Many of my readers have really supportive partners who are joining them in eliminating toxins, eating a clean-whole foods diet, and implementing self-care through a mind-body fertility practice.
This is great! Some of my readers have said- hey, but what should my man put in his smoothie? I want his sperm count, morphology, vitality, motility, etc., to be as good as it can be!
Well, I’m glad you asked.
Because, not only have I concocted a perfect fertility smoothie for my poor darling husband, we even saw his sperm count and quality jump in the month he started drinking it!
AND, I’ve had multiple women in my facebook groups report their partner’s sperm counts have jumped after starting this smoothie!
Check out my post on male fertility here, and how we boosted sperm health here!
Now, for the record, he has always had excellent numbers, and the doctors have always been excessively clear that our fertility difficulties come from me, and me alone (yeah, thanks doc, I got it).
At the same time there’s no reason not to maximize the quantity and quality of his little swimmers, so when we are trying to conceive, he gives up alcohol, caffeine, and eats a clean, whole-foods, diet, just like me. AND, he drinks his daily green smoothie, which brings me too . .
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Male Fertility Smoothie Ingredients for Boosting Sperm Count and Quality
Fruit
Gentlemen, I have good news. Very good news. And that is, while in the female fertility smoothie it is very important to keep your sugars low and therefore bananas are strictly forbidden, YOU are encouraged to put bananas in! Bananas are filled with bromelain and Vitamin B which can increase sperm counts. Blueberries are another fantastic option, as they are packed with antioxidants which prevent oxidative damage to the sperm.
Now, you can even put in other sweet, high-sugar fruits, if desired, in your smoothie. Lucky you!!! Now, don’t go crazy and start adding in honey or anything, you don’t want to overwhelm yourself with sugar.
A healthy male fertility diet still includes avoiding sweets, sugar, white bread, white rice, and starchy veggies. BUT, I’ve never seen any research suggesting that sperm quality can be affected by small insulin surges, as egg quality can.
So don’t be afraid of fruits, gentlemen. Now, if you are overweight or struggling with an auto-immune disorder, or other chronic health condition, you may want to watch your overall sugars, even from fruit.
Greens
Add some greens to your smoothies, gentlemen! You’ll do better throwing in some lettuce, or lightly blanched spinach or kale. But, honestly, my husband has never developed the palate to be able to do this. If you are able- do it! It is good to get the extra greens.
If you aren’t able- don’t worry about it. My hubby substitutes in a green superfood powder to make sure he’s getting his extra greens and antioxidants. We do Amazon Subscribe and Save and it arrives every month!
If you do decide you can handle some actual veggies in your smoothie, don’t put raw kale or spinach in your smoothie every day. These greens, and other raw veggies are difficult to digest and are high in gut-irritating oxalic acid. Also, be sure to rotate your greens to avoid “alkaloid buildup” which can harm your thyroid.
Protein
My husband uses his smoothie as a meal replacement since it is so high in calories. He makes sure to always add protein. The type of protein you use is very dependent on your personal health and desires.
We use grass-fed collagen peptides, as there are studies showing collagen helping with bone health, weight loss, diabetes, circadian rhythms, improve mood, boost your arterial health, make your skin and hair look great, and improve gut health. (Don’t forget to take an awesome probiotic to help with gut health also).
We actually do our own daily bone broth ALSO for these benefits.
There are no organic free range collagen peptides available on the market.
After the scandals with heavy metals in many of the collagen peptide lines, there is now only one collagen peptide brand I use and recommend- Perfect Supplement’s Hydrolyzed Collagen. Their shared current labs with me and they test for heavy metals and pesticides. They were also the only collagen company to share labs with blogger Leah Segedie after she reached out to ALL OF THEM.
They also have the only Organic Bone Broth Protein powder that I am aware of that has no other fillers (plus it is tested for heavy metals and pesticides). This is another great option.
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If you are vegetarian or vegan, look for a quality plant based protein for male fertility, try to stay away from soy. Also watch out for pea protein, which is linked to infertility. You also need to avoid heavy metal contamination from processing.
