When it comes to food, I’m a big fan of variety. However, I’ve kind of hit my sweet spot with my post-workout smoothie. It’s filling, energizing and keeps me full until lunch. Obviously you can make smoothies a million different ways but I thought’d I’d share my favorite recipe right now. It’s super easy and keeps me going after a really tough workout.
Recovery Smoothie:
1 scoop protein powder ( I use pea protein or Vega)
1 cup spinach or kale
1 frozen banana
1/2-1 cup coconut water (depending on your preferred consistency)
1 teaspoon maca powder
1/2 tablespoon chia seeds
Directions:
Add everything but the banana into a blender and blend until smooth. If you want a thicker consistency, add less coconut water or a little at a time. Add your frozen banana and blend again until mixture because creamy, like soft serve ice cream. Serve immediately.
Optional toppings: hemp seeds, chopped fruit, cacao nibs, chopped nuts
*Note: I always add greens to a smoothie, no matter what. I can never taste them so I figure why not? If you’d prefer not to add them, that’s ok too.
*When I’m feeling fancy, I like to put my smoothie in a bowl and eat it like ice cream. The frozen banana will make it really creamy, so top it with you favorite seasonal fruit, nuts and seeds for an extra special treat.
So that’s it for today – short and sweet on this beautiful Monday afternoon. Hope you’re all having a great start to your week and let me know if you try my quick little recipe!