8 Workout Smoothies You Need To Try Before Your Next Session
Workout smoothies are filling, healthy, nutrient-rich, and delicious! They’re a great way to get you on track with your healthy lifestyle and kick start your fitness goals. You know what they say: you are what you eat! Check out these eight workout smoothies to try before your next gym session!
Peachy Mango Smoothie
This smoothie is the perfect balance of nutrition and something sweet. Smoothies that energize you are the best way to get into the routine of working out, and this one will do just that!
1 Cup Peaches
1 Cup Mangoes
1 Banana
1 Cup Orange Juice
1/4 Teaspoon Turmeric
1/4 Teaspoon Ginger
Youthful Glow Green Smoothie
Greens are essential to our well being, offering your body plenty of nutrition and vitamins. As everybody knows, greens are the healthiest things you can possibly eat.
2 Cups of Kale or Power Greens Mix
2 Cups of Baby Spinach
2 Cups Pure Apple Juice
1/2 Cucumber
1/2 Lemon squeezed
1 Banana
Ice
Chocolate Powerhouse Smoothie
If you’re looking to transition to a healthy diet without totally sacrificing your sweet tooth, this recipe is for you! It’ll give you the health boost you need while incorporating a little chocolate too.
1 Cup Coconut Milk
1 Scoop Chocolate Protein Powder
1/2 Cup Blueberries
1 Cup Spinach
1 Banana
1 Tablespoon Almond Butter
Ice
Lovely Greens Smoothie
I know, green smoothies can be scary, but they’re really much tastier than most would think, especially with the addition of fruits like pineapple and grapes. When you consume a green smoothie, you know that you are getting all the nutrition you need for the day and to kick butt during your workout sesh!
1 Cup Pineapple
2 Cups Spinach
1/2 Cup Grapes
1 1/2 Cup Orange Juice
1 Banana
Ice
Green Tea, Blueberry and Banana
When creating a healthy smoothie, the best way to get something that is both healthy and delicious is by combining fruit with tea. I love green tea, blueberry, and banana together. Instead of a tea flavor, you will get more of a juicy taste.
3 Tbsp water
1 Green Tea Bag
2 Tsp Honey
1 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 med banana
3/4 c calcium fortified light vanilla soy milk
Apple Pie Green Smoothie
A desert smoothie? Sign me up! Apple pie may sound strange to incorporate into a smoothie, but do not judge until you try it.
1 Apple Peeled and cored
1/4 Cup Blueberries
1/4 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1/8 Teaspoon Nutmeg
1 Cup Spinach
1 Tablespoon Chia Seeds
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 Cup Water
Purple Passion Green Smoothie
This smoothie is surely a classic, and for good reason. The mixture of fruits and veggies give you a great energy kick, and it tastes delicious! You can substitute the Greek Yogurt for vanilla or dairy-free if you have an allergy or want a sweeter taste.
1/2 Cup strawberries
1/4 Cup Blueberries
1 Cup Raw Spinach
1/4 Cup Greek Yogurt
1 Cup water
Crisp Mango Cucumber Green Smoothie
This smoothie is a very tasty one that may spice things up from your usual workout smoothie. Mango adds some sweetness while the cucumber provides a cool, refreshing taste.
1/4 Cup mango
1 Orange Peeled
1 Cup Chopped Cucumber
1 Tablespoon flax seeds
1 Cup Spinach