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Post Run Smoothie Recipe

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Post Run Smoothie Recipe

I have been making the kids run with me almost every day. We run early morning. The kids get up early to start on their school work, so it gives them a bit of a brain break and it motivates me to get moving before all of their Google meets begin for the day. Because lets be honest, if I waited I would find every excuse not to run or workout.

Last year I was in some of my best shape when I would do my HIIT workouts in the morning and then I would run 2 miles in the evening when the kids were at lacrosse practice. Running has always been an outlet for me. I don’t think I have every experienced a “runners high” but it has always assisted in keeping my head clear.

If you do any research post run recovery, you will find one of the top things you should do is consume protein right after your run or workout. Having a healthy smoothie packed with protein is one of the easiest ways for me to get in my protein. Especially for me, I am not a huge breakfast eater and it doesn’t take a lot of time to throw one together.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of frozen blueberries
  • 1 cup of frozen mango
  • 1 banana
  • Handful of spinach
  • 1 scoop of PROTEIN
  • 1 scoop of VITAL PROTEINS
  • 1 cup of Almond Milk (add more if needed)

Instructions:

Put each ingredient into your BLENDER. Blend until smooth or your preferred consistency.

Kris uses a BLENDTEC BLENDER. He got one for Christmas 3 years ago and has close to 1800 smoothie count on his blender and it is still going strong. I will typically use a NUTRIBULLET, just because it is so easy to clean up!

What To Put In A Post Run Smoothie:

Protein

Protein helps refuel and regenerate muscles post workout. While you workout your muscles breakdown. The protein repairs, maintains, and helps grow your muscles. Protein is an important nutrient for weight loss and will help boost your metabolism. I will use vanilla, chocolate, or peanut butter protein, depending on the smoothie I am making.

Fruits and vegetables

Adding fruits and vegetables to a smoothie each day, helps me consume the recommended amount of each. I try not to use fruits high in sugar. Every smoothie I make, I add spinach. I cannot tell a difference in taste in adding spinach and it is a superfood that has so many nutrients that your body needs.

Vitamins/Supplements

Easy way to take your vitamins is by adding it to your smoothie. If you don’t like swallowing a pill or don’t like the taste of your liquid vitamin, it will easily be masked in the in your delicious smoothie. I add a scoop of VITAL PROTEINS to each shake as well as the 6 capsules of NUTRAFOL. The Vital Proteins is good for you for so many reasons. It has helped me with my aches and pains and the collogen is great for your skin elasticity. And I am still taking Nutrafol to strengthen my hair because the effects of stress and hormones has taken a toll on my hair.

Liquid

I will typically add unsweetened almond milk to my smoothie. If I am keeping a closer eye on my calorie count, I will just use water. Kris loves adding either grapefruit juice or Kombucha to his smoothies every morning.

Fats

If you are trying to maintain a certain amount of fat intake, you can add healthy fats to your smoothie. One of my favorites to add is avocado. Avocado will give your shake a smooth texture. Some other good fats to add are coconut oil, EVO, flax seed, and chia seeds. I will sometimes add a table spoon of flax seed or chia seeds. These also help get things moving, if you know what I mean.

Other Favorite Smoothie Recipes:

Peanut Butter Smoothie
  • 1 Scoop of peanut butter protein powder
  • 1 banana
  • Almond milk
  • Ice
  • Blend until smooth
Mint Chocolate Smoothie
  • 1 Scoop of chocolate protein powder
  • 1 banana
  • 1-2 drops of peppermint extract
  • Water
  • Ice
  • Blend until smooth

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XOX

Mandy

Also check out HOW TO PREP FOR A 5K

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