5 Healthy Morning Drinks to Energize Your Day

If you are searching for a list of healthy morning drinks for weight loss and detox, then you are in the right place.

When you wake up in the morning, do you look forward to that cup of hot tea or your favourite coffee? Well, we certainly don’t have the liberty to judge your preferences, but we would like to enlighten you with some health drinks and a few variations. These drinks are not the usual lemon-honey shots or karela shots.

These nutritious drinks provide your body and mind with an abundance of vitamins, healthy fats, and protein.

Let us not stretch your curiosity and begin with the description of our wholesome beverages. You can easily find the ingredients in your kitchen pantry, and the process is simple and straightforward.

Healthy Morning Drinks Recipes You Can Make at Home

1. The Multi-Vitamin Vegan Smoothie

Are you a fan of healthy smoothies but always end up ordering one? Here is the simplest yet most nutrient-dense smoothie. And the good news is that even vegans and lactose-intolerants will find this smoothie recipe to be a boon.

1. Soak 1 teaspoon of pumpkin seeds, almonds, and cashews in a bowl.
2. In another bowl, soak 4 dates. The reason for soaking these separately is pretty obvious.
3. The next morning, blend these ingredients with a ripe banana in a blender, and your delicious smoothie is ready.
4. Remember to peel the almonds and discard the water. However, you are supposed to use the water in which you had soaked dates.

This smoothie does not contain milk, though you may have to add a little water for better consistency. It contains vitamin E and vitamin A. Since pumpkin seeds are rich in healthy fats and minerals, they provide you with a boost of energy and vigour. Bananas do not need an introduction since they are a powerhouse of potassium and fiber.

2. ABC Juice with a Twist

ABC Juice has its own reputation in the family of healthy beverages. It would be wrong to write this list without including it. But you can make it with a twist.

1. Add slices of apple, beetroot, and carrot in a jar and blend it well.
2. But before blending, you can also add Indian gooseberry (chopped into chunks) and a few curry leaves. Amla is infused with Vitamin C, and it helps your skin rejuvenate and combat those nasty aging symptoms.
3. Curry leaves are great for hair growth and help regulate blood pressure levels.
4. If you throw away curry leaves while eating poha, then you ought to add them in your jar of ABC juice.

3. Holi Basil Tea or ‘Tulsi Chai’

Tea lovers, this article will not disappoint you. Tea is not an unhealthy beverage; you were making it the unhealthy way. We have a recipe of your favourite beverage for you that will provide a dozen healthy benefits for your body and soul.

1. Pluck a few tulsi (holy basil) leaves from your plant. In India, it is common to spot a holy basil plant in every household. Cook the leaves in water and bring it to a boil.
2. Then, add lemon juice to it. Avoid adding your black tea powder, as it might degrade the health benefits of this drink.
3. Add jiggery to taste and you will be thanking us later.

This drink is medicinal and aids in weight loss as well. If possible, crush a lemongrass leaf in the tea while boiling. The aroma is soothing and a boon in the monsoon season.

4. The Ultimate Green Detox Juice

Back from a vacation or a wedding party? It is natural to munch on a hundred delicacies when the scrumptious food is calling us dearly. However, there is a need to detox our body and let go of all the impurities and toxins. If you are someone who would like to have clear and glowing skin, this juice is for you.

1. Cut a pineapple and put a few slices in the jar.
2. Add 2-3 curry leaves and some coriander and mint leaves.
3. Blend the ingredients together with a good quality mixer.
4. Your detox juice is ready!

The mint will leave that soothing aftertaste in your mouth for the rest of the day. Coriander and curry leaves aid in digestion. Now what does the pineapple do? It will help you combat cold and flu infections, improve digestion, and boost your immunity.

Go for a 7-day detox diet with this recipe, and you will notice the significant differences in your health.

5. The Apple-Date Smoothie

Let us prevent the need for a visit to the doctor by consuming this apple smoothie that has been blended with dates. This recipe will require Greek yogurt, but you can even find the lactose-free version of the same in the market.

1. Deseed 3-4 dates and soak them overnight in a bowl.
2. Slice 2 apples and try not to peel the skin, as it contains a plethora of nutrients. However, if you are not comfortable with it, you can peel the apples.
3. Take a spoon of Greek yogurt for consistency. If yogurt is not available at the nearby store, you can go for simple curd made at home.

In the summer season, blend this smoothie with 2-3 ice cubes for the desired cooling effect. In winter, add a spoon of vanilla essence to make it look and taste rich. This smoothie is an excellent morning drink and can be called as a ‘breakfast substitute.’ It will keep you energized throughout the day, provided you have timely meals.

A Few Important Tips About Making Healthy Morning Drink Fruit Smoothie

1. You can change the fruit and add something of your choice or which is in season and reap the benefits.
2. Try to skip sugar. Add honey, dates, or a natural sweetener to it.
3. Add peanut butter to smoothies if you are not allergic to nuts. Some fitness freaks even add protein powder to their morning beverages, but we do not want to make it sound like an obligation.
4. Avoid drinking black tea before consuming it. You can have your regular cup of tea a little later in the morning.
5. Do not consider these smoothies or drinks as meal replacements. Consume a well-balanced diet and complement it with the above drinks.
6. Add a variety of seeds to your beverages.

We hope you have loved our list of healthy morning drinks. These are tried-and-tested ones and are best for your health and well-being. Let us know your views in the comments section, and if you loved these morning drink recipes, then please do not forget to share them with your friends and family on social media.