After Workout Smoothie Without Protein Powder

Post Workout Smoothie with Banana, Pineapple, and Turmeric

After Workout Smoothie Without Protein Powder. This post workout smoothie contains 3 essential ingredients – Banana, Pineapple, and Turmeric – all of which help recover any nutrients lost during sweat and will help to reduce inflammation after your workout. And check it – this smoothie is made without Protein Powder 🙂

So what’s in the 3 ingredients that make this smoothie perfect for your after-workout session?

Banana – contains natural sugar as well as potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin B6; also has phenolics such as dopamine that help reduce free oxygen radicals produced during high-intensity exercise. Bananas enhance recovery time by reducing inflammation
Pineapple – is high in a potent anti-inflammatory enzyme called bromelain that reduces exercise-induced muscle damage and inflammation; and also enhances recovery; contains large amounts of vitamin C and manganese, vitamin B6, copper, thiamin, folate, potassium, magnesium, niacin, riboflavin, and iron
Turmeric – contains the active compound curcumin which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties; studies have shown curcumin may potentially accelerate muscle recovery; rich in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and other antioxidants; plus it’s an excellent source of Manganese, Iron, Potassium, Omega-3 fatty acids, and Dietary fiber

So simple to make and so delish !! Give it a whirl today and let me know what you think. Bottoms up