18 Energy Bowls That Will Give You an Instant Boost

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By Rebecca Shapiro

Published Mar 1, 2018

Foodie Crush

We’re always on the lookout for meals that keep us full enough to avoid a 3 p.m. vending machine rampage (the struggle is real), but without making us feel like a sloth. Solution? These power-packed bowls full of fruit, veggies and healthy grains. Here are 18 of our favorite energy bowls, with options for breakfast, lunch (go, meal prep) and dinner.

Kerri Axelrod

1.

Green Machine Smoothie Bowl

It’s not easy being green (but it is easy, healthy and delicious).

Occasionally Eggs

2.

Glow Energy Bowl

Make a big batch on Sunday and you’ve got lunches for the week.

Fit Living Blog

3.

Asian Quinoa Power Bowl

Bonus: It’s vegan, too.

Foodie Crush

4.

Chopped Grilled Vegetable Bowl with Farro

Coterie member Heidi Larsen knows exactly what we’re craving.

Eating Bird Food

5.

Kale and Sweet Potato Brown Rice Bowls

With a totally addictive peanut sauce.

Dishing Out Health

6.

Quinoa Bowls with Orange-Thyme Vinaigrette

Who are we kidding? We’re in it for the dressing.

Super Golden Bakes

7.

Mixed Berry Smoothie Bowl

Instagram-ready, no filter required.

Hapanom

8.

Quinoa Burrito Bowl

At your house, guac is always free.

Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

9.

Buddha Bowl with Kale, Avocado, Orange and Wild Rice

Orange slices give this bowl a surprising burst of sweetness.

Feed Me Phoebe

10.

Ayurvedic Cleansing Green Kitchari Bowl

Ready for a healing, warming lunch? Coterie member Phoebe Lapine has the perfect solution.

Pinch of Yum

11.

Moroccan Spiced Chickpea Glow Bowl

With couscous, a crunchy cucumber salad and plenty of herbs.

Emilie Eats

12.

Greek Quinoa Buddha Bowl

Be still our hearts.

The Iron You

13.

Quinoa Kale Pesto Bowl

When in doubt, put an egg on it.

Half Baked Harvest

14.

Peanut Butter Acai Bowl

We’re swooning…

Oh My Veggies

15.

Spring Nourish Bowl

This recipe will work with nearly any vegetable, so feel free to swap in whatever you find fresh at the farmers' market.

The Forked Spoon

16.

Vanilla Overnight Oats Breakfast Bowl

Nope, not your grandma's oatmeal.

Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

17.

Cauliflower Rice Bowl with Curried Lentils, Carrots and Yogurt

Our favorite cruciferous veggie to the rescue.

Floating Kitchen

18.

Roasted Chili Basil Lime Tofu Bowls

This deliciousness is courtesy of Coterie member Liz Harris.

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