Pre-Run Smoothie
Every runner has their own pre-run ritual, but the most universally agreed on pre-run snacks are smoothies. They are nutrient-packed, easy to digest on the move, low-risk for stomach issues, easily customizable, and can be made ahead of time and stuck in the freezer. I will give you a couple easy recipes for some basic smoothies to make for easy and healthy snacks before a run.
Instructions:
Add the ingredients for your desired smoothie to a powerful blender and blend to your desired consistency.
Protein Berry Smoothie
- 3/4 small banana (4 inches)
- 1 1/4 cup frozen or fresh berries
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 scoop whey or other protein powder(flavored to your taste)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 tablespoon pomegranate juice
- Water or ice as needed for consistency
Tropical-kale smoothie
- 2 tablespoon passion fruit
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1 cup frozen mango chunks
- 2 handfuls curly kale (no stems)
- 1/3 cup plain yogurt
Bloody Smoothie
- 1 1/2 cup raspberry, strawberry, and blackberry (frozen)
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
- 2/3 cup yogurt
- 1 tablespoon beet juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoon almond milk
- Ice for desired consistency
Enjoy your smoothies before and after runs.
Works Cited
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Berry Protein Shake Ingredients. Digital image. You Made That? N.p., n.d. Web. <http://www.you-made-that.com/berry-protein-shake/>.
Voisin, Susan. Kale-Powered Tropical Smoothie. Digital image. Fatfreevegankitchen. N.p., n.d. Web.
