Written By: Girl Tyler

Run the day or the day will run you.There are plenty of unread emails in your inbox and a lengthy to-do list eagerly awaiting your attention. Before you dive into the a.m. madness, get a head start on your mornings by preparing a filling breakfast in under five minutes. Smoothies are proven to help boost metabolism, reduce cravings, and increase energy. Try out these four smoothie recipes packed with nutrients and antioxidants to instantly fuel you for the day. Place into your blender and blend thoroughly into a creamy smoothie. Pour into a glass and serve.

Strawberry Oatmeal

• 1 cup soy milk
• ½ cup rolled oats
• 1 banana, broken into chunks
• 2 cups of frozen strawberries
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ teaspoons white sugar

Chocolate Banana

• 6 ice cubes
• 1 cup of milk
• 2 ripe bananas
• 1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Spicy Paradise

• ½ cup coconut water
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• ½ ripe avocado
• 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne
• 2" knob of fresh ginger
• 1 cup frozen mango

Berry Kale

• ½ cup orange juice
• 1 banana, cut into chunks
• ½ cup mixed frozen berries
• ½ cup shredded kale
• ½ cup water
• 2 tablespoons plain yogurt