5 Ideal Beauty Shakes for Recovery
After a workout, it is recommended to replenish not only the energy reserves of the body, but also create a comfortable environment for restoring tired muscles. If you want to become strong and beautiful without harming your body, then the ideal solution would be to add protein smoothies with berries, herbs, vegetables and protein powder to your diet. Our dietitian and nutritionist from the editorial team of The Fashiongton Post brings you today a selection of delicious smoothie recipes that include protein, fiber, healthy fats, phytonutrients and probiotics — everything your body needs for a quick recovery.
Berry protein smoothie
Ingredients:
– 355 ml of water;
– 1 cup of spinach;
– 2 cups frozen berry mix (or any other berries of your choice);
– ½ cup plain fat-free yogurt;
– 2 scoops of your favorite brand of vanilla protein powder;
– 1 tablespoon of walnuts;
– 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed.
Calories: 500 kcal.
Apple protein smoothie with grains
Ingredients:
– 355 ml of water, milk or unflavored yoghurt;
– 2 scoops vanilla flavored protein powder;
– 1 apple, peeled and cut into slices;
– 1 cup of spinach;
– 2 tablespoons of almonds;
– ¼ cup of oatmeal;
– cinnamon to taste.
Calories: 535 kcal
Banana protein smoothie with peanut butter and chocolate
Ingredients:
– 355 ml of water, milk or yogurt;
– 2 scoops of chocolate flavored protein powder;
– 1 banana;
– 1 cup of spinach;
– 2 tablespoons of natural peanut butter;
– 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder.
Calories: 585 kcal.
Pumpkin protein smoothie with vanilla
Ingredients:
– 355 ml of water, milk or yogurt;
– 2 scoops vanilla flavored protein powder;
– ¾ cup pumpkin puree;
– 1 tablespoon of walnuts;
– 1 tablespoon of ground flax;
– ½ cup of oatmeal;
– cinnamon and vanilla extract to taste.
Calories: 535 kcal.
Curd protein smoothie
Ingredients:
– ¼ cup low-fat cottage cheese;
– 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen);
– 1 scoop vanilla protein powder;
– 2 tablespoons of flaxseed;
– 2 tablespoons of walnuts, chopped;
– 1½ cups of water;
– 3 ice cubes.
Calories: 389 kcal.