Smoothies are a Great Meal Replacement, Post-Workout Snack

I’ve recently gotten into the habit of making homemade smoothies on a daily basis. Especially as a meal replacement or post-workout snack. I’ve been playing around with different combinations for a while — and believe me there are literally thousands of possibilities when it comes to protein smoothies.

You can go the “fruit” route or you can make it more “rich” and sweet. Whatever your preference, try to make sure you’re using only natural ingredients. For instance, I’ve been making a peanut butter based smoothie, but I don’t use any old peanut butter. I’ve been using Smart Balance Omega-3 Peanut Butter.

Here’s the recipe for my creation:

1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons Smart Balance Omega-3 Peanut Butter
1/2 banana
1/4 cup Hershey’s Sugar Free Chocolate Syrup
2 scoops Low-Fat frozen yogurt
1 scoop whey protein
4-5 drops of Agave Nectar or 1 packet Splenda
10-12 ice cubes

The best thing about this smoothie is that it leaves you feeling full and if you’re craving sweets it’s the perfect solution. And if it’s muscle that you’re trying to pack on this one is loaded with protein from the whey, peanut butter, and yogurt.

So give it a shot after your next workout!