Below are 3 of my favourite protein smoothie recipes. I will usually have one or two per day. One for post-workout and one as a meal replacement. The meal replacement ones usually contain a fat from healthy oil, seeds, nuts, or avocado (this makes a nice thick shake). This is because the fat is slow to digest and satiating. You want quicker digestion after a workout so it is best to avoid fat immediately after. I usually use whey protein powder, but it may be also beneficial to use a combination protein (whey, casein, and egg) because they have varied digestion rates. I also try to go natural as much as possible by avoiding artificial sweeteners. I use most frequently use AllMax IsoNatural, but sometimes ATP or Ergogenics New Zealand Whey.
1a. Post-Workout Chocolate Banana Smoothie
1-2 scoops of AllMax IsoNatural Whey Isolate (Chocolate), 1tsp of AllMax glutamine, banana, a teaspoon honey or maple syrup, a sprinkling of cinnamon, and 250ml of water (more of less for desired thickness).
1b. Meal Replacement Version
1-2 scoops of AllMax IsoNatural Whey Isolate (Chocolate), 1 teaspoon of AllMax glutamine, banana, half an avocado (adds healthy fats and thickness), 2 tablespoons of nut butter (Nuts to You - either peanut or cashew and almond), 1 tablespoon of hemp seeds, a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup, a sprinkling of cinnamon, and 250ml of water or milk (more of less for desired thickness).
2a. Post Workout Berry Smoothie
1-2 scoops of AllMax IsoNatural Whey Isolate (Unflavoured or Vanilla), 1 teaspoon of AllMax glutamine, 1 cup of mixed frozen berries, a sprinkling of cinnamon, and 250ml of water (more of less for desired thickness).
2b. Meal Replacement Version
1-2 scoops of AllMax IsoNatural Whey Isolate (Unflavoured or Vanilla), 1 teaspoon AllMax glutamine, 1 cup of mixed frozen berries, handful of oatmeal, half an avocado, 1 tablespoon of coconut oil, 1 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup, a sprinkling of cinnamon, and 250ml of water or milk (more of less for desired thickness).
3a. Post Workout Berry and Greens Smoothie
1-2 scoops of AllMax IsoNatural Whey Isolate (Unflavoured or Vanilla), 1 teaspoon of AllMax glutamine, 1 cup mixed frozen berries, handful of spring greens mix (or spinach), a sprinkling of cinnamon, and 250ml of water.
3b. Meal Replacement Version
1-2 scoops of AllMax IsoNatural Whey Isolate (Unflavoured or Vanilla), 1 teaspoon of AllMax glutamine, 1 cup of mixed frozen berries, half an avocado, 1 tablespoon of hemp seeds, handful of spring greens mix, 1 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup, 1 teaspoon of coconut oil, a sprinkling of cinnamon, and 250ml of water or milk.
