Don’t you wish there was a magic pill that could give you more energy? As I’m writing this, I’m feeling the results of kids + Daylight Savings, I’m currently 11 weeks pregnant and just plain EXHAUSTED. Then you add in the holidays and all the prep that is required, the darker nights, the colder weather- who doesn’t want to just curl up in bed? While there may not be any magic energy pills, you can definitely boost your energy with some of these “magic” foods that can give you the gusto you need to tackle the upcoming holidays!

Strawberries. These are a great source of vitamins, but they’re also a great natural sugar! They’ll get your blood sugars up while providing some great nutrition as well. Blueberries are also a great option because they’re full of fiber, which gives you the long-lasting energy you won’t find in a bag of potato chips!

Hummus. Made from ground chickpeas, it’s full of carbs, protein and fat- which is the perfect combination to get your blood sugars up and to keep them there!

Peanut Butter. Like hummus, this tasty food packs a powerful punch with the perfect combination of fat, carbs and protein! Be sure to find brands that are natural, without all the added sugar.

Spinach. Whenever I’m making lists of magical foods, spinach always makes its way on there! This power food can actually help your mitochondria be more efficient, which basically means your cells will literally be producing more energy! It’s full of iron, which plays a BIG part in helping your body get the energy it needs!

Almonds. The perfect snack! These are full of all kinds of vitamins that help your body to produce energy- riboflavin, folate, thiamin, et. They’re also full of magnesium, an electrolyte that will keep your muscles from tiring out, whether you’re exercising or just picking up some groceries!

Bananas. Another tasty power food! Like almonds, they’re full of B-vitamins that help our body to convert food to energy, and it’s full of potassium which is another aide for your tired muscles! It’s also full of fiber, which helps promote energy- and not just the short-lived kind you get from a candy bar!

Greek Yogurt. Yogurt is the perfect base to add any variety of snacks to- almonds, berries, etc. It’s also packed with protein, which will help fight off hunger, keeping your energy levels high and letting you get stuff done!

Quinoa. Another protein-filled food that’s also full of magnesium! You’ll get the filling benefits of both!

Eggs. These are PACKED with protein, which as we’ve said, keeps you full and keeps those hunger pangs at bay!

Popcorn. Air-popped popcorn is a great snack option! It’s actually a whole grain snack, which means it’s full of fiber, giving you that long-lasting energy you’re searching for!

Water. While this is not considered a “food”, it’s definitely worth putting on the list! Many times our bodies feel fatigued because we are dehydrated! Drink lots of water to stay on top of your hydration and energy levels!

What’s your favorite food to give you an energy boost?