Ultimate Recovery: 10 Post-Workout Smoothie Recipes
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Introduction
Maximize Gym Results with Delicious Smoothies: Explore our top 10 smoothie recipes, crafted to support recovery and enhance your workout performance.
This isn’t about sipping something just because it’s good for you; it’s about blending the perfect mix of taste and nutrition to complement your gym routine. Ready to shake up your fitness journey with us? Let’s dive in.
Tropical Oatmeal Smoothie
Ingredients
– 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
– 1 small banana, peeled and broken into 4 pieces
– 1 1/2 cups plain unsweetened coconut milk beverage
– Juice of 1/2 small lemon (about 1 tablespoon)
– 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
– Kosher salt
– 3/4 cup frozen unsweetened mango cubes
– 3/4 cup frozen unsweetened pineapple cubes
– Fresh pineapple wedges, for garnish
Instructions
1. Add the oats to a blender, cover, and blend to a fine powder.
2. Add 2 ice cubes, banana, coconut milk, lemon juice, vanilla, and 1/8 teaspoon salt, cover and blend until smooth.
3. Add the mango and pineapple, cover, and blend until smooth, at least 1 minute.
4. Pour the smoothie into two large chilled glasses and garnish with a pineapple wedge.
Green Smoothie
Ingredients
– 2 cups spinach
– 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
– 1 tablespoon chia seeds- 1 frozen banana
– 1/2 avocado- Ice, for thickening
Instructions
1. Add the spinach, almond milk, chia seeds, banana, and avocado to the pitcher of a blender and blend.
2. Depending on the power of the appliance, you may need to stop it, stir the ingredients, and then continue blending.
3. If the consistency is too thin, blend in some ice cubes.
4. Transfer to a bowl, add toppings, and enjoy with a spoon!
Cherry-Almond Smoothie
Ingredients
– 1 banana, sliced
– 2 cups frozen pitted cherries
– 1 cup almond milk
– 1/2 cup low-fat yogurt
– 1 to 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
1. Combine the banana, cherries, almond milk, yogurt, and 1 tablespoon of honey in a blender and puree until smooth.
2. Adjust the sweetness with additional honey.
Peanut Butter Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
– 1 cup ice
– 1/2 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
– 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
– 1 tablespoon chia seeds
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 frozen bananas, chopped into chunks
– Kosher salt (if peanut butter is unsalted)
– Suggested toppings: chopped almonds, sliced bananas, cacao nibs, chia seeds, hemp seeds, peanut butter drizzle
Instructions
1. Put the almond milk, ice, yogurt, peanut butter, chia seeds, vanilla, bananas, and a pinch of salt (if using) in a blender and puree until creamy and smooth, 2 to 3 minutes.
2. Pour into individual bowls and sprinkle with toppings of your choice.
Mixed Berries and Banana Mix Smoothie
Ingredients
– 1 cup frozen mixed berries
– 1 frozen ripe banana
– 1/2 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
– 1/4 cup orange juice
– 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
Instructions
1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.
Mango, Strawberry, and Pineapple Smoothie
Ingredients
– 1 mango, skin removed, cut into 1-inch dice, frozen
– 5 strawberries, stems removed, cut half, frozen
– 1 cup diced pineapple
– 1 cup orange juice
Instructions
1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth, about 2 to 3 minutes.
2. Drink immediately.
Berry-Green Tea Smoothie
Ingredients
– 1 green tea bag
– 3/4 cup very hot water
– 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved, plus 1 sliced strawberry for garnish
– 1/4 cup low-fat milk
– 1/2 lime, juiced
– 1 tablespoon honey
– 6 fresh mint leaves
Instructions
1. Steep the tea bag for 2 minutes in the hot water. Remove the bag and allow the tea to cool.
2. Pour the tea into an ice cube tray and freeze until solid, at least 2 hours.
3. Put the strawberries, milk, lime juice, honey, and mint into a blender and blend until almost smooth.
4. Add the green tea ice cubes and continue to blend until very smooth.
5. Garnish with the sliced strawberry.
Blueberry-Almond Smoothie
Ingredients
– 1 cup blueberries, plus more for garnish
– 2 tablespoons roasted, salted almonds
– 1 tablespoon honey
– 3/4 cup ice cubes
– 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
Instructions
1. Put the blueberries, almonds, and honey into a blender. Blend on high until the mixture is mostly smooth, about 1 minute.
