How to Make Healthy Energy Drinks

Healthy energy drinks are delicious and nutritious, and better yet, they only take a few minutes to whip up in your blender. They're perfect for a quick breakfast on the go, to put in a thermos for lunch, or a snack for the afternoon doldrums. Follow these recipes to whip up some great energy drinks.

Things You'll Need

• 4 large ice cubes
• 1/2 cup canned pineapple chunks
• 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
• 12 oz. fresh water
• 8 oz. of milk (whole or 2 percent)
• 1 heaping scoop of chocolate protein powder
• 5 large ice cubes
• 8 fresh raspberries
• 1 12-oz. can of root beer
• 1 cup of ice cubes
• 2 tbsp. cream
• 1 cup fruit juice or low-fat milk
• 1 heaping tbsp. wheat germ
• Approximately 3 scoops vanilla protein powder, depending on your preference.
• 1 large banana, frozen and quartered
• 1/4 cup low fat yogurt, plain
• 1 tbsp. whey protein
• 1 egg (optional)

Instructions

Blast of Pineapple

1. Mix the ice cubes, pineapple, protein powder and water in a blender.

2. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth.

3. Pour the blast of pineapple into a tall glass or mug.

Raspberry Chocolate Energy Drink

1. Place the milk, protein powder, ice cubes and fresh raspberries in a blender.

2. Add the ice cubes and blend thoroughly. The mixture will be thick.

3. Serve the raspberry chocolate energy drink in a mug, or eat it with a spoon.

Energy Root Beer Float

1. Place all of the ingredients in a blender.

2. Mix all of the ingredients in a blender until thick and creamy.

3. Turn the blender on high speed and blend until the mixture is smooth.

4. Pour the energy root beer float into a tall glass or mug.

5. Drink two or three drinks daily between meals for weight gain.

Tips & Warnings

• Add 2 tsp. of coconut extract to the blast of pineapple to create a blast of pina colada.