Healthy Smoothie Recipes For Athletes

It's no secret that athletes need to eat healthily and often. But it can be hard to stay on top of the necessary nutrition when you're on the go or don't have time for a meal. Smoothies are an excellent way to pack in protein, essential vitamins and minerals, and other nutrients without having to spend time cooking! This blog post features recipes for smoothies with protein, including some dairy-free options.

Smoothie Recipe #01: The Berry Blast

Ingredients:

- ½ cup frozen berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)

- ¼ cup plain yogurt or vegan yogurt alternative*

- ⅓ cup almond milk or other plant-based milk of choice

Instructions:

- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!

Smoothie Recipe #02: Banana Almond Blast

Ingredients:

- ½ banana

- ¼ cup almond butter or other nut butter of choice*

- ⅓ cup almond milk or other plant-based milk of choice*

Instructions:

- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!

Smoothie Recipe #03: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup

Ingredients:

- ½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or other plant-based milk of choice*

- ⅓ cup water*

- ¼ cup natural peanut butter or other nut butter of choice*

- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

- One date, pitted and chopped (optional)

Instructions:

- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!

Smoothie Recipe #04: Strawberry Coconut Cream Dream

Ingredients:

- ½ cup unsweetened coconut milk beverage or other plant-based milk of choice*

- ¼ cup sliced strawberries (fresh or frozen*)

Instructions:

- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!

Smoothie Recipe #05: Mango Avocado Cream Dreamer

Ingredients:

- ½ cup unsweetened coconut milk beverage or other plant-based milk of choice*

- ¼ avocado, pitted and chopped (or substitute with ¼ cup vegan yogurt)*

- ¾ cup mango, chopped (fresh or frozen*)

Instructions:

- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!

Smoothie Recipe #06: Green Dream Machine

Ingredients:

- ½ cucumber, peeled and chopped

- ¼ avocado, pitted and chopped (or substitute with ¼ cup vegan yogurt)*

- ½ cup baby kale*

- ⅓ lemon, peeled and deseeded

- One date, pitted and chopped (optional)

Instructions:

- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!

Smoothie Recipe #07: Orange Creamsicle

Ingredients:

- ¾ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or other plant-based milk of choice*

- One date, pitted and chopped (optional)

Instructions:

- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!

Smoothie Recipe #08: Pina Colada Dream

Pineapple Smoothie

Ingredients:

- ¾ cup unsweetened coconut milk beverage or other plant-based milk of choice*

- ½ frozen banana, sliced*

Instructions:

- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!

Smoothie Recipe #09: Raspberry Cheesecake Cream

Ingredients:

- ½ cup unsweetened coconut milk beverage or other plant-based milk of choice*

- ¼ cup vegan cream cheese alternative (such as Tofutti)*

Instructions:

- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!

Smoothie Recipe #11: Banana Bread Batter

Ingredients:

- ½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or other plant-based milk of choice*

- One date, pitted and chopped (optional)

Instructions:

- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!

Smoothie Recipe #12: Carrot Cake Batter

Ingredients:

- ½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or other plant-based milk of choice*

- One date, pitted and chopped (optional)

Instructions:

- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!

Smoothie Recipe #13: Chocolate Cake Batter

Ingredients:

- ½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or other plant-based milk of choice*

- One date, pitted and chopped (optional)

Instructions:

- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!

Smoothie Recipe #14: Vanilla Cake Batter

Ingredients:

- ½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or other plant-based milk of choice*

- One date, pitted and chopped (optional)

Instructions:

- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!

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