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There is nothing quite as satisfying as an ice cold smoothie after a super sweaty workout or run.
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If you don’t look like a sweaty troll after your workout, it wasn’t hard enough. Or you’re just way luckier than I am.
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I used to workout and then not eat anything for hours…and I wondered why I had blood sugar issues. As a Diabetic, I now have to test my blood sugar before and after working out so I can inject insulin or eat, depending on the levels and it’s really important that I eat or drink something high in protein within 1 hour of my sweat fest.
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My latest favorite protein smoothie combo has about 30 grams of protein- which is perfect. My goal is 30 grams of protein for snacks and 50 for meals.
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Coconut Banana Berry Protein Smoothie
6-10 ice cubes (I like to add a lot of ice to make the smoothie thicker)
1 large handful spinach
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup coconut water
1/2 banana
1 cup raspberies
1 scoop protein powder ( I use vanilla whey powder)
Blend and enjoy!
This post was inspired by Daily Burn’s #showusyoursmoothie project. Check here for more information on the benefits of protein and alternative protein sources.
Yum this looks delicious! I love post-workout smoothies.
Sounds like delicious! I’m bad about not eating after my workouts too! I just get so distracted on getting back to “life”! lol Thanks for posting. I’ll have to try it out!
Yum! This smoothie looks delicious!
This looks so good and it reminded me I’m out of coconut milk!