Decadent Chocolate Recovery Smoothie

Say hello to my new favourite smoothie.

I've been trying some different combinations out for new smoothie ideas, mainly due to boredom from my same-old. It's delicious but I'm in need of mixing things up for my taste buds sake. Things have also been getting a bit more intense on the workout front. I like to do my cardio 'sans' gym because I prefer to take it outside in the fresh air, especially since it's been warming up. During the week I head to the gym in the evening and lift weights. It's great! It's been six years straight that I've been going since started back up after a few years off due to school and life. My trainer puts together my routines and lately their a little more intense. I definitley feel stronger, but my body is often very stiff and sore.

Truth is, this smoothie is decadent tasting but totally vamped with health benefits. It's exactly what I'm looking for after a hard workout of throwing weights around for an hour. Bye bye inflamed muscles. I've also tried this with coconut milk for a real treat. The coconut milk will help replace any electrolytes lost from sweating, so it's a win win situation. For anyone who is allergic to nut milks feel free to replace the almond/coconut milk with regular milk or your own preference.

Into the blender goes:

• Frozen Banana and strawberries: to top up gycogen stores in your muscles and for thickness.
• Nutmeg: for it's anit-inflammatory properties and it's flavour!
• Cacao Powder: a rich source of antioxidants
• Chocolate Protein Powder: to aid in the recovery of muscle and the building of new muscle.
• Pure Vanilla: for taste of course.
• Almond or Coconut Milk: to help replenish those lost electrolytes.

This smoothie is so simple but so good! Thick, rich, decadent, and guiltless.

Decadence + Recovery = Satisfaction.

Decadent Chocolate Recovery Smoothie

by Jennifer Trennum

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Keywords: blender beverage breakfast lunch smoothie gluten-free grain-free protein soy-free nutmeg strawberries protein powder North Coast Naturals

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Ingredients (Serves 1)

• 1 medium-sized banana (about 7-8" long), frozen
• 2 -3 strawberries, fresh or frozen
• 1 cup unsweetended almond milk or coconut milk
• 1/2 scoop North Coast Naturals Chocolate 100% Iso-Protein
• 2 tablespoon raw cacao powder, or unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Note: You can use your preferred choice of milk if allergic to nuts/almonds.

Instructions

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend on high until smooth. Enjoy!

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Blueberry Crumble Muffins Guest Post

Hey guys! Good Monday Morning!

Guess What!?

I'm over on the North Coast Naturals blog today sharing a recipe for Blueberry Crumble Muffins for a guest post.

Generally speaking, most muffin's are about as good for you as a cupcake. Yep, all the saturated fat, calories, and refined sugar without any of the nutrition. Sad but true. However you can learn how to make muffins that are just as tasty, while also being healthy... and it's incredibly easy!

So head on over to the NCN blog to check it out and get the recipe for these delectable looking blueberry crumb topped muffins. Perfect for any time!

And if you're looking for more good-for-you muffin ideas try out my Cinnamon Swirl Banana Muffins. 

After all, it's important to keep your fueled properly. 

Enjoy!