Fit and Delicious Homemade Energy Drinks

Energy Drinks are a great alternative to sugary snacks, high calorie desserts and fattening meals. When you want to get or stay fit, these energizing drinks are the best. They are also easy to make. Here are some tips for making your homemade energy drink low calorie, low fat and delicious!

1. Use Fruit

When making your homemade energy smoothie, use fresh or frozen fruit and not just juice. you'll be saving a lot of calories, lowering the sugar as well, and adding fiber which will help you stay satisfied longer. Use banana to thicken your drink for an ever more satisfying energizing drink

2. Use unsweetened almond or hazelnut milk for richer flavor

Replace whole milk with unsweetened almond, soy or hazelnut milk for richer flavor, fewer calories and less fat. These delicious alternatives are sold in almost all grocery stores. They only have about 50 to 100 calories per 8 ounces and are calcium fortified too!

3. Boost Fiber

Add flax seeds or wheat germ to your drink to boost fiber and Omega 3's. You'll feel fuller longer which means no binging at the office vending machine!

4. Add Protein

Add your favorite flavor protein powder to your drink. Just make sure your protein powder doesn't have any added sugar or sweeteners. Many of these protein powders are vitamin fortified and packed with other nutrients to keep you energized throughout the day. Most protein powders have about 100 calories per scoop and have little or zero fat grams.

5. Get Creative

Get creative and inventive with your recipes. Add spices that boost your metabolism such as cinnamon. Make your drink frosty and creamy just by adding some ice cubes. Mix your favorite fruits for a delicious combination of flavors. Add veggies! You can add carrots or celery for added fiber, vitamins and flavor! Add coffee and replace that sugary, fattening iced coffee drink with a protein filled, low calorie, flavorful coffee drink. You decide what you want in your drink!

RECIPES TO GET YOU STARTED!

We called up our friends at menubook.com and asked for their favorite high energy low calorie, low fat, low sugar but highly nutritious and delicious energy drinks for you to make at home or the office to keep you fit, healthy and strong. These are only a few of the drinks that they have on their site. If you have any questions about flavor combinations shot them an email. They always respond with healthy tips and great recipes.

Replace your Iced Mocha with this Protein Mocha Java Smoothie

Ingredients:

4 ice cubes 4 ounces of pure water

Splash (about 2 tablespoons) of unsweetened soy , rice, almond or hazelnut milk

1 table spoon of instant espresso or instant coffee (you can use decaf too)

1 scoop or chocolate protein powder

put all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth



Carrot Cake Smoothie

Ingredients:

4 ice cubes

2 ounces of pure water

4 ounces fresh carrot juice

Splash (about 2 tablespoons) of unsweetened soy, rice, almond or hazelnut milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract or imitation vanilla extract

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

put all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth