7. Peanut Butter Bliss Balls
This is another recipe for those who are typically in a rush in the morning or who might otherwise forego breakfast. If you’re trying to keep things light but want to better support your brain in the morning, reach for a few of chocolatey bites.
You’ll get brain-supporting healthy fats from the peanut butter, and oats add fiber. Cocoa powder and sweet dates add a yummy flavor and up the fiber and antioxidants in this recipe. Overall, they’re a great choice to start the day.
8. Coconut Pomegranate Smoothie
Adding pomegranate juice to your morning routine might be one way to support a sharp mind. Pomegranate juice actually has triple the antioxidant potency of red wine and green tea, according to a February 2009 article in Nutrition Reviews.
To get the benefits, you may want to have about one cup per day of pomegranate juice for brain health benefits. Older adults who enjoyed a daily glass of pomegranate juice showed improved visual and verbal memory, in a July 2013 study in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
This sweet and tart smoothie combines pomegranates with omega-3-rich hemp hearts for twice the brain support.