Fruit Smoothies
By Milly Clark
The perfect smoothie recipes it suit everyone’s tastes buds!
ULTIMATE SPORTS RECOVERY SMOOTHIE
Good for right after a long run or session to have in the car on the way home
- 2 oranges (can be frozen)
- 1 spoon of greens mix
- 2 cups of ice
- 1 slice of fresh ginger (or 1 teaspoon powder)
- ¼ wedge of lime with skin
- 1 cup water or coconut water
- 1 serve of protein powder
BLUEBERRY BREAKFAST BOWL
Berries are a great source of potassium that helps regulate muscle contraction and fluid balance. Protein will aid in recovery and support your immune system
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- ½ or 1 banana
- ¼ avocado (if you have it)
- 1½ cups of coconut water
- 1 big spoon of nut butter
- 1 big spoon of yoghurt
- 2 tablespoons of protein powder
- 1 teaspoon greens mix
- Ice to blend
BANANA AND CHIA SMOOTHIE
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup of milk
- 2 tablespoons of protein powder
- 1 tablespoon of Chia seeds
- ½ teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1 big spoon of tahini OR peanut butter
ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE SMOOTHIE
Good to help de-stress and relax – nuts are high in magnesium that will help your muscles and promote recovery – great as a dessert after dinner and before you go to bed
- 1 banana (can be frozen)
- ½ avocado
- 1 tablespoons of almond or peanut butter
- 1 cup of coconut water
- 1 tablespoon of protein powder
- 1 tablespoon of Cocoa powder
- Pinch of salt
- Handful of ice
MILLYS MANGO LASSI
The best anti-inflammatory smoothie with a bit of Indian inspiration!
- 1 mango or pineapple (chopped)
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup of Greek yoghurt
- 1 tablespoon of protein powder
- ½ cup fresh orange juice (or as close to fresh as possible)
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon ginger powder or fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon of chia seeds
- Handful of ice to blend
STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM SMOOTHIE
Really awesome as a mid-morning snack
- 1 cup of frozen strawberries
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup of milk – (almond or coconut milk are also super yum)
- 2 tablespoons of protein powder
- ½ teaspoon of vanilla
- 1 tablespoon of chia seeds