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You have just finished your workout. And you are tired as hell. You are proud of yourself that you are again over another hard training. But you feel, you need something to get rid of that tiredness and to heal your body. A good post workout smoothie will help!
A well-made smoothie after working out refills you. It gives you do protein for your muscles to recover and grow. Vitamins and minerals that fight against the cell damage and the inflammation you get because of the hard work. And the carbohydrates to get your energy back.
Have one in 30-60 minutes after finishing your exercise and you will feel reborn.
Contents
- 1 1. The Ultimate Post-Workout Smoothie
- 2 2. Berry Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
- 3 3. Tropical Green Machine
- 4 4. Chocolate Dream Smoothie
- 5 5. Zucchini Bread Smoothie
- 6 6. Sunshine Smoothie
- 7 7. Healthy Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie
- 8 8. Chocolate Berry Green Protein Smoothie
- 9 9. Dark Chocolate Raspberry Vegan Protein Shake
- 10 10. Double Chocolate Blue Berry Protein Smoothie
What you need for making a good post workout smoothie?
A blender and things that hold the beneficial nutrients. It is not a science.
To get the protein you can use protein powder, but personally, I prefer natural ingredients such as yogurt, tofu or peanut butter that has healthy fatty acids as well.
To get the carbs, minerals and vitamins, just use any fruits or veggies you prefer.
And as a liquid water will do, but to add an extra boost to your drink you can use coconut water, homemade juice or almond milk. That’s it!
You can try various ingredients to prepare your healthy after workout smoothies. Or, you can try one of the post workout shake recipes below.
1. The Ultimate Post-Workout Smoothie
Ingredients
3/4 cup raw coconut water
1/2 cup fresh pineapple
1 small or 1/2 cup frozen banana
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 cup spinach
1 scoop raw vegan protein optional
1 teaspoon maca powder optional, for energy
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup cooked quinoa (optional for more protein)
For the preparation guide, follow the recipe at: Simplyquinoa
2. Berry Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
Ingredients
1 medium banana, frozen
1 cup of blueberries
1 medium orange, peeled and chopped into pieces
¼ cup rolled oats
⅓ cup low-fat Greek yoghurt
For the preparation guide, follow the recipe at: Kaylaitsines
3. Tropical Green Machine
Ingredients
1 cup coconut water
½ cup baby spinach
1 medium banana, frozen
¾ cup frozen mango, diced
1 tsp spirulina
1 tbsp chia seeds
For the preparation guide, follow the recipe at: Kaylaitsines
4. Chocolate Dream Smoothie
Ingredients
1 cup milk of choice
1 tbsp raw cacao powder
¼ cup rolled oats
1 tbsp peanut butter
1 medium banana, frozen
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 scoop chocolate whey protein powder (optional)
1-3 ice cubes
For the preparation guide, follow the recipe at: Aaptiv
5. Zucchini Bread Smoothie
Ingredients
1 banana, frozen
1/2 cup packed fresh baby spinach
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 tablespoon almond butter
1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 zucchini, chopped
1/2 cup ice cubes
For the preparation guide, follow the recipe at: Food Network
6. Sunshine Smoothie
Ingredients
1 frozen ripe banana, previously peeled & sliced
1/4 cup orange juice
2 oranges, peeled and sliced*
1 cup frozen mango chunks*
1/2 cup frozen or fresh pineapple chunks
For the preparation guide, follow the recipe at: Sally’s Baking Addiction
7. Healthy Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie
Ingredients
3 kiwi, peeled
1 medium banana, peeled
1/3 cup Greek yogurt (vanilla or plain)
1 cup raw baby spinach
1 cup milk (almond, coconut, cow, you pick)
For the preparation guide, follow the recipe at: Bless this Mess Please
8. Chocolate Berry Green Protein Smoothie
Ingredients
1 cup frozen mixed berries (mine had raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries)
1/2 cup non fat plain greek yogurt
1 scoop chocolate protein powder I used SunWarrior
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 cups packed baby spinach
ice cubes optional
For the preparation guide, follow the recipe at: Show Me the Yummy
9. Dark Chocolate Raspberry Vegan Protein Shake
Ingredients
2 large ripe bananas, frozen
60 grams (1/2 cup) frozen raspberries
3 tablespoons nut butter
40 grams (1/4 cup) hemp hearts
3 tablespoons ground flax
2 tablespoons chia seeds
3 tablespoons raw cacao powder
2 soft dates (optional)
180 ml (1 1/2 cups) oat milk
For the preparation guide, follow the recipe at: Occasionally Eggs
10. Double Chocolate Blue Berry Protein Smoothie
Ingredients
1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1/2 cup coconut or almond milk
1/2 cup of fresh spinach
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon cocoa nibs
Dash of cinnamon
Ice if using fresh blueberries
For the preparation guide, follow the recipe at: A Healthy Life for Me
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