Making smoothies for fertility is a practical way to add more fertility foods to your fertility diet!
Fertility smoothie recipes can be versatile, and macronutrients or macros can easily be adjusted to fit your needs. Fertility smoothies can make it easier to increase your intake of important fertility nutrients like fiber, minerals, protein, antioxidants, and healthy fats to support fertility.
Dig into these 9 delicious smoothies for fertility and start boosting your fertility, One smoothie at time!
But first…
Why Use a Fertility Smoothie to Boost Fertility Naturally?
Boosting fertility naturally is a goal for many individuals and couples trying to conceive. Fertility smoothies offer a convenient and enjoyable way to provide your body with the essential nutrients it needs for optimal reproductive health.
These nutrient-packed beverages can help regulate hormone levels, improve egg quality, increase sperm count and motility, increase implantation success, and support overall reproductive function.
What is a Fertility Smoothie?
A fertility smoothie is a specially crafted beverage that combines fertility-boosting ingredients to create a nutrient-dense and delicious blend. By using a variety of ingredients, including fruits, vegetables, flavor and nutrient boosters, healthy fats, and protein, you can create a nutrient-dense smoothie tailored to your specific fertility needs.
How to Make a Fertility Smoothie
Creating smoothies for fertility is simple with the following formula:
- Base: Start with a liquid base such as almond milk, coconut water, or herbal tea.
- Fruits and Vegetables: Add a variety of fertility-boosting fruits and vegetables like berries, spinach, kale, and avocado.
- Protein: Incorporate a protein source like Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, collagen, protein powder, hemp seeds, or almond butter to support hormone production.
- Healthy Fats: Include healthy fats from ingredients like avocado, flaxseed oil, or chia seeds to help regulate hormones.
- Boosters: Boost your smoothie’s fertility benefits by adding fertility superfoods such as Maca powder, bee pollen, or spirulina, as well as adaptogens like Ashwagandha or ginseng.
- Sweeteners and Flavorings (Optional): If desired, add natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup, dates, along with flavorings such as vanilla extract or cacao powder.
Now that you know how to build a fertility smoothie, check out the following 9 recipes for some serious inspiration.
Chocolate-Avocado Fertility Smoothie
One of the best smoothies for fertility is the Chocolate Avocado Fertility Smoothie. This delicious blend combines the fertility-boosting properties of avocado, spinach, berries, and cacao powder. The avocado provides healthy fats and folate, while spinach and berries offer antioxidants and essential vitamins and minerals.
The cacao powder adds a touch of decadence and is known for its aphrodisiac qualities. Blend all the ingredients, and you have a nutrient-rich, indulgent smoothie to add some fun back into your fertility diet.
INGREDIENTS
- 1/3 avocado
- 1/4 cup spinach, frozen
- 1/2 banana, frozen
- 2 Tbs cocoa powder, unsweetened
- 1 cup almond milk, unsweetened
- 2 scoops Zint Collagen Peptides
Cucumber Kale Smoothie
This fertility smoothie is a powerhouse. Kale is full of antioxidants and nutrients to support overall health and natural detoxification, no need for special tea blends to cleanse your body! Avocado contributes healthy fats and vitamin E, crucial for egg and sperm health and especially a game changer for implantation. The potassium in bananas can help stabilize blood sugar and hydrate the body on a cellular level.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup kale, stems removed and torn 1-2 leaves
- 1/2 cucumber, chopped skin-on if organic
- 1/4 avocado
- 1/2 banana, frozen
- 1 ice cube if desired
- 1 scoop collagen powder
Watermelon Beet Smoothie
This fertility smoothie recipe features Beetroot, Watermelon, and Ginger, the winning combo for increasing implantation success. Research has found that drinking a glass of beetroot, watermelon, and ginger juice daily during the 2 week wait significantly increased implantation, pregnancy rates, and live births. Beetroot is rich in nitric oxide, which increases blood flow making it a must for boosting nutrients to help improve sperm health, egg quality, and implantation.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 beet
- 1/2 cup watermelon, chunks
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1 scoop Zint collagen peptides
- 1/2 cup coconut water
Cottage Cheese Smoothie
This smoothie packs a nutrient-rich blend that supports fertility. Full-fat dairy such as cottage cheese provides essential fats and calcium crucial for reproductive health, and the antioxidants in cinnamon and mangoes help improve hormonal balance and egg quality. Spinach, loaded with folate and iron, supports healthy ovulation, while almond milk provides vitamin E, which is crucial for sperm health in men and also supports implantation.
INGREDIENTS
- 4 oz full fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup mango, frozen
- 1/2 cup spinach
- 1/2 cup almond milk or milk of choice
- 1/2 cup water
Blueberry Hemp Smoothie
The Blueberry Hemp Fertility Smoothie is probably one of my favorites in this collection and is a great option for those looking for more ways to add plant based protein in their diet. Hemp seeds are a great source of plant based omega-3 fatty acids and protein, essential for hormonal balance and overall fertility in men and women. Blueberries, packed with antioxidants, help protect the reproductive system from damage and support healthy cellular function.