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Liquid
Generally, the smoothie will be the yummiest with your choice of milk. My husband used to use skim milk (gross, in my opinion), but now uses unsweetened cashew milk. You could also use a milk alternative like almond milk, coconut milk, or other if you are avoiding dairy. If you are super hardcore you could use water or something cool like chaga mushroom tea (you hipster, you). (2019 Update- I’m literally steeping Chaga tea right now as I update this post).
Male Fertility Superfoods
Here’s the good stuff! This is the real reason to do a male fertility smoothie, to make sure you are packing in the superfoods! Please know that nuts and seeds can carry a great amount of pesticide residue which is very bad for fertility. Be sure to BUY ORGANIC! We buy in bulk from our local organic shop. I’ve found organic options for you on Amazon, if you don’t have a local option!
Walnuts
Walnuts are a fertility superfood for men and women alike! They are chock-full of Omega-3 fatty acids which are important for overall health and sperm well-being. If that wasn’t enough, there is actual research that shows that 75 g a day (about 2 handfuls) for 12 weeks reduces chromosomal abnormalities, and improves sperm quality, motility, vitality and morphology.
Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin seeds are also loaded with Omega-3 fatty acids, and have a large dose of zinc which increases sperm count and testosterone. There are known as a great libido booster as well!
Brazil nuts
Brazil nuts are packed with selenium and have L-Arginine in them- they basically boost testosterone and increase blood flow to the, ahem, testes. They are also reported to increase sperm count and quality. Have at least 2 a day in your smoothie or just eat them- but don’t have more than 4-6 a day, you CAN actually overdose on selenium!
Cocoa powder
Raw cocoa has plenty of the amino acid L-Arginine which increases sperm production and quality. Also, it makes your smoothies into chocolate yumminess.
Goji berries
Goji berries are rich in antioxidants that prevent oxidative cellular damage to sperm (and eggs). Don’t overdo them- they are sugar and calorie intensive! But, if you aren’t doing an antioxident green powder, be sure to add in some gojis!
Acai
As an antioxidant, Acai is a great boost for male (and female!) fertility! Antioxidants help prevent oxidative damage to the cells, which then boosts the health of the sperm. The best part about Acai is there are great, clean, organic acai powders available, so you can choose this over the sugar intense goji berries if you prefer!
Maca
Maca has been something of a sensation in the fertility world since it became available in health food stores! It is a powerful hormone balancer and some research shows it increases sperm count, volume, and motility. It is also thought to give you an added energy boost and up your libido. Be sure to buy the gelatinized version which is much easier on the gut.
A note on taste–
Be warned, when I told my husband I was going to post this, he said, “What if everyone thinks its gross?” I reminded him, I shared my Ultimate Fertility Smoothie (for females) and I didn’t care that most people would think it was gross.
I didn’t make it to taste good- I made it to work! And work it did!
The same with his smoothie. If you don’t like the taste however, try cutting out veggies and adding a little more fruit. My husband is one tough cookie only adding a banana. Add some mango, yummy blueberries, strawberries, or your favorite fruit. You can also play with removing seeds or nuts and eating those instead as a snack. If you are totally desperate, you can add a little honey, agave, or stevia, but please don’t go crazy with them! You already have a banana for goodness sakes!
Male Fertility Smoothie Recipe
- 1/3 cup Walnuts
- 1 Tbsp Pumpkin Seeds
- 2 Brazil Nuts
- 1 Tbsp low-cadmium, low-lead Cocao powder
- 1 scoop protein powder of your choice (see above for recommendations)
- 1 scoop Greens Powder of your choice or Spirulina & Chlorella is Hubby is up for a challenge
- 1 Tbsp Goji berries or Acai Powder
- 1 Tsp Maca
- 1 Banana
- 2 Cups Milk of your choosing (see above for discussion on milk) or as much liquid as needed to reach the “fill” line on your Nutribullet!
