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The perfect post-workout smoothie? You found it: my 3-Ingredient Cantaloupe Strawberry Smoothie ! It is vegan, Paleo, and has no added sugar.
A Perfect Post-Workout Smoothie
Say hello to a perfect, post-workout smoothie. Sure, you can slurp this any time of the day, but the combination of cantaloupe and strawberries is a slam-dunk after a tough cardio/aerobic workout (like the 6 am spin class I taught this morning).
Here’s why: What you eat after a workout really does matter.
Reach for Low-Fructose Fruits
In order for your body to recover and get the optimal benefits from your workout, reach for some high-quality protein and high-quality carbohydrates within an hour after your workout. Your blood sugar is lower after a tough bout of exercise, but you don’t want it to spike quickly with high-glycemic foods.
Cantaloupe and strawberries are considered low-fructose fruits, so they are great choices (not to mention delicious).
Go Nuts for Almonds to Speed Recovery
For protein, I added a heaping tablespoon of natural almond butter. Packed with protein, health omega-3 fats, calcium, fats and B vitamins, almond butter/almonds will stave off hunger pangs and facilitate muscle recovery. The flavor, in combination with the fruits, is stellar, too.
My cantaloupe was super-sweet, so I didn’t add any other sweetener; go by taste when making yours, adding a bit of stevia, monkfruit or maple syrup to suit your taste.
Power on, everyone!
More Delicious & Nourishing Smoothies to Try:
Avocado Banana & Pear Smoothie
3 ingredient Cantaloupe Strawberry Smoothie {vegan}
The perfect post-workout smoothie? You found it: my 3-Ingredient Cantaloupe Strawberry Smoothie ! It is vegan, Paleo, and has no added sugar.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup diced cantaloupe
- 3/4 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth. Add any additional sweetener as desired.
Notes
Protein Boost: You can boost the protein further by adding a scoop of your favorite plant-based protein powder.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size entire recipeAmount Per Serving Calories 165Total Fat 8.3gSaturated Fat 0.8gCholesterol 0mgSodium 61.6mgCarbohydrates 20.3gFiber 5.1gSugar 16.3gProtein 4.7g
Heather
Wednesday 26th of May 2021
Can I use this without almond butter?
Camilla
Wednesday 2nd of June 2021
Sure, Heather!
Paul
Thursday 3rd of April 2014
Made it using coconut yogurt. It is delicious, I've never used cantaloupe in a smoothie and it is great. Really good after my long ride this morning. Thanks!
Camilla
Thursday 3rd of April 2014
Coconut yogurt sounds like a great option, Paul!