Post-Workout Refuelling Smoothie

After a pumped up workout, your body needs to recover. Some muscles need to be repaired. Your body’s energy levels are spent, and it is time to refuel.

Note – the original video for this recipe is no longer available so we chose another one that got great reviews!

This smoothie is rich in protein, potassium, and energy boosters to get you back on track. The ingredients are inexpensive, and it is so easy to make. Just blend everything together, and you have your smoothie in no time. Prepare this before your workout and leave it to chill in your fridge. No time to chill it? No worries. Chill some glasses instead or throw in some crushed ice.

Ingredients:

• 1 apple, remove the core and cut into quarters
• 2 oranges, peeled and cut into quarters
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Flaked almonds
• 1 tbsp of chia seeds

Instructions:

This recipe takes about 5 minutes to make. Serves 2 glasses.

Remove the core from the apple and cut into quarters.
Peel the oranges and cut into quarters.
Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice.
Place all the ingredients except the lemon juice in a blender.
Blend until it becomes smooth.
Pour the lemon juice and blend for a second.
Serve chilled or pour in a chilled glass.

Ideas And Tips:

• For an added sweetness, you can use sweeteners or honey.

• Aside from these fruits, you can add more depending on what you have in your pantry. Why not throw in some bananas, kiwis, pineapples, and berries? Mix in some yogurt too for an added tang.

images – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30bzqaJDrRw