Are you looking for a healthy snack option or sports fuel? I’m a big fan of smoothies and have them most days when I’m on the go or need fuel before or after doing sports. The reason for this is that I find it difficult to find healthy snacks from a grocery store that wouldn’t have preservatives or artificial flavours in them. I also like to make sure that I’m getting energy from good fats, protein, vitamins and minerals.
So, I have gotten into a habit of making a smoothie and taking it with me when I know that I’m going to be out and about most of the day. I tend to chuck everything possible into the protein smoothie to get as much energy and nutrients out of it as possible. This mixed-berry protein smoothie is a classic one I make most often. If I have this protein smoothie to boost and recover from exercise or as a snack on longer hikes or rock climbing missions, I add the amino acid creatine. To make my gut happier, I add glutamine powder also in my smoothies. You can start with the basic smoothie recipe and then add your species into the mix depending on for what purpose you are making the protein smoothie for.
PREPARATION TIME: 5 min SERVINGS: 1 serve
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 avocado
- Half a banana (if you are on keto, leave it out)
- 1 1⁄2 cups of mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 1⁄2 cups of water
- 2 tbsp of chia seeds
- 3 tbsp of unflavoured collagen protein (or whichever protein powder you fancy and follow the dosing recommendations of your protein powder brand).
SPORTS FUEL:
- 1 scoop of creatine (follow the recommended dose of the brand)
GUT FUEL:
- 1 scoop of glutamine (follow the recommended dose of the brand)
Step 1: cut the avocado and remove the stone
Step 2: add avocado, mixed berries, banana, water, chia seeds, protein powder and mint into a blender.
Step 3: blend for 1-2 minutes and you are done!
If you like the smoothie more liquid, just add more water. I recommend letting the smoothie set for 10 minutes before drinking it so the chia seeds have time to soak, otherwise, the chia seeds might expand in your stomach and make you bloated.
Hope you will enjoy this smoothie and check out the Aloraway Transformation Blog for more health and wellbeing hacks.