Spinach is rich in folate, a vital nutrient for preventing birth defects and supporting healthy sperm and egg development. Cocoa powder, full of flavonoids, improves blood circulation, which is crucial for a healthy reproductive system. Bananas provide potassium and vitamin B6, both important for regulating hormones and improving egg and sperm quality. B6 is especially helpful in boosting progesterone so you can sustain a healthy pregnancy.
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup blueberries, frozen
- 1 cup spinach, baby, loosely packed
- 1/2 banana, frozen and cut into chunks
- 1 cup hemp milk, unsweetened
- 1 Tbs cocoa powder, unsweetened
- 3 Tbs hemp seeds
Tropical Protein Smoothie
This delicious fertility smoothie not only transports your taste buds to a tropical paradise, but also supports key aspects of fertility. Pineapple, rich in vitamins and enzymes like bromelain, can increase blood flow to improve the uterine lining and support implantation. Lime juice adds a burst of vitamin C, which is essential for the absorption of iron from kale and also to boost progesterone production.
Coconut oil, packed with medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) like lauric acid, fights off bacteria and fungus to keep your gut healthy. A healthy gut keeps estrogen levels just right for fertility, helps the good bacteria thrive in the womb crucial for implantation, and makes sure your body absorbs all the nutrients from the food you’re eating.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 serving Vanilla Protein Powder, plant-based or whey (or equivalent of 20 grams protein)
- 1/2 cup pineapple, fresh, chopped (or frozen)
- 1 cup almond milk, unsweetened
- 1/3 cup kale, spines removed and chopped
- 1 tsp coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 lime, juiced
Peanut Butter Raspberry Smoothie
Here are the stars of this fertility smoothie: Chia seeds are tiny powerhouses packed with omega-3 fatty acids, which are key for a healthy pregnancy. They also have a lot of fiber, which helps your body manage hormones like estrogen. Peanut butter brings healthy fats, protein, and vitamin E to the table, giving your body the energy and building blocks it needs for reproductive health. Strawberries and raspberries are full of antioxidants to help protect egg and sperm cells from damage so you can create healthy embryos.
INGREDIENTS
- 1/4 cup strawberries, frozen
- 1/4 cup raspberries, frozen
- 1/2 banana, chopped and frozen
- 1 cup almond milk, unsweetened
- 2 Tbs peanut butter powder
- 1 Tbs chia seeds
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 cup spinach, frozen
- 2 Scoop Zint collagen peptides
Zucchini Smoothie with Walnuts
The superfoods in this fertility smoothie recipe are : Walnuts! Walnuts are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and minerals which are essential for hormone balance and can improve sperm quality in men. Just a handful a day can make a big difference in providing your body with the nutrients it needs for fertility. Plus, their rich, nutty flavor blends well with other smoothie ingredients, making your fertility-boosting smoothie delicious too.
INGREDIENTS
- 8 walnuts, raw
- 1/2 zucchini, chopped and frozen
- 1/2 banana, frozen
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp orange zest, zested
- 1/2 cup kale, frozen (or spinach)
- 1 tsp ginger root, grated
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 scoop Protein Power
Chocolate Cherry Smoothie
This smoothie is not only a treat for your taste buds but also a supportive blend for fertility. It’s loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals to support fertility health. The collagen also offers a boost for healthy hair, skin, and nails.
INGREDIENTS
- 1/4 cup cherries, frozen
- 1/4 cup raspberries, frozen (or fresh)
- 1/4 cup spinach, frozen
- 1/2 banana, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup almond milk, unsweetened
- 2 Tbs cocoa powder
- 1 scoop Zint Collagen Peptides
Frequently Asked Questions:
What Foods Are Best for Fertility?
In addition to fertility smoothies, incorporating certain foods into your diet can further support your reproductive health. Opt for whole foods rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Some examples include leafy greens, citrus fruits, berries, nuts and seeds, fatty fish, lean proteins, and whole grains. Remember to maintain a balanced and varied diet to ensure you’re getting a wide range of nutrients.
Which Fruit Is Best for Fertility?
When it comes to fruit for fertility, berries are an excellent choice. They are high in fiber, low glycemic, and rich in antioxidants, which help protect reproductive cells. But this doesn’t mean we need to avoid fruits like bananas or mangoes. All fruits offer important nutrients that benefit overall health and fertility, the most important thing is to combine them with protein and fat and additional fiber from foods like chia seeds to help stabilize blood sugar.
Bottom Line
Making smoothies for fertility is a convenient and effective way to boost your intake of fertility-supportive nutrients like antioxidants, protein, and healthy fats. Remember, an overall balanced diet that includes whole foods such as vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, fatty fish, and whole grains, is essential for optimizing fertility.
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