Smoothies can be a great post-workout snack. You can pack a lot of nutrients into a glass, but also a lot of calories too. This recipe for Apple Pie Smoothies is a good recovery snack or meal.
Smoothies can be good after a workout lasting more than an hour because they help refuel your muscles and keep you ready for the next adventure. However, workouts lasting less than an hour don’t usually require anything but water for recovery.
To get the most nutritional benefit from your smoothie use real (not powders or pre-mixed) ingredients, measure your portion sizes and drink them slowly. It is easy to drink a smoothie quickly and then still feel hungry, slow down to allow your body to recognize feelings of fullness.
I have been experimenting with smoothies with my new Ninja Pro Blender and this is one the new faves.
Apple Pie Smoothie
Ingredients for two large smoothies:
2 cups unsweetened vanilla oat milk
2 cups water (or ice cubes if using fresh bananas)
3 – 4 small to medium-sized apples, cored, not peeled
2 frozen bananas (if using fresh bananas use ice cubes instead of water)
1/2 cup unsalted almonds (or 1/4 cup almond butter)
1 tbsp each chia seeds, flax, and hemp hearts
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
Directions:
Place oat milk, water, chia seeds, and almonds in a blender and let sit for 5 minutes. This allows the chia and almonds to soak.
Core apples, leaving on the skin and add to blender.
Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth. If necessary add more water to the desired thickness.
Enjoy. This smoothie tastes like apple pie in a glass!
Recovery after a longer workout includes hydration and nutrition. A good smoothie can do both, but remember they aren’t extra or bonus calories just because you “worked out”. They should fit into your daily calorie budget. Learn more about keeping your muscles healthy with nutrition at Proper Care and Feeding of Your Muscle.
Change your mind, change your health,
Shayla
Eat better, live better and feel better.
Do you want to be your best at any age? Tired of feeling old and tired? You can make healthy changes at any age. It is not too late to put yourself on the "to-do list". Start looking better and feeling better right now.
Sign up to start changing how you feel about your age today!
You must be logged in to post a comment.