About the Recipe
Savor a velvety smoothie after your workout mixing plant based protein, almond milk and butter, alongside chia seeds a ripe banana and a hint of vanilla. This nourishing blend is a way to recharge and revitalize your body.
Nutritious post-workout vanilla almond delight.
How it Can Help Your Fitness
After a workout session it's important to give your body the nourishment it needs to recover, repair and recharge. A delicious post exercise smoothie made with vegan protein powder, almond milk, almond butter, chia seeds, banana and a touch of vanilla combines nutrients to help you achieve your fitness and health goals. This smoothie isn't a treat; it's a valuable tool, in your fitness journey.
Protein plays a role in workout recovery. Vegan protein powder is a choice as it contains all the essential amino acids required for muscle repair and growth without any potential allergens or ethical concerns associated with animal based proteins. This ensures that your muscles have what they need to bounce from exercise induced stress reducing muscle soreness and enhancing strength over time.
The addition of milk and almond butter not gives the smoothie a creamy texture but also provides healthy fats that are good for your heart and essential, for absorbing fat soluble vitamins while offering a lasting source of energy. The presence of almond butter adds depth and satisfaction to the smoothie making it an enjoyable part of your recovery routine.
Chia seeds are known for their benefits packed with fiber omega 3 fatty acids and protein that promote heart health, digestion and muscle recovery. The fiber helps maintain energy levels by regulating blood sugar after a workout.
Bananas bring sweetness to the smoothie without the need, for added sugars. Provide essential carbohydrates to replenish glycogen stores. The potassium in bananas supports muscle function and prevents cramps preparing you for your exercise session.
Adding a touch of vanilla not only enhances the flavor. Also contributes minerals and antioxidants to the smoothies nutritional value without overpowering the natural taste of other ingredients.
Nutrition Facts
This post exercise smoothie goes beyond recovery; it aims to enhance long term fitness and health. Its balanced blend promotes muscle repair, energy restoration and overall well being making it a valuable asset, to any fitness routine.
Emphasizing the significance of nutrition in reaching fitness milestones it demonstrates that what you eat after exercising can be equally essential, as the workout itself.
Ingredients
1 Scoop of Vegan Power Pro
1⁄2 Cup of Almond Milk
1 Tbsp of Almond Butter
1 Tbsp of Chia Seeds
1⁄2 Frozen Banana
1⁄4 Tsp of Vanilla Specs
Steps
Combine all ingredients in a high speed blender.
Blend until a smooth, desired consistency.
About the Author
Elina is the founder of Fitnello Fitness, as well as the Head ISSA Certified Trainer. She graduated from UC Davis with a Bachelor's in Psychology.
Originally from Latvia, Elina moved to America with her family in 1998 at the age of 10. She is fluent in three languages - English, Ukrainian, and Russian. Her excitement and passion for fitness and nutrition has been evident from a young age. At just 14 years old, Elina already had dreams of becoming a dietitian to help those like her who struggled with self-image. Now, she has created MANY recipes for meals that will help you achieve your fitness goals in a healthy and delicious way.