6 Smoothies for Athletes

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Beet-Pineapple Blaster

Best for: Amping up fat burn. The simple, fast-digesting drink gives you all the elements you need in a pre-workout boost and nothing you don’t.

The Scoop: Beets are packed with nitrates, helping increase blood flow to your muscles, so you get more out of your workout; pineapple con- tains both bone-boosting manganese and inflammation-busting bromelain. Add in a preworkout powder (we like fitMiss ignite) for some health-boosting aminos, plus a kick of caffeine that will power you for hours. For a smooth, creamy texture, toss in a frozen banana, if desired. 

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup water
  • 1⁄2 cup pineapple
  • 1⁄2 apple, cored and quartered
  • 1⁄4 medium beet, scrubbed and quartered
  • 1 packet fitMiss ignite in orange (or 2 tsp of your fave pre-workout booster)
  • Juice of 1⁄2 lemon
  • 1 frozen banana (optional) 

 PER SERVING (without banana): Calories 129, Protein 1g, Carbs 34g, Fat .4g, Fiber 4g

SEE ALSO: Healthy Summer Smoothies 

Strawberry Shortcake

Best for: Adding weight. Sometimes you need to take in some extra calories to build more muscle. This creamy, decadent blend makes a healthy and delicious indulgence. 

The Scoop: Strawberries’ rosy hue, when ripe, comes from a high concentration of antioxidants, plus they’re also loaded with potassium and fiber. Frozen banana provides some hydrating potassium along with a smooth texture. The Philosophie berry bliss is a mood-enhancing superfood blend of antioxidant packed fruits such as açai, goji, sprouted brown rice protein, and pomegranate. Maca root energizes you naturally without the jitters or subsequent crash. High protein and slow digesting carbs in ON Oats & Whey help round out the perfect nutrition profile. But the biggest treat is ice cream just half a cup is all you need to indulge sweetly. 

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup nut milk
  • 1 1⁄4 cup frozen strawberries
  • 1⁄2 cup vanilla ice cream
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1 tsp the Philosophie berry bliss superpowder
  • 1 tsp Navitas Naturals Maca powder
  • 1 scoop Optimum Nutrition Oats & Whey, in Vanilla 

PER SERVING: Calories 584, Protein 34g, Carbs 84g, Fat 13g, Fiber 14g

SEE ALSO: Best Breakfast Recipes for Athletes 

sunshine supercharger

Best for: Increasing morning energy. This tropical delight sets you up for a full day of fat burning. 

The Scoop: Refreshing coconut water is a perfect base for your morning protein blast. Mango can help reduce body fat and control blood sugar levels, according to oklahoma state university research, while pineapple contains immunity boosting vitamin C and bromelain, which helps reduce inflammation and blood clots. Exotic goji powder is packed with vitamin C, 18 amino acids, plus high amounts of antioxidants. Whey protein adds your go-to boost, filled with fast-digesting aminos that lead to a leaner, more defined physique. 

INGREDIENTS

  • 1⁄2 cup mango
  • 1⁄2 cup pineapple
  • 1⁄2 cup coconut water
  • 1⁄2 cup orange juice
  • 1 scoop your favorite vanilla whey protein
  • 1 tbsp navitas naturals goji berry powder 

 PER SERVING: Calories 289, Protein 19g, Carbs 50g, Fat 2.6g, Fiber 4g

Coffee Delight

Best for: Low-carb diets. The creamy, java-infused smoothie is a pick-me-up and protein shake all in one.

The Scoop: Nature’s best isopure Javapro is made with both whey protein and real coffee, helping to elevate athletic performance and providing a quick energy boost while staving off hunger all without a lot of carbs. Coffee has its own health benefits, as well, including reducing the risk of diabetes and certain types of cancer. 

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 scoop isopure Zero Carb in Javapro
  • 1 cup nut or cow’s milk
  • 1 cup ice 

PER SERVING (with nut milk): Calories 140, Protein 26g, Carbs 1.5g, Fat 3g, Fiber 1g

SEE ALSO: 4 Drinks For Better Muscle Recovery 

Chocolate Blueberry Booster

Best for: Refueling post workout. This chocolately treat helps muscles rebuild and recover. 

The Scoop: Blueberries are packed with antioxidants that curb post-exercise free-radical damage. AllMax isoflex Whey delivers crucial aminos to your muscles in a hurry. Add in dark cacao, which has 300-plus cell-fortifying phytochemicals, plus a dash of maqui berry (with one of the highest antioxidant concentrations of any food) and you have a supersmoothie that’ll practically give you superpowers. 

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 2⁄3 cup blueberries
  • 1 scoop AllMax isoflex,Chocolate (or your fave chocolate whey)
  • 1 tbsp cacao powder
  • 2 tsp Navitas Naturals Maqui powder
  • 1⁄2 frozen banana
  • 3-4 ice cubes 

PER SERVING: Calories 270, Protein 24g, Carbs 36g, Fat 4g, Fiber 8g

SEE ALSO: 7 Juice Recipes For A Healthy Lifestyle

Almond Green Machine

Best for: Meal replacement. No time for a sit-down? Fuel up on-the-go with this protein packed superfood beverage. 

The Scoop: Go long by adding either BPI Whey-HD protein or a slow-digesting casein protein. Combined with almond butter (rich in LDL-lowering monounsaturated fat, magnesium, and potassium) it’ll keep hunger at bay as you power through your day. Green superfood power provides the micronutrients your body needs, while chia seeds are a terrific fiber source that keep you feeling fuller longer. Toss in some fresh baby spinach for an antioxidant boost with the perfect balance of almond and vanilla, you won’t even taste it. 

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 1⁄4 cup cold water
  • 1 scoop BPI Whey-hd Vanilla Caramel (or your fave whey or casein vanilla protein)
  • 1 tbsp smooth, unsalted almond butter
  • 1 large frozen banana
  • 2 tsp green superfood powder, like SAN green supreme fusion
  • 1 tbsp chia seed powder
  • 1⁄2 cup baby spinach
  • 4 ice cubes 

PER SERVING: Calories 457, Protein 35g, Carbs 50g, Fat 17g, Fiber 15g

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