7 Healthy Smoothie Recipes to Fuel Your Next Workout

It’s important to fuel your body with nutritious food before you work out, and a smoothie is a quick and delicious way to do it. You can include fresh or frozen fruit, protein powder, greens, and other additions to create the perfect smoothie before working out or playing a court sport like pickleball. They’re filling, nutritious, and easy to put down. Plus, almost everyone loves smoothies, so you can make a big smoothie to share with others in the family. If you need tasty smoothie ideas, check out the ones below.

Blueberry Protein Smoothie

Protein, berries, and extra water make this smoothie a hydrating meal perfect for before or after a cardio and strength training workout.

• 1 cup water

• ½ cup milk of choice

• 1 serving vanilla or chocolate protein powder

• 1 handful of spinach

• ¼ of an avocado

• ¼ cup frozen blueberries

• 2 tbsp. ground flax seed

• 1 tsp. cinnamon

Carrot Cake Smoothie

A carrot cake smoothie gives you a great way to use those carrots in the fridge. Plus, you can add lots of protein-rich ingredients. You've got protein and fiber—perfect for a health-conscious lifestyle.

• 1 cup chopped carrots

• 1/2 cup frozen, sliced banana

• 1/4 cup frozen, diced pineapple

• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain

• 1/2 cup milk of your choice

• 2 tbsp toasted walnuts

• 1/4 tsp cinnamon

• Pinch of nutmeg

Orange Cream Smoothie

Your summer days just got extra nostalgic with an orange cream smoothie. It’s like your favorite summer treat, but with a healthy upgrade!

• 4 fresh oranges, peeled and chilled

• 1 cup of ice

• ⅓ cup milk of choice

• 1-2 tbsp. honey or agave

• 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie

Dessert for breakfast? Absolutely! Enjoy the smooth taste of peanut butter and chocolate with an extra spoonful of satiating monounsaturated fat and protein.

• 2 frozen bananas

• ¼ cup peanut butter (or nut butter of choice)

• 1 cup almond milk

• 2 tbsp cocoa powder

Strawberry Smoothie

This one is for pickleball lovers in California. If you play pickleball California is the place to be, and California is also the spot for sweet and ripe strawberries!

• 1 cup plain yogurt

• ½ cup frozen banana

• ½ cup frozen blueberries

• 1 cup fresh strawberries

• 1 tbsp. flaxseed meal

• 1 tbsp. honey (optional to sweeten)

Superfood Smoothie

Pack in some veggies with this superfood smoothie and power your way through any workout.

• 1 cup frozen blueberries

• 1 banana, peeled

• ¼ cup cauliflower florets, chopped and frozen

• ½ small zucchini, chopped and frozen

• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon

• 3 Medjool dates, pitted

• 1 cup unsweetened almond, oat, or coconut milk

Tropical Green Smoothie

Don’t forget a nutrient-dense green smoothie for digestion and deliciousness. With pineapple, mango, and banana, this smoothie is also a great treat after a long pool day.

• 2 cups kale

• 2 cups coconut milk

• 1 cup frozen bananas

• 1 cup frozen mango

• 1 cup frozen pineapple

• 1 tsp. chia seeds

• 1 tbsp. hemp seeds

All you need to do for these recipes is combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend them! They’re the perfect easy meals to enjoy before or after you visit a Vallejo gym or any health club in your area. You can share some smoothies, double or halve the recipes, and just customize them to be your own.

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