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8 Fertility Smoothie Recipes

We know our diets play a huge role in how we look and feel, but it also affects our fertility. Getting the required vitamins and minerals every day is a must if you’re having trouble conceiving. An easy way to ensure you’re getting healthy foods is to blend them into a smoothie.

In this guide, we will show you how to make your own fertility smoothie and give you 8 recipes to get started.

 

Fertility Smoothie Ingredients

Fertility smoothies are a great way to get all of the baby-making vitamins, minerals and antioxidants into one glass. Instead of eating various foods, you can blend them together in a form that’s quick, convenient and easy to digest. One of the best things about smoothies is that you can usually make them with whatever ingredients you have in your home. If you have produce that’s about to go bad, you can incorporate it into the beverage instead of wasting it. However, when you’re making a smoothie to boost fertility, you’ll want to be a little more conscious of the ingredients to make sure you’re getting the required nutrients.

You can make your own fertility smoothie by adding in a combination of any of the below ingredients. You’ll need fruits or veggies, a liquid, a protein and a source of healthy fat.

 

Produce

When you contemplate making a smoothie, it’s likely that the first thing you check your fridge for is fruits and vegetables. Fresh or frozen fruits and veggies are a great source of vitamins, minerals and fiber — and the options are endless.

 

Protein

If you plan on having the smoothie as a snack, you may choose to skip adding a protein. However, if you want your smoothie to act as a meal replacement, perhaps for breakfast, you’ll need a source of protein to keep you full and energized. The easiest way to add protein to a fertility smoothie is with protein powder. Depending on your preferences, you have many options: Whey, casein and egg. If you don’t consume milk or animal products, you can use protein powders made from soy, hemp or peas. If you can’t find protein powders in your regular grocery store, natural health food stores, nutrition stores and online shops have a lot of variety.

You can also add protein by incorporating nut and seed butters or spirulina.

 

Omega 3s and Healthy Fats

When you’re trying to conceive, you may try to cut out fat in an effort to get healthy. However, cutting out the good fats could be counterproductive. According to a 1993 study, very athletic women who had lower levels of body fat were less likely to ovulate. Since ovulation needs to occur for pregnancy to happen, this decreases a woman’s fertility. Omega 3 essential fatty acids also help to regulate hormones, increase cervical mucous and normalize your cycle (so you can accurately predict your fertility window).

You have a couple of options when it comes to adding Omega 3s and healthy fats to your smoothie. You can add a dairy product such as milk, kefir or yogurt. If you’re dairy-free, try full-fat coconut milk. Flax, chia, pumpkin and hemp seeds are also a good source of Omega 3s. If you’re making a green smoothie, add avocado, kale or spinach. Since leafy greens contain ALA, a less powerful form of omega-3, make sure to switch up your omega-3 source from time to time.

 

Liquid

To blend that smoothie together, you will need some form of liquid. This can include a juice, such as orange juice, milk, almond milk, coconut milk or coconut water. You’ll need about 1 cup to achieve the right consistency.

 

Fertility Smoothie Recipes

The above ingredients can be combined to create a fertility smoothie; however, sometimes it’s better to follow a recipe to ensure you’re getting the vitamins and minerals most beneficial for conception.

 

Chinese Medicine Approved Fertility Smoothie

This fertility smoothie requires you to steam your greens since they are more difficult to digest raw. In addition, if you’re suffering from an infertility-related condition, such as Cold Uterus, Chinese Medicine recommends that you steer clear of raw veggies. Superfoods like spirulina and wheatgrass also give this meal replacement an extra punch.

 

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup lightly steamed greens
• 1/2 cup berries (frozen is okay)
• 1 scoop protein powder
• 1 tbsp. walnut oil
• 1 scoop wheatgrass powder
• 1 tsp. spirulina
• 1.5 cup coconut milk

 

Directions

1. Stream your greens before adding them to a blender
2. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth

 

(Recipe adapted from ToMakeAMommy)

 

Superfood-Packed Fertility Smoothie

If you’re a health nut, you will love this fertility smoothie recipe. Each superfood in this recipe plays a powerful role: Wheatgrass helps to balance hormones; Maca root gives you energy, and acai berries help nourish your blood.

 

Ingredients

• Frozen mixed berries
• Almond, rice milk, hemp milk, or dairy milk
• Protein powder
• 2 shots of wheat grass
• Maca root powder
• Acai or goji berries
• Mixed powered greens
• Liquid omegas or coconut oil

 

Directions

1. Add all the ingredients into a blender with enough milk to blend until smooth
2. Add more milk if you desire a thinner consistency

 

(Recipe adapted from mindbodygreen)

 

Pumpkin Seed and Royal Jelly Fertility Smoothie

This recipe leaves out milk in favor of water, but don’t worry — the banana still makes it creamy. Pumpkin seeds are high in zinc, which is a fertility boosting mineral, and royal jelly is said to increase estrogen levels and egg quality.