Blend them all up and enjoy!
Ultimate Male Fertility Smoothie
- Total Time: 6 mins
- Yield: 1 1x
Description
A superfood-packed male fertility smoothie to boost sperm quantity and quality!
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup Walnuts
- 1 Tbsp Pumpkin Seeds
- 2 Brazil Nuts
- 1 Tbsp Cocoa
- 1 scoop protein powder of your choice (see above for recommendations)
- 1 scoop Green Powder
- 1 Tbsp Goji berries or Acai powder
- 1 Tsp Maca
- 1 Banana
- 2 Cups Milk of your choosing (see above for discussion on milk)
Instructions
- Put it all in your blender or Nutribullet, and mix it up!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 1 min
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 682
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 467 mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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Anna Rapp is a fertility journalist and non-toxic living expert. When Anna Rapp was struggling with infertility and recurrent early miscarriage, she was diagnosed with diminished ovarian reserve, High FSH, low AMH, low follicle count, endometriosis, and an MTHFR mutation. Despite being told donor eggs were her only solution, Anna used her graduate training in research methods and analysis to read everything she could find on fertility and egg health. Ultimately, she lowered her FSH and got pregnant naturally (twice). She blogs about how she did it and encourages her readers to take charge of their fertility journey and get happy, healthy, and pregnant!
HI there, I read somewhere that if you take maca your husband should too or vice versa? Have you found that to be true?
Adria,
I’ve never heard that! I didn’t like Maca, it made my stomach hurt, but my husband liked it! I would imagine the need should be tailored to the person!
Anna
Did this smoothie helped your husband
Did he/you conceive with a baby!?
I want to try this but the amount of Calories is more than 1000
Yes, it helped improve his motility and mobility and we conceived. He drank this as a meal replacement (instead of breakfast) and he stuck to a pretty serious diet otherwise (low carb, high protein, lots of leafy greens and healthy fats, salad for dinner, etc.). He’s also on the low-end of healthy BMI and exercises a lot (I know, I’m lucky) so he didn’t have to worry about calories. If you are worried about calories I’d swap the banana for berries and snack on the nuts later instead of including them in the smoothie. It won’t taste as good without the banana though! I personally avoided bananas and other high-calorie high-sugar fruits while trying to conceive!
Ma’am mind to provide me with your e-mail or a way to contact you
I need to design a diet plan but I need to have your mind in what to include in it.
Please i tried contact you on both Twitter and instagram, but i had no Luke in getting you to answer me.
Hi Alex!! I’m sorry I haven’t seen your messages!! I don’t do personalized diet plans, but feel free to contact me and I’ll help as I can!! anna at tomakeamommy dot com!
Thanks ma’am, i will write you an e-mail this evening.
Hi Anna,
I’ve seen a lot of raw cacao products available. Can I use organic cocoa powder in the smoothies, for example Green & Blacks brand or does it have to be raw cacao?
Fiona,
I’ve never read anything suggesting it needs to be raw. We use organic cocoa powder!
Anna
Hi, thanks for Tips , am also not concieving yet i want to get another baby, my babies are going to make 4years in august yet i want to give birth at once n finish, what can you advise?
HI Jacinta, look all over my website, I have shared all my advice!!
Thanks. I’ve been making the smoothie for my partner this week using organic cocoa and he loves it! He also likes the fertility bread! 🙂
Yay, glad to hear it!
Hey Anna. Thank you for the great information… is super helpful!! 🙂
What brand would you suggest for the Green Superfood Antioxidant powder? Thank you!
Hi Lucia! This is the one we use and really like –> https://amzn.to/2T6oxUx
Hi Anna,
This Powder is no longer available. Do you know if a different one?
Hi Karen! I’m not sure which powder you were referring to, but I just updated all the ones in my post!
I’ve been drinking this smoothie for a few weeks. Is it normal to have a huge increase in sexual drive from it?
Yes, it’s normal!
Have you ever tried substituting the walnuts for avocado? What about adding mushroom powders to it (I.e. reishi, shiitake)?
