5 Mind-Blowing Caffeinated Snacks to Boost Your Energy
Published On
6/11/2016
By
Ahmad
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caffeine in coffee, tea, and even chocolate can do more than energize your day—it can boost your workout by reducing perceived exertion.
So it’s good news that the newly released 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans give the go-ahead for most adults to consume 400 milligrams caffeine daily, or the amount in three to five cups of coffee.
Almonds, in any form, can help propel your distance workout.
Ingredients
1 sliced frozen banana
½ cup unsweetened almond milk
2 Tbsp. cooled espresso
1 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 Tbsp. almond butter
Instructions
Blend 1 sliced frozen banana with ½ cup unsweetened almond milk, 2 Tbsp. cooled espresso, 1 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1 Tbsp. almond butter. Makes 1 cup.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 228
Protein: 5 g
Carbs: 32 g
Fiber: 6 g
Sugar: 15 g
Total fat: 11 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Sodium: 131 mg
Vitamin C–rich cherries get their dark red color from disease-fighting antioxidants.
Ingredients
1 sliced frozen banana
½ cup unsweetened almond milk
2 Tbsp. cooled espresso
1 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 Tbsp. almond butter
Instructions
Blend 1 sliced frozen banana with ½ cup unsweetened almond milk, 2 Tbsp. cooled espresso, 1 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1 Tbsp. almond butter. Makes 1 cup.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 228
Protein: 5 g
Carbs: 32 g
Fiber: 6 g
Sugar: 15 g
Total fat: 11 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Sodium: 131 mg
The EGCG flavonoid in green tea may help improve your memory.
Ingredients
½ cup light coconut milk
½ cup cooked brown rice
1 ½ tsp. honey
Salt
1 green tea bag
¼ cup diced mango
Instructions
Heat ½ cup canned light coconut milk with ½ cup cooked brown rice, 1½ tsp. honey, and a pinch of salt. Steep 1 green tea bag in simmered liquid 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and squeeze tea bag, and stir in ¼ cup diced mango. Eat warm, or cover and refrigerate until cold.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 242
Protein: 3 g
Carbs: 44 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 17 g
Total fat: 7 g
Saturated fat: 5 g
Sodium: 185 mg
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The
caffeine in coffee, tea, and even chocolate can do more than energize your day—it can boost your workout by reducing perceived exertion.
So it’s good news that the newly released 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans give the go-ahead for most adults to consume 400 milligrams caffeine daily, or the amount in three to five cups of coffee.
Almonds, in any form, can help propel your distance workout.
Ingredients
1 sliced frozen banana
½ cup unsweetened almond milk
2 Tbsp. cooled espresso
1 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 Tbsp. almond butter
Instructions
Blend 1 sliced frozen banana with ½ cup unsweetened almond milk, 2 Tbsp. cooled espresso, 1 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1 Tbsp. almond butter. Makes 1 cup.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 228
Protein: 5 g
Carbs: 32 g
Fiber: 6 g
Sugar: 15 g
Total fat: 11 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Sodium: 131 mg
Vitamin C–rich cherries get their dark red color from disease-fighting antioxidants.
Ingredients
1 sliced frozen banana
½ cup unsweetened almond milk
2 Tbsp. cooled espresso
1 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 Tbsp. almond butter
Instructions
Blend 1 sliced frozen banana with ½ cup unsweetened almond milk, 2 Tbsp. cooled espresso, 1 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1 Tbsp. almond butter. Makes 1 cup.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 228
Protein: 5 g
Carbs: 32 g
Fiber: 6 g
Sugar: 15 g
Total fat: 11 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Sodium: 131 mg
The EGCG flavonoid in green tea may help improve your memory.
Ingredients
½ cup light coconut milk
½ cup cooked brown rice
1 ½ tsp. honey
Salt
1 green tea bag
¼ cup diced mango
Instructions
Heat ½ cup canned light coconut milk with ½ cup cooked brown rice, 1½ tsp. honey, and a pinch of salt. Steep 1 green tea bag in simmered liquid 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and squeeze tea bag, and stir in ¼ cup diced mango. Eat warm, or cover and refrigerate until cold.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 242
Protein: 3 g
Carbs: 44 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 17 g
Total fat: 7 g
Saturated fat: 5 g
Sodium: 185 mg
Black tea, such as Earl Grey, can fight cavities by strengthening tooth enamel.
Ingredients
1 cup 2% milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 black tea bag
1 peach
Instructions
Heat 1 cup 2% milk with 1 tsp. vanilla extract. Pour into mug and steep with 1 tea bag for 3 to 4 minutes. Serve with 1 peach. Makes 1 serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 194
Protein: 9 g
Carbs: 27 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 24 g
Total fat: 5 g
Saturated fat: 3 g
Sodium: 116 mg
Oatmeal is packed with soluble fiber, which has been shown to reduce blood pressure.
Ingredients
2 large eggs
1 ¼ cups 2% milk
¾ cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tsp. vanilla extract
3 Tbsp. honey
3 cups quick-cooking oats
1 tsp. baking soda
1 ½ Tbsp. instant coffee
1 ½ tsp. cinnamon
Salt
⅔ cup dried cranberries
½ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
Mix 2 large eggs with 1¼ cups 2% milk, ¾ cup unsweetened applesauce, 2 tsp. vanilla extract, and 3 Tbsp. honey in a bowl. Stir in 3 cups quick-cooking oats, 1 tsp. baking soda, 1½ Tbsp. instant coffee, 1½ tsp. cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Combine with ⅔ cup dried cranberries and ½ cup chopped pecans. Pour into greased muffin tin and bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees. Makes 12 servings.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 187
Protein: 5 g
Carbs: 29 g
Fiber: 4 g
Sugar: 12 g
Total fat: 6 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Sodium: 142 mg
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