Jill's Favorite Post-Workout Smoothies

Nothing seems to hit the spot after a good workout like an ice cold smoothie. We all have our favorite post-workout smoothies. I wanted to share some of my favorites with you. Please, take a moment and send me your favorite post-workout drink, smoothie, you name it! All recipes can be sent to: jillstightbody@earthlink.net 






BERRY BOMB


1/2 c. POM juice (Blueberry/pomegrante) available at health food stores, Costco, and some grocers.
1/2 c. soy milk (Vanilla enriched)
1 heaping scoop vanilla whey protein isolate (Approx. 27-32 grams)
1/2 frozen banana
1 c. frozen berries
6-8 ice cubes
1 Tb. ground flax (If it's not post-workout)
10-12 mixed nuts (If it's not post-workout)


Put it all into a hefty blender, such as the Vitamix, blend and enjoy! 






CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER INDULGENCE 


1 c. vanilla enriched soy milk
1 1/2 Tb. 70% cacao or you can substitute 1 serving size package of hot chocolate mix if desperate.
1/4 c. all-natural peanut butter
1 heaping scoop of vanilla whey protein isolate
1 1/2 frozen bananas (Blends better if they are cut into 3rds)
7 ice cubes

Put it all into a hefty blender, such as the Vitamix, blend and enjoy! 

TROPICAL BLAST

1 c. milk your choice

1/2 c. pineapple chunks

1/2 c. fresh mango
1 frozen banana (Cut in half)

1 scoop vanilla whey protein isolate

6-8 ice cubes

Put it all into a hefty blender, such as the Vitamix, blend and enjoy! 

PUSH-UP  SMOOTHIE

Put the following into your blender and blend well, until light and airy.  Enjoy!

4 oz. orange juice concentrate
1 c. vanilla enriched, soymilk (or almond, rice, etc.)
21 grams vanilla flavored whey protein isolate 
1 c. water 
1 packet stevia
1 tsp. vanilla extract
4-5 ice cubes 

PUMPKIN SMASH

1 c. milk your choice

1/2 scoop vanilla whey protein isolate

6-8 oz. Greek plain non-fat yogurt
1 frozen banana (Cut in half)

1/2 c. canned pumpkin (no sugar added)

cinnamon to taste
6 walnuts (optional, skip the nuts for post-workout))

6 ice cubes

Put it all into a hefty blender, such as the Vitamix, blend and enjoy! 

CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY RUSH

1 c. milk your choice

1 scoop chocolate whey protein isolate

1 c. frozen strawberries

1 frozen banana (Cut in half)

6-8 ice cubes

Put it all into a hefty blender, such as the Vitamix, blend and enjoy! 

SPINACH DELIGHT!  (Seriously)

1 c. milk your choice

1 scoop vanilla whey protein isolate

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 kiwi

2 c. baby spinach

Juice of one lemon

6-8 ice cubes

Put it all into a hefty blender, such as the Vitamix, blend and enjoy! Dynamite!

CHOCOLATE COFFEE SHAKE


This recipe is one of my favorites, anytime. It has no fat, and depending on the protein powder you choose, it can have no carb's as well, or perhaps, for post-workout, you may wish to use a protein powder with significant carb's, or try adding a 1/2 frozen banana, or a cup of frozen strawberries, or 1/2 c. oats, or....or....or....hahaha!

Enjoy!

CHOCOLATE COFFEE SHAKE

- 1 c. fresh decaf (you can go regular, too)
- 1 heaping scoop of your favorite chocolate
   protein powder
- 1 dropper full of Sweet Stevia, liquid stevia, 
   toffee flavor
- 10 to 12 ice cubes

Put all the ingredients in as listed, ice last, and immediately blend on high until well mixed, color will be a light brown.

Pour into a 32 oz. cup and enjoy!

 Enjoy!