The Best DIY Energizing Smoothies for Moms to Be 

Flax Fiber DIY Smoothie

Constipation is a common issue during pregnancy. Constipation stops your digestive system from its normal function. This means that your body suffers from a lack of nourishment. The APA recommends 25 to 30 grams of fiber per day during pregnancy.

Ingredients:

½ frozen banana, cubed

1 C frozen strawberries

2 tbsp. flax seed meal

1 C vanilla soymilk

Directions:
Blend the above. You’ll likely get the rest of your daily allotment of fiber from the other foods in your diet.

Spinach and Kale Green Madness

Fruit is great, but your body needs healthy green smoothies like this one to avoid long-term fatigue. Your body will need about 4 servings of vegetables per day, and this DIY smoothie contains essential nutrients like folic acid. 0.4 mg per day of folic acid is recommended during pregnancy.

Ingredients:

1 C spinach

2 C kale

½ a ripe mango

3-4 drops maple syrup

½ C water

½ C ice

Directions:
This one blends easily, and the superfood kale is just amazing for you.

Banana and Peanut Butter Tofu Shot

The amino acids found in various proteins are literally the building blocks of all life, and pregnant women often feel tired when protein levels are low. You may not be lifting weights, but the baby inside of you is building muscle. Pregnant women require around 3-4 servings of protein daily, and that equals 70 grams of protein per day!

Ingredients:

½ C soft tofu

1 C vanilla soymilk

1 frozen banana, cubed

½ tbsp peanut butter

Directions:
Just hit blend. Also, you can add soft tofu to almost any smoothie for additional protein in your diet. It usually won’t change the flavor much.

Green Iron

Iron is another important component of your diet while pregnant. You are digesting nutrients to create blood within yourself and the baby, and iron is one of the most vital minerals for this. A lack of iron causes an anemic state, and this can leave you feeling extremely tired.

Ingredients:

2 C packed-in spinach

1 C packed-in kale

2 C frozen chopped watermelon

1 frozen banana, cubed

1 tbsp sesame seeds

1/2 tbsp maple syrup

Directions:
Hit blend! This smoothie has oodles of iron for you.

Mixed Berry Dairy Smoothie

Most doctors recommend milk during pregnancy. Milk contains lots of calcium, and it also contains many other vital nutrients and minerals. Calcium helps form strong bones, and it also assists with healthy muscle, nerve and blood function. Whole milk also contains healthy fats that your body needs for the development of your baby’s brain and eyes.

Ingredients:

1 C frozen mixed berries

2 small bananas, cubed

1 C vanilla yogurt

1 C whole milk

1-2 tbsp honey

Directions:
Honey may not be safe for babies to eat directly, but it’s great for you to eat while pregnant.

B Monster

Sometimes your body needs a good dosage of B and C vitamins to get you going. This smoothie is perfect anytime for a pick-me-up. Don’t let pregnancy zap away your energy levels.

Ingredients:

2 C frozen mango chunks

1 C plain yogurt

¼ tsp ground cinnamon

½ tbsp honey

1 tsp lime juice

Directions:
The B12 in the yogurt is essential during pregnancy, and it also helps your body stay energized all day.