Avacado + banana often makes a smoothie too thick. But it can be delicious!! I have never done any research on mushroom powders!
Hi there,
How often should I drink this smoothie?
Hi! Hubby drank it every day!
Hi Anna, I have read in some places that protein shakes can be highly harmful for sperm production. Possibly it is because they add some kind of anabolic substance. Therefore I am not sure that it is advisable to take them. Those of grass collagen peptides may be safe, but is it worth the risk? Thanks.
HI Miguel!
A simple grass-fed collagen peptides is going to be okay. I think what you’re talking about is like body-builder style excessive protein, right? Just don’t overdo the dosage- you could even cut the protein out of the smoothie if you are worried! Especially if you are getting plenty of protein otherwise in your diet!
Anna
Hello Anna,
Is there something like this fertility smoothie for females as well?
# Trying to get pregnant
Hi Anna,
I have replaced the protien with strawberry and blueberry. Planning to add Avocado as a replacement for Green.
I did not get Maca while shopping, is that okay if I dont add it ?
Let me know, how many days should this smoothie be had.
Regards,
M
Thanks alot have learn something from you…..but I want to know if u can help me with a smoothie that can open a block cervix….
I wish I knew!! Sending you baby dust!
Hello anna,
Can u plzz guide me my husband has low sperm count but he is a diebitic patient tooo and we r trying to conceive but nothing happened what to do in that situation j m really worried nd depressed 😔😔
sending you baby dust! Check out all my male fertility posts!
Hi Anna,
I´ve read that you don´t eat dairy but your husband does. However, I understood that the reason why you don´t eat/drink dairy is your lactose intolerance but mainly the toxicity of plastic, etc that these products contain, so I was very surprised to read that your husband eats yogurt. Can I advise my husband to eat full fat yogurt then? I keep reading that one portion of full fat yogurt is very good but I was happy to go dairy free after reading your post about dairy and fertility. However, I would really like to know if he could have some yogurt as that would make a big difference to him.
Thank you for all the information!
Love this smoothie recipe. What do you think about using the Amazing Grass Raw reserve greens powder?
Love this smoothie recipe. What do you think about using the Amazing Grass Raw reserve greens powder for some sea veggies?
Hi Anna!
I have been trying this green/fertility smoothie for a week and have intense headache immediately after drinking.
Have you had this experience?
I can’t find most of the fruits like maca pumpkin seeds and raw cocoa what should I replace them with I really need help cos I want to concieve
Dear Anna,I found you being extremely helpful i like to share with you my problem i am almost 58 and i recently realised that reaction is very weak and when i went to have sex with my wife i twice failed and also notices last time when i had sex before twice failed i notices did not had same way sperm discharge for less .
i have very good diet full of nuts seeds veg fish
i had prostate issue since i took dr prescribed tablets which probably has side effects and it effects you sex drive
Please advise be greatfull.
Mustak Khan
Hi, I recently came across your blog. My husband and I are trying to conceive however he is diabetic and my concern is if this would be something that he would be able to take maybe not all the time but once a week.
Can ordinary milk helps me on sparm count
Hi,
Your zego code doesn’t work anymore. Do you have a new code? Thanks!
Hi Anna,
Thanks for all your information. My husband and I are going to try your smoothies. In the male smoothie receipe above, the link for the green doesn’t work. Can you please help with this. What is the name of the supplement? Is it from perfect supplements?
How often should one drink this
How often should one drink this
Is the green powder and hydrolyzed collagen help on the women fertility too?
I started for my husband. He has low sperm motility
Yes you can use it for both! Check out my female fertility smoothie guide for more info if you’d like!
Hi so I did my own research and found this really great company called healthy body organics and they sell great collagen/bone broth powders. “Sun, cow and grass” you should check them out. They also check for any heavy metals. They are grass fed or range free for the chicken and they are organic
Cool, I’ll check them out!
Brittney, I can’t find them in a google search, can you double check the name?