This is the perfect smoothie to enjoy after a long, hard workout!
Ingredients:
- 8oz Suja Organic Fuel
- 1 small frozen banana
- 1tsp spirulina
- 1T soaked chia seeds
- 1 scoop sprouted vanilla brown rice, pea, hemp, goat, or whey protein
- 1tsp camu camu
- 1tsp maca
- Add all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend until everything is pulverized and smooth.
- Add ice to desired consistency and enjoy!
- Suja Organic Fuel - A great source of potassium, a key electrolyte that helps restore hydration levels. Also contains turmeric which aids with inflammation from tearing the muscle fibers during a workout.
- Banana - High in complex carbohydrates to help replenish glycogen stores in the muscles after a workout. Also helps make the smoothie luxurious and creamy!
- Spirulina - This green powder is 60% protein and its full amino acid profile can help build muscle. It can also oxygenate the muscles which may reduce soreness.
- Chia Seeds - These little guys boast protein, inflammation fighting omega-3 fats, and can help rehydrate muscles because they carry liquid when soaked.
- Sprouted vanilla brown rice, pea, hemp, goat, or whey protein - This helps the muscle fibers repair post workout and build.
- Camu Camu - This highest plant kingdom source of Vitamin C can help boost immunity which is compromised immediately following a workout and may also support the adrenals.
- Maca - Exercise is a stress on the body so this natural adaptogen helps the body adjust. Maca is also a natural hormone balancer.
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