Post Workout Green Smoothie

What if I told you that you could get incredible nourishment from a green smoothie after your workout?! And what if, that smoothie was equally delicious and nutritious? Well, that's exactly what I have for you today.

This green smoothie is loaded up with all kinds of nutrients... but what are those nutrients good for?:

Dark and leafy greens

• An excellent source of vitamins A, C & K
  
• Supplies folate and potassium
• Great source of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, which is ideal for muscle recovery

Chia seeds

• High in Omega-3 fatty acids
• Deliver a massive amount of nutrients, i.e. fiber, protein, manganese, magnesium, etc.
• Full of antioxidants

For more chia seed based recipes, check out my Apple Cinnamon Chia Pudding here!

Collagen peptides

• 1 serving of collagen peptides delivers 18 grams of high quality protein
• Helps keep bones healthy and strong and supports joint health
• Natural glycine improves sleep quality.

To read more about the benefits of collagen peptides, check out my favorite company here for more info!

Coconut cream

• a very healthy fat source, plus high fatty acid content
• Contains lauric acid, antimicrobial lipids and capric acid, which have antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties (1)

Important tip: Make sure you buy coconut cream/coconut milk cans that are BPA-free!

This post workout green smoothie is the perfect supplementation after a workout. We need to replenish the nutrients in our bodies with the appropriate foods in order to recover and rebuild those muscles we just worked out.

Not working out today? That's okay- go ahead and pin this recipe for later use, duh!

Post Workout Green Smoothie

Monica Le

What if I told you that you could get incredible nourishment from a green smoothie after your workout?! And what if, that smoothie was equally delicious and nutritious? Well, that’s exactly what I have for you today.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Drinks, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 1

Calories 1054 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 2 cups loosely packed spinach
• ¾ cup coconut cream
• ½ cup unsweetened coconut milk or non-dairy milk of your choice
• 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup omit for Whole30
• 2 scoops collagen peptides
• 1 ½ tablespoons chia seeds
• ½ a large banana
• ½ lime juiced

Instructions

 

• Combine all of the ingredients in a high-speed blender. Garnish with unsweetened coconut flakes and extra chia seeds.

Notes

This makes one very large smoothie. This would also be sufficient as a light snack for two people.

Nutrition

Calories: 1054kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 17gFat: 97gSaturated Fat: 81gSodium: 83mgPotassium: 1520mgFiber: 16gSugar: 16gCalcium: 212mg

Keyword collagen drink, green smoothie, post workout snack

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