Post-Workout Smoothie

Post-Workout Smoothie

Eating whole foods post training is the best option, in fact chewing and consuming whole foods is often, the best option regardless. However, there are times post exercise where the digestive system may not be welcoming to whole foods. If the training schedule includes a second session for the day consuming carbohydrate and some protein within 30 minutes is highly recommended, so if whole food is out of the question, a recovery smoothie is your next best option.This powerhouse smoothie contains carbohydrate to replace glycogen stores, protein for muscle synthesis and repair, cacao for magnesium, chia seeds for essential fatty acids, nut butter for healthy fats and blueberries for an antioxidant boost.Servings: 1 Author: Alethea Mills

Equipment

• Blender

Ingredients

• 1 banana
• 1 fresh medjool date
• ⅓ cup fresh blueberries
• 3 tsp cacao powder
• 1 tsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp almond butter (or preferred nut butter)
• ¼ cup natural Greek yoghurt or 1 scoop of brown rice protein powder
• 1 cup coconut water
• ice

Instructions

• Add all ingredients to a blender, blend together and enjoy.