SMOOTHIES RECIPES FOR YOUR WORKOUT
This is our round‐up of some of the best post‐workout smoothies to put back all the goodness you
put out.
1. The Workout: Spin
The Smoothie: The OKP (Orange Kale Protein)
When you Spin, you sweat. Citrus fruits, like oranges, help replace lost water and potassium. Power up with this refreshing OKP Juice, packed with iron, beta‐carotene, vitamin C and fibre.
Ingredients: (Serves 1)
2 scoops of vanilla Protein powder
1 cup water
1 cup raw chopped kale
1 orange, peel and seeds removed
1/2 teaspoon of spirulina powder
1 pinch of ground cinnamon
1 pinch of ground ginger
Instructions: Blend all ingredients in a Nutri‐bullet or blender until smooth.
2. The Workout: Running
The Smoothie: Chocolate Brownie Smoothie
Non‐fat chocolate milk is perfect for after endurance exercise like running because simple carbs
quickly replace glycogen while protein helps repair muscles. This Chocolate Brownie Smoothie also
has frozen banana to up your potassium levels, and avocado for extra staying power.
Ingredients: (Serves 1)
1 large banana, frozen
1/4 cup coffee, brewed
3/4 cup non‐dairy milk
1 scoop Chocolate Protein Powder
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
splash of vanilla
scant salt
1 teaspoon dairy‐free mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instruction: Place all ingredients in a blender or Nutri Bullet and mix until smooth.
3. The Workout: HIIT
The Smoothie: Berry‐Berry Smoothie
HIIT workouts are seriously intense which can lead to inflammation and free‐radical formation. Antioxidant‐rich foods, like berries, help combat this. Our Berry‐Berry smoothie is made with frozen cherries and chocolate protein powder. Yessss!
Ingredients: (serves 1)
2 scoops chocolate protein powder
1 cup unsweetened almond, soy or skim milk
1 banana
1 heaped cup frozen cherries
3‐5 ice cubes
Instructions: Place in a blender, mix until smooth.
4. The Workout: Yoga
The Smoothie: Chia Almond Smoothie
Nothing tastes better after a series of downward dogs than this Chia Almond smoothie.
Ingredients: (serves 1)
6 ice cubes
1 1/4 cup milk of choice (almond is great)
1t cinnamon
1t raw local organic honey
1T hemp protein powder
1 scoop greens powder
1t cod liver oil
1T almond butter
1T flaxseed
chia seeds to taste
Instructions: Put everything except chia seeds into a high-powered blender and blend until smooth. Add chia seeds on top.
(Source: The Daily Burn by Tiffany Ayuda / Perry Santanachote http://dailyburn.com/life/recipes/best-post-workout-smoothies)