
Athletes love smoothies because they offer a simple, delicious way to get the nutrients they need. Sport Smoothies offers nearly 70 fully-illustrated smoothie recipes for before and after workouts, for building muscle, and for carb-loading.
Peanut Spice
Serves: 1
Preparation: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
1 cup almond milk
1/3 cup rolled oats
1 tablespoon smooth natural peanut butter
2 Medjool dates, pitted
a pinch of ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Peanut butter contains satiating fat and is an excellent source of magnesium, a critical nutrient for healthy muscle function.
P = Protein boosting
D = Aids digestion
B = Bone strengthening
Cherry Bomb
Serves: 1
Preparation: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
¼ cup cherry juice
1 cup oat milk
1/3 cup plain yogurt
2/3 cup pitted cherries (fresh or frozen)
1 banana, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Cherry juice is high in antioxidants, which help reduce inflammation.
V = Vitamin boosting
D = Aids digestion
M = Mineral enriching
Oaty Apple
Serves: 1
Preparation: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
½ cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 apple, cored
¼ cup rolled oats
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon natural smooth almond butter
Place all the ingredients in a blender with ½ cup water and blend until smooth.
Apples are high in potassium—a vital mineral for healthy blood pressure.
P = Protein boosting
V = Vitamin boosting
D = Aids digestion
Sport Smoothies offers up great flavors for athletes to improve their health and recovery. With nearly 70 recipes, athletes can get the nutrients, calories, and hydration they need.