Food, Health + Wellness, Smoothies

Workout Smoothies to Fit Your Needs

If there is one thing more difficult than finding the mental drive to hit the gym or go for a run, it’s the challenge of knowing how to properly fuel your body before and after exercising. Without the right fuel, your body won’t perform or recover at its peak. Smoothies are a great source of nutrients for both nourishment and replenishment.  So check out these three smoothies to help supercharge your next workout.

Pre-Workout.

30-60 minutes before. Energy for maximum performance. Easily digestible.
Pre-Workout Strawberry Banana Smoothie
1/2 cup Strawberries & Banana
1/2 cup yogurt
1 cup Bai Molokai Coconut
Ice

Post-Workout.

Within 1-2 hours. Jumpstart recovery & restore electrolyte balance.
Post-Workout Cinnamon Peanut Butter Smoothie
1 tsp Cinnamon
2 tablespoons Peanut Butter
1/2 a Banana
1/2 cup yogurt
1 cup Brasilia Blueberry

Muscle Builder.

Within 2 hours of strength training to aid recovery & build muscle.
Muscle Builder Molokai Smoothie
16 oz Molokai coconut
1-2 handful greens (spinach, kale, chard, collards)
1 scoop protein powder
2 Bananas
2 cups frozen berries
2 tablespoons chia seeds (or flax seeds)

 

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