Healthy Smoothies (Great Post Workout Treats!)
Who doesn't start to think about doing things a little better as they get older? 20's you shrug it off, say "I don't have to worry about that now...", 30's you say "almost but not quite..." and well... I know I am knocking on 40's door. So now I started to think, "OK! Its time to start doing things a little healthier".
So as a treat, post work out or just for fun as an alternative to those less than healthy options. Here are a few smoothie recipes that I have been hanging on to, I'd like to share the wealth! Hope you enjoy these as much as I do!
STRAWBERRY BANANA SHAKE
Adding ground flax provides extra fiber, heart-healthy omega-3 fats.
BLEND THIS:
12 oz water, milk, or yogurt
2 scoops vanilla or strawberry flavored protein powder
1 banana
1 cup of frozen strawberries
1 cup of spinach
2 tbsp of ground flax
490 calories, 55 g protein, 9 g fat, 47 g carbs, 11 g fiber (accounts for using water as the fluid instead of milk or yogurt)
CHOCOLATE CHERRY SHAKE
Research suggests that cherries can ease soreness after a workout, making this a perfect recovery shake.
BLEND THIS:
12 oz water, milk, or yogurt
2 scoops chocolate flavored protein powder
2 cups of sweet dark cherries, pits removed
1 cups of spinach
1 tbsp of walnuts
1 tbsp ground flax
1 tbsp cacao nibs or dark cocoa powder
530 calories, 56 g protein, 13 g fat, 47 g carbs, 9 g fiber (accounts for using water as the fluid instead of milk or yogurt)
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE MINT SMOOTHIE
BLEND THIS:
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
3/4 cup Silk Almond milk, dark chocolate
1 tbsp walnuts
2 tbsp cocoa powder, unsweetened
1 tbsp cacao nibs
2 mint leaves
4 ice cubes
¼ cup water
292 calories, 25 g protein, 12 g fat, 32 g carbs
Cant wait to try the Chocolate Cherry shake! I too am getting on in years and wanting to get rid of the gut..I started smoothie breakfasts about a month ago and am down 5 kilograms, or about 12 pounds so far. I highly recommend fresh ginger and kale powders the two ingredients add a lot of benefits and hide their flavors well with a few handfuls of costco frozen berries! Keep posting and keep drinking the smoothies!
Thanks Delian! I have tried shake diets, the issue is once the diet ends so does the benefits. I tend to gain it all back quickly. I have found supplementing a meal or replacing a snack a better option. Those high fiber and protein bars are hype, and terrible for you. As far as the ginger, there is an excellent ginger/banana smoothie recipe I have in a book. Interesting you brought up ginger, I'll give it a try and if good absolutely repost! Excellent recommendation on the kale, thank you.