Some days we're just tired. No matter how early we went to bed or how little activity we actually did, there are days when our energy is low. Most of us turn to coffee in times like these, but that might not be the best thing to do. A good solution, and a delicious one at that, is to turn to food. You know, the source of our energy.
Some foods are known energy boosters -- and by the way, they're not the ones loaded with sugar. Foods loaded with complex carbs like whole grains, oats, nuts and seeds are what you need. They'll not only fill you up but fuel you up, too. We gathered together 25 recipes to get you started. So put down the coffee mug and get cooking.
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Greek Quinoa Dinner Omelets With Feta And Tzatziki
Half Baked Harvest
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Crispy Black Bean Quinoa Burritos
Two Peas and their Pod
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Crunchy Baked Oatmeal With Caramelized Strawberries
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Honey Chipotle Chicken Bowls
How Sweet It Is
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Kale Sunrise Green Smoothie
Cafe Johnsonia
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Avocado Zucchini Brown Rice Sushi
The Rawesome Vegan Life
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Quinoa And Avocado Chimichurri Salad
Foodie Crush
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Roasted Cauliflower Tabbouleh Salad With Toasted Almonds
The Clever Carrot
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Peanut Butter And Hazelnut Smoothie
A Beautiful Mess
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Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers
Minimalist Baker
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Sunshine Bowl With Sunflower Seed Tahini Sauce
Feasting At Home
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Quinoa And Farro Salad With Pickled Fennel
Food52
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Green Smoothie With Avocado
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Oatmeal With Kimchi And Fried Egg
Mango & Tomato
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Quinoa Crusted Chicken Strips With BBQ Honey Mustard
Half Baked Harvest
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Berry Beet Acai Bowls
Gourmande in the Kitchen
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Strawberry And Quinoa Parfait
FoodieCrush
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