Post-Workout Smoothie
Servings: 1
Coconut water, kale, orange, pineapple and blueberries make a bright tropical base, and chia plus a scoop of whey isolate bring this post-workout smoothie to 32 grams of protein. It blends in 5 minutes, ready when you walk in the door.
Ingredients
- 1 cup kale
- ½ cup coconut water
- ½ orange peeled
- ½ cup pineapple frozen
- ½ cup blueberries frozen
- 2 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 serving whey protein isolate
Instructions
- Pour the coconut water into a blender. Add the kale and blend on high until smooth.
- Add the orange, pineapple, blueberries, chia seeds and protein powder. Blend on high until smooth, 45 to 60 seconds, adding a splash more liquid if it's too thick. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Notes
- Greens Swap: Spinach or another mild leafy green works in place of the kale and gives a softer flavor.
- Vegan Swap: Use homemade protein powder or another plant-based protein powder in place of the whey.
- Liquid Swap: Plain water works in place of the coconut water.
- Storing: Best fresh, but it keeps in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours. The chia seeds thicken it as it sits, so shake and thin with a splash of water or coconut water before drinking.
Nutrition
Serving: 16oz, Calories: 361kcal, Carbohydrates: 45g, Protein: 32g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.03g, Sodium: 303mg, Potassium: 816mg, Fiber: 15g, Sugar: 25g, Vitamin A: 2346IU, Vitamin C: 104mg, Calcium: 355mg, Iron: 3mg
