Best Healthy Foods That Give You All-Day Energy

Because of the lasting energetic effect that healthy carbs can have on your body, another useful (and delicious) option is a bowl of oatmeal. “Oats are rich in complex carbohydrates, which provide long-lasting energy,” says registered dietitian nutritionist Mary Sabat MS, RDN, LD. “They also contain fiber, which helps slow down the absorption of sugar into your bloodstream, resulting in steadier energy levels throughout the day.”

For caffeine that will give you longer-lasting energy without the jitters you may normally experience with coffee, matcha powder is a great addition to your daily routine. According to the journal Molecules, matcha is high in compounds like rutin, theanine, quercetin, and chlorophyll, as well as caffeine. But even though matcha contains caffeine, it also has L-theanine, which acts as a stress reliever and counteracts the jittery effects that some people may experience when the drink caffeinated coffee.

So, to enjoy the energetic perks of matcha powder, you can blend some up with milk to make a latte, mix it into a cookie or cake recipe, or blend it into a smoothie.