Lightly Sweetened Chocolate Post Workout Smoothie
Ingredients
Almond Milk, 1 1/2 cup
Oats 1/4 cup
Banana 1, frozen
Unsweetened Chocolate Whey Protein 2 scoops
Dates 2-3 small
Maca Powder 1 tsp
Sea Salt, dash
Ice 3/4 cup
Many protein powders are loaded up with way too much sugar or harmful artificial sweeteners that can even overwhelm the most delicious smoothies.
This smoothie is designed to be lightly and naturally sweetened with fruit. Sweet but not too sweet. Dates and bananas serve as fantastic natural sweeteners. Dates have very high fructose content, making them very sweet. Bananas also are high in fructose.
This smoothie is the perfect if you’re looking to recover after an intense workout and are in the mood for a cold chocolate dessert treat.
As a post workout smoothie and this smoothie will help you recover and rebuild muscle after a hard workout. It’s packed with protein, low in fat, and its got just enough carbs to help spike your insulin levels for maximum protein absorption. Coming in at 440 calories this power smoothies has 37.5g of protein to pack on some muscle.
It’s got a mild chocolate, lightly sweetened flavor, with a soft earthy taste. The additional ice keeps the smoothie nice and cold and frothy and helps add some volume to the smoothie to fill you up. The dash of sea salt and Maca aims to balance the sweetness and add additional trace minerals to the smoothie for optimal recovery.
To make this smoothie, start by adding the Almond Milk. Then the solids, starting with frozen Banana, and Dates. Then add the scoop of oats to get some healthy carbs. Then add the Maca, and two full scoops of Chocolate Whey Protein powder. Then top it off with the ice and a little dash of Sea Salt. Blend for a bit, starting on a lower speed then working up to higher speeds to break the ice. Blend until all ingredients are mixed and you have a smooth consistency. The more you blend it the finder the Dates will break down and the frothier and more liquid this smoothie will get. Taste and add additional ingredients to taste.
Makes about two 16oz servings
Optional Super Boosts:
Add a scoop of creatine for strength and muscle recovery
Cut out the dates if using sweetened protein powder
Add some almonds to add to the nutty taste and get some fats
