Do you finish a workout and feel drained and depleted? If you’ve gotten super sweaty and worked your muscles hard, they need some TLC in order to recover and grow. Feeling hungry is your body’s way of saying "I want to be replenished and refuelled!" What you eat and/or drink post-workout can make a huge difference to your speed of recovery and to the results and performance you see over time.
This smoothie has all the elements of a perfect post-workout concoction. It's loaded with protein, super low in sugar, and elevated with a scoop of Defend Superblend which is packed with antioxidants and adaptogens to fight stress, reduce inflammation and promote recovery. Easy to prep ahead or make post sweat sesh.
Cheers to elevated workouts and delicious recovery!
Ingredients
- 1 cup water or milk
- 2/3 cup frozen mixed berries
- 1 scoop protein powder of choice
- 1 scoop JOYÀ Defend Superblend
- 1 tbsp nut butter of choice
- optional but recommended toppings: bee pollen, cacao nibs or hemp hearts
pro tip: bee pollen and hemp hearts are an amazing source of protein while cacao nibs add an additional dose of antioxidants. Crunchy toppings make you chew your smoothie for better digestion and in turn, better nutrient absorption.
