Post-Workout Chocolate Protein Smoothie
Cacao, banana, Greek yogurt and whey with a handful of oats. Rich enough to feel like dessert, balanced enough to be your recovery meal.
Why this smoothie works
- 38g protein hits the leucine threshold for muscle protein synthesis
- Oats and banana refill glycogen
- Cacao adds flavanols and magnesium
Ingredients
1 serving- 1frozen banana
- 1 scoopchocolate whey or plant protein, about 25g protein
- 1/2 cupplain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cuprolled oats
- 1 tbspraw cacao powder
- 1 tbsppeanut butter
- 1 cupmilk of choice
- pinchsea salt
Step-by-step instructions
- 1
Add milk, oats and cacao to the blender and let sit 2 minutes so the oats soften.
- 2
Add banana, yogurt, protein, peanut butter and salt.
- 3
Blend on high 45 seconds until thick and creamy.
- 4
Drink within 60 minutes after training for best recovery.
Pro tips
- Use 1/2 cup ice instead of frozen banana for a lower-sugar version.
- Add 1 tsp instant espresso for a mocha pre-workout.
Frequently asked questions
After is ideal for recovery. If you train fasted, drink half before and half after.
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