These smoothies are great for a before and after workout snack because their source of carbohydrates and protein are the two main things that fuel and help recover your body from hard workouts.

 

 

Go For Green Smoothie

 

 

This smoothie is great for an after workout snack to replenish and hydrate you before your afternoon dryland training. It has a great source of vitamin C, A and fibre. 

 

Ingredients

 

(Makes 2 ½ cups)

½ cup Frozen Pineapple

½ cup Frozen Mango

2 cups Baby Spinach

1 ½ cup Water or Coconut Water

1 Tbsp Chia Seeds

 

Directions

 

– Place the spinach, mango, pineapple and chia seeds in a blender.

– Pour the water on top.

– Blend until mixed, and then on high speed until well blended.

– Serve immediately.

 

Nutrition Facts (using water to prepare drink) 600 ml (2 ½ c)

 

– 143 calories

– 22 g carbohydrate

– 6 g   protein

– 4 g   fat

– 9 g   fibre

– 0 mg sodium

 

 

Beet You To It Smoothie

 

This smoothie is a great recovery food for after morning and afternoon dryland workouts. It’s also great for an after skiing snack to help recover your body from the long day on the hill.

 

Ingredients 

 

1 sprig Fresh Mint

½ cup Frozen Beetroot

1 medium Banana

½ cup Vanilla Yogurt

½ cup Frozen Strawberries

½ cup Water

1 tsp. Vanilla Extract

 

Directions

 

– Put the beetroot, banana, strawberries, and mint in a blender. Pour the yogurt, water and vanilla extract on top.

– Blend until mixed and then on high speed until well blended.

– Serve immediately.

 

Nutrition Facts / 500 ml (2 c)

 

– 240 calories

– 49 g carbohydrate

– 7 g    protein

– 3 g    fat

– 4 g    fibre

– 113 mg sodium