The Top Three Breakfast Shakes for Busy Dental Assistant School Students

The life of a student is one that is busy and hectic at the best of times. For students who may also be juggling a job, a family, and a social life, you have even less time available. Maybe you haven’t yet enrolled in school, rather you are just in the process of finding the best Lake area tech dental assisting school in South Dakota for example, and you don’t yet realize just how much your life is about to change.

A typical student’s day can involve an early start, and a late bedtime with the day filled rushing around, doing errands and tasks, studying, and fitting in all your other responsibilities. It’s not surprising that some things end up falling by the wayside thanks to your busy schedule. Your own health and well-being are often one of those things that are pushed to the side. With that in mind, here’s a look at the top three breakfast shakes/smoothies that are ideal for a busy student’s schedule providing them with the nutrients and energy they need to get their day started.

Coconut, Grape, Spinach Smoothie

If you're looking for a smoothie that packs a real punch in terms of energy boosting, this one is the way to go. The coconut milk will provide a touch of sweetness to it, and because it's only got a few ingredients, it's fast and easy to make. All you'll need for this one is onecup of baby spinach, one cup of seedless green grapes, 1/4 cup of coconut milk, and a 1/2 cup of ice. Place everything in the blender and blend until it is smooth.

This one can easily be poured in a to-go mug so you can take it with you as you walk out the door for the day.

Oat and Gingery Berry Smoothie

Here's a smoothie that not only tastes great but thanks to the oatmeal it will fill you up and provide you with the energy you need to get through the morning. To make this smoothie, you'll need to start by adding a 1/4 cup of old fashioned oats to the blender and a 1/2 cup of water. Let the oats soak up the water for about 15 minutes before you blend it or add the other ingredients.

After 15 minutes you can add 1/2 cup of ice, 1/2 cup of frozen blueberries, 1/2 cup of plain low-fat yogurt, 1/4 teaspoon of grated ginger (fresh), and two tablespoons of brown sugar. Blend until smooth.

Orange Protein Smoothie

If you love the refreshing taste of oranges, especially in the morning, then this orange protein smoothie is perfect to start your day with. All you'll need is one frozen banana that has already been peeled and sliced, two medium seedless mandarins or tangerines, a bit of honey to taste, 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt, a handful of ice cubes, and 1/2 serving worth of vanilla protein powder. Place all ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth.

No matter which of these smoothies you choose, it is bound to give you the boost you need to get your day started in a healthy way so that you can tackle your studies head on.