2. Add the ice cubes and almond milk and blend until very smooth.
3. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of cold water if needed to adjust consistency.
4. Pour into a glass and garnish with a short skewer of blueberries.
Peanut Butter Split Smoothie
Ingredients
-1 ripe banana, quartered and frozen
– 1/2 cup nonfat milk
– 1/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt
– 1 1/2 tablespoons creamy, natural, peanut butter
Instructions
1. Put all of the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
Healthy Breakfast Smoothie
Ingredients
– 1 cup oat milk, plus more as needed
– 2 cups fresh baby spinach
– 1 cup frozen banana slices
– 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
– 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
– 1/2 cup frozen raspberries
– 1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
– 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
– 3 pitted Medjool dates
Instructions
1. Combine all ingredients in a blender.
2. Blend on high until smooth, about 3 minutes.
3. Add more oat milk as needed to achieve desired consistency.
4. Divide between two glasses.
Peachy Oat Smoothie
Ingredients
– 3 tablespoons quick-cooking rolled oats
– 1/4 cup hot water
– 2 small, ripe yellow peaches, peeled, pitted, and roughly chopped, plus one wedge reserved for garnish
– 3/4 cup ice cubes
– 1/3 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
– 1 tablespoon honey
– Pinch ground cinnamon
Instructions
1. Stir the oats and water together in a small bowl and let sit for 5 minutes.
2. Put the oat mixture, peaches, ice cubes, yogurt, honey, and cinnamon into a blender.
3. Blend on high until very smooth. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water if needed to adjust consistency.
4. Pour into a glass and garnish with a peach wedge.
Peanut Butter Smoothie
Ingredients
– 200ml oat milk
– 1 banana, peeled and chopped
– 20g peanut butter
– 1 tbsp rolled oats
– Pinch of cinnamon
– Pinch of allspice
– Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
– Small handful of ice cubes
Instructions
1. Whizz all the ingredients together in a blender until smooth.
2. Pour into a tall glass and serve.
Peach Melba Smoothie
Ingredients
– 410g can peach halves
– 100g frozen raspberries, plus a few for garnish
– 100ml orange juice
– 150ml fresh custard, plus a spoonful for garnish
Instructions
1. Drain and rinse peaches and place in a blender with raspberries.
2. Add orange juice and fresh custard and whizz together.
3. Pour over ice, and garnish with another spoonful of custard and a few raspberries.
Papaya-Banana Smoothie
Ingredients
– 1 cup milk
– 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
– 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
– 1 small ripe banana, peeled and sliced
– 1/2 large, ripe papaya, peeled, seeded and chopped
– 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Pour into a large glass.
Berry-Pineapple Smoothie
Ingredients
– 1 cup frozen strawberries
– 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
– 3/4 cup chilled unsweetened almond milk, plus more if needed
– 1 tablespoon almond butter
Instructions
1. Combine all ingredients in a blender.
2. Process until smooth, adding more almond milk if needed for desired consistency.
3. Serve immediately.
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 yogurt
Instructions
1. Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Pour into a glass or shaker and enjoy!
Conclusion
As dedicated gym-goers and fitness enthusiasts, we understand the importance of every workout and the role nutrition plays in our journey to greatness. That’s why we’ve handpicked the above smoothie recipes to be your ultimate workout companions. They’re not just about fueling your body; they’re about adding a burst of flavour and vitality to your fitness routine. With each sip, you’re not just drinking a smoothie; you’re consuming a powerhouse of nutrients designed to support your gains, enhance your recovery, and keep you charging towards your fitness goals. So, let’s blend taste and nutrition seamlessly into your fitness routine. Together, let’s toast to progress, strength, and the delicious journey ahead, one sip at a time.
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