Achieving the strong, sexy body of your dreams can only happen through dedicated workouts along with a healthy diet. Your body needs plenty of nutrients to help you build muscle and definition, especially right after a grueling workout. That’s where healthy post-workout protein drinks come into play – they provide your body the boost it needs to help you achieve the best results from every training session. Here are my 3 favorite post-workout protein smoothies that will make your mouth water and your muscles happy.
Chocolate Banana Protein Smoothie
After an intense workout, you may be hit with an intense craving for chocolate! This chocolate banana shake comes out rich, creamy, and satisfying. It feels like an indulgence – but it actually serves up all the nutrients your body needs for recovery.
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
½ banana
1 Tbsp organic peanut butter
1 Tbsp Lily’s Stevia Sweetened Chocolate chipsto top it off
Directions:
Add everything in a bullet or bender except the chocolate chips
Add ice and extra water if needed
Blend until smooth
Top off with Lily’s chocolate chips
Calories 383 | Carbs 32 | Fat 20 | Protein 29 | Fiber 8
Green Monster Protein Smoothie
A healthy diet means lots of greens, which are filled with the nutrients and minerals your body needs for cell growth and repair. While a handful of spinach may not make your taste buds tingle, try this green monster shake for a surprisingly delicious way to get in your greens.
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
2 scoops Vital Protein Collagen Peptides
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
Handful of spinach or kale
½ avocado
1 scoop Orgain Organic Superfoods
Directions:
Add everything in a bullet or bender
Add ice and extra water if needed
Blend until smooth
Calories 340 | Carbs 24 | Fat 19 | Protein 26 | Fiber 12
Energizing Smoothie
Do you ever crave something refreshing during those hot summer days? This energizing smoothie will cool you down right away, plus help with any cravings you are having. Not only do you get an immune system boost from the Vitamin C, you also get the health benefits of ginger and turmeric to help fight off inflammation – all in one delicious drink!
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
Juice from 1 lemon
2-3 organic celery whole sticks
½ organic cucumber
1 tsp freshly grated ginger
1 tsp freshly grated turmeric
1 stevia packet
Directions:
Add everything in a bullet or bender
Add ice and extra water if needed
Blend until smooth
Calories 259 | Carbs 25 | Fat 3 | Protein 33
You can also get creative and come up with your own tasty protein drink. The possibilities are endless!