 

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups halved strawberries
• 1/3 cup raw pumpkin seeds
• 1 ripe banana
• 1 tsp. royal jelly
• 1-1/2 cups water
• 2 cups baby spinach, loosely packed

 

Directions

1. Add all ingredients except for the spinach to a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Add the spinach and blend until smooth again.

(Recipe adapted from Dummies.com)

 

 Pineapple Fertility Smoothie

 This delicious fertility smoothie has a more tropical taste with the addition of pineapple. The Maca powder is optional but will give you a boost of energy.

 

Ingredients

• 1 scoop of protein powder
• 1/2 cup pineapple
• 1/2 cup halved strawberries
• 1 cup full-fat milk
• 1/3 avocado
• 1 tbsp. maca powder (optional)

 

Directions

1. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth

(Recipe adapted from SeasideSundays.com)

 

Protein Packed Fertility Smoothie

If you’re looking for a fertility smoothie that will double as a meal replacement, this just may become your go-to recipe. The cashew milk, peanut butter and chia seeds contain healthy fats and tons of protein to keep you full until your next meal. This smoothie is delicious, but if you manage to have leftovers, you can store it with a tight fitting lid in the fridge for the next day.

 

Ingredients

• 1 cup cashew milk
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1 banana
• 1 tbsp. soaked chia seeds
• 1/8 tsp cinnamon
• Ice

 

Directions

1. Add the milk and chia seeds to a blender. Let sit for a few minutes until the chia seeds have expanded.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth.
3. If you prefer a thicker consistency, add more ice.

(Recipe adapted from Mother Rising)

 

Power Fertility Smoothie

This fertility smoothie combines a few more ingredients than a standard recipe, but that means it will be even more powerful. You’ll be getting your greens, fiber and protein. To take it even further, the royal jelly is said to increase egg quality and the goji berries are believed to increase sperm count (meaning this will be a great drink for your partner, too!)

 

Ingredients

• 4 oz. almond milk
• 4 oz. coconut water
• 1 tsp. coconut butter
• 1 tbsp. green protein
• 1 tbsp. acai powder
• 1 tsp. goji berries
• 1 tsp. ground flax powder
• 1 tbsp. maca root
• 1/4 tsp. royal jelly
• 1/2 cup frozen banana
• 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
• 1/4 avocado
• 1/3 cup ice

 

Directions

1. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
2. If you prefer a thicker consistency, add more ice.

(Recipe adapted from Babble.com)

 

Strawberry-Banana Fertility Smoothie

For those looking for a much simpler version of a fertility smoothie recipe, we’ve got you covered. This is a classic strawberry-banana smoothie with the addition of a few ingredients to take your fertility up a notch. The protein powder will keep you full and the maca powder will ensure you have energy for all that baby making!

 

Ingredients

• 1 cup frozen strawberries
• 1 small banana
• ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
• ½ cup water
• 1 tbsp. maca powder
• 1 tsp. honey
• 1 scoop protein powder

 

Directions

1. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.

(Recipe adapted from AFitPhilosophy.com)

 

Pineapple and Spinach Fertility Smoothie

Pineapple and spinach may sound like a strange pairing — but it’s actually delicious. With the sweetness of the pineapple, banana and vanilla almond milk, you’ll forget there’s even spinach in it! The shredded coconut adds to the tropical flavor while the coconut oil is a great source of healthy fat.

 

Ingredients

• 1/5 fresh pineapple, cut into small chunks
• 1/2 banana
• 3/4 cup vanilla almond milk or dairy milk
• 1 tbsp. coconut oil
• 2 tbsp. shredded unsweetened coconut
• 1 small handful of baby spinach

 

Directions

1. Add all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth
2. Add ice if you prefer a thicker consistency

(Recipe adapted from Life Abundant)

 

Do you have a favorite fertility recipe? If you do, share it in the comments below! If you have any friends who are trying to conceive, share this post with them, too!

 P.S. Once you receive that positive pregnancy test, you’ll want to check out our fetal dopplers. These amazing at-home devices allow you to hear your baby’s heartbeat just like you do during an ultrasound. Pretty incredible, right?

 

Resources:

http://natural-fertility-info.com/fat-fat-fat-the-right-fat-is-good-for-fertility.html

http://natural-fertility-info.com/essential-fatty-acid-fertility

http://www.webmd.com/diet/guide/your-omega-3-family-shopping-list#2

http://natural-fertility-info.com/goji-juice-helps-mens-sperm-stay-healthy.html