer your ingredients from the softest to the hardest (frozen) in the container. This makes it easier to blend. So start with the orange juice, vanilla extract, and yogurt. Last, add fresh or frozen fruit.
  • Different Fruits: Feel free to mix and match fruit flavors as you prefer. Sometimes I add a bit of frozen banana for extra creaminess.
Pouring the berry breakfast smoothie into a glass.

Recipe FAQ

Is it good to have a smoothie for breakfast?

It is definitely a quick option for busy mornings. Just make sure you don’t overload it with lots of sugar and make sure you have a source of protein in it.

What can you add to smoothies for energy?

A mixture of carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fat are great ways to make an energizing smoothie that keeps you satiated and your energy levels higher. Nuts, nut butter, pumpkin seeds, and even protein powders are easy ingredients you can add for more protein while avocado, hemp seeds, chia seeds, and flaxseed are all easy ways to add healthy fats.

Two glasses of morning smoothies on the table with fresh berries and straws.

Storing

  • Store. If you have some leftover smoothie mixture, store it in the fridge for later. Once you’re ready to drink it, add a little extra yogurt to the smoothie to thicken it up again. You can also blend it again with a bit more ice or frozen fruit. It will last for up to five days.

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Servings: 2

Breakfast Energy Smoothie

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 5 minutes
If you are looking for the perfect way to start your day, this Breakfast Energy Smoothie should be on your radar! It’s packed with great ingredients to give you that fuel to get you going and start you day off right. 
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups orange juice
  • 1 cup vanilla yogurt, or other flavor if you prefer
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups mixed fresh or frozen berries

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients into blender (liquid ingredients first).
  • Blend on high for 2 minutes or until smooth. Scrape down sides and blend for another 30 seconds.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Add Some Protein:  When I don’t have time to make breakfast, I add my favorite protein powder to this smoothie. I love that I can’t taste the protein powder (I hate the taste of protein powder) but I know it’s there because it keeps me full until lunchtime. You can also add nut butter as a source of protein too. 
  • Use Frozen Fruit: I like to use frozen fruit instead of ice cubes in my smoothies. It makes it smoother and less icy but also makes the recipe super easy. I just buy the chopped frozen mixed berries in the frozen section of my grocery store, because I’m all about making things quicker and easier!
  • Fill Up Your Blender in the Right Order: You always want to layer your ingredients from the softest to the hardest (frozen) in the container. This makes it easier to blend. So start with the orange juice, vanilla extract, and yogurt. Last, add fresh or frozen fruit.
  • Different Fruits: Feel free to mix and match fruit flavors as you prefer. Sometimes I add a bit of frozen banana for extra creaminess.
  • Store. If you have some leftover smoothie mixture, store it in the fridge for later. Once you’re ready to drink it, add a little extra yogurt to the smoothie to thicken it up again. You can also blend it again with a bit more ice or frozen fruit. It will last for up to five days.
Calories: 298kcal, Carbohydrates: 62g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 6mg, Sodium: 85mg, Potassium: 849mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 51g, Vitamin A: 620IU, Vitamin C: 129mg, Calcium: 249mg, Iron: 1mg
Cuisine: American
Course: Drinks
Author: Jennifer
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