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Post-Workout Green Smoothie

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Post-Workout Green Smoothie Recipe -- packed with tasty and simple ingredients that will help boost your energy after (or before!) a good workout | gimmesomeoven.com

Happppppy New Year, everybody!!!

Hope that your 2016 is off to a hopeful and happy start, wherever life may find you.

Though the title of this post may suggest otherwise on a day like today, I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not big on making grand new year’s resolutions, especially when it comes to fitness. (Choosing one little word for the year is more my style.)  Instead, I’m just looking forward to just trying to keep up my general fitness aim that I’ve had for the past few years — getting my heart rate up high enough to break a sweat each day. On the good days, that means a killer Barre3 workout, or a good yoga classi, or a Mad Men episode’s worth of time on my elliptical. On the busy days, that may just mean a quick few jogs up and down the stairs at the end of the day, or a quick walk around the block with my pup, or a few push-ups. My lifelong resolution is just to try and do at least something each day.

And when I do, I will absolutely admit that I mega look forward to some sort of delicious, energy-packed snack afterwards. More often than not, I just end up reaching for one of my no-bake energy bites, which I like to always keep on hand. But when I’m at home with a blender nearby, I absolutely love blending up a tasty, refreshing, protein-packed green smoothie.

Especially this one.

It’s chocked full of easy everyday ingredients that are good for refueling your energy and electrolytes and all of that good stuff after a workout. It’s ready to go in under 5 minutes. And if you need some motivation to get through a tough workout, I promise, this is a delicious one. So let’s kick off the year with a healthy start!

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Post-Workout Green Smoothie Recipe -- packed with tasty and simple ingredients that will help boost your energy after (or before!) a good workout | gimmesomeoven.com

Alright, the magical ingredients in this one include…

  • Frozen pineapple: Turns out this sweet treat (one of my favorite smoothie bases) is chocked full of antioxidents that help you recover from workouts quicker, and it includes an enzyme that helps heal inflammation caused by injuiries.
  • Almond milk (or Greek yogurt): Either of these are full of protein (Greek yogurt has lots more, but I was out the day I made this smoothie, and it’s also not vegan), which is good for replenishing your energy after a tough workout.
  • Coconut water: A stellar natural source of electrolytes (without all of the added sugars in sports drinks like Gatorade).
  • Fresh spinach (or any other dark leafy greens): Hello, Popeye! I love spinach in this smoothie because it’s virtually tasteless, yet packs tons of phytoecdysteroids which help boost energy naturally.
  • Ginger: Helps relieve muscle soreness, and is also good for your stomach just in case you ever feel nauseous after a workout.
  • Chia seeds: These little guys are full of Omega-3 fats, which help sustain energy. And they’re also full of protein and antioxidents.
  • Banana: Full of good complex carbs, as well as good-for-you minerals like potassium and fiber. Great for you, and the banana is also my favorite ingredient to thicken and sweeten a smoothie.
    Post-Workout Green Smoothie Recipe -- packed with tasty and simple ingredients that will help boost your energy after (or before!) a good workout | gimmesomeoven.com

To make the green smoothie, simply toss everything in a blender and pulse until smooth…
Post-Workout Green Smoothie Recipe -- packed with tasty and simple ingredients that will help boost your energy after (or before!) a good workout | gimmesomeoven.com

…and then voila!Post-Workout Green Smoothie Recipe -- packed with tasty and simple ingredients that will help boost your energy after (or before!) a good workout | gimmesomeoven.com

An easy, power-packed, and delicious green smoothie is ready to enjoy…

Post-Workout Green Smoothie Recipe -- packed with tasty and simple ingredients that will help boost your energy after (or before!) a good workout | gimmesomeoven.com

…which I happily did after my workout this week. You know, just for “blog research”. ;)

So anyway, whether you’re making big fitness resolutions for the new year, or simply resolving to keep movin’ this year, I would highly recommend considering this recipe as a delicious end to your workouts.

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Post-Workout Green Smoothie

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  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 (large) serving 1x

Description

This Post-Workout Green Smoothie recipe is full of simple, delicious, and nutritious ingredients that will help replenish your energy after a good workout.


Ingredients

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  • 1 banana, peeled and sliced
  • 1-inch piece* of fresh ginger, peeled
  • 2 handfuls fresh baby spinach
  • 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
  • 1/2 cup coconut water
  • 1/2 cup almond milk (or plain Greek yogurt**)
  • 1 Tablespoon chia seeds

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a blender.  Pulse until smooth.
  2. Serve immediately, sprinkled with extra chia seeds on top, if desired.
  3. (If the smoothie is too thick, you can add in more coconut water to thin it out.  Or if it is too thin, you can add in a handful of ice.)

Notes

*1-inch piece fresh ginger = about 1.5 Tablespoons grated fresh ginger = about 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

**Do not use Greek yogurt if making this smoothie vegan.

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93 comments on “Post-Workout Green Smoothie”

  1. Chia seeds are a favorite of mine when it comes to healthy smoothies. I love it! And I love love love this recipe I actually got the time to try it out. Let me tell you, the coconut water really made the difference. Especially coupled with grilled seafood. Fabulous website by the way – this is now my go-to when I’ve got idle time! Your page looks so pretty :)

    Hope you and your family stay in the best of health during lockdown!

    Spreading love,
    Arthur






  2. Gotta try this

  3. Do you have other smothie recipe for my diet and i have a high cholesterol. Thank you. Please send me more smothie recipeis.

  4. Delicious! Makes me feel so healthy and energized after having one of these bad boys!






  5. I love this smoothie! It has the perfect combination of sweet and a bit of spice (if your sensitive or giving to kids lower amount or omit). Makes me feel refreshed and sneaks in veggies! I made it Vegan with almond milk instead of the Greek yogurt and it was still creamy and smooth. It was easy to half and make myself the perfect single serving amount and consistency remained smooth. Will be making it again.






  6. I was in the need to find a smoothie to have before going to the gym. This smoothie is just what I needed!! It’s perfect for that sweet craving and gives a great energy boost! Definitely, one of my go to smoothies!






  7. Hi I just wanted to know if it’s okay to drink this smoothie while you workout.

  8. Lovely recipe although i had to make a spin on it because i didn’t have some of the ingredients.
    Instead of frozen pineapples i added frozen blueberries.I used flaxseeds instead of chia seeds. I also used Greek yoghurt. I used water instead of coconut water. I also added two teaspoons of spirulina for added protein and boosted green color. I have to say I’m blown away it was so good. The end result was a minty dark green smoothie. Really recommend :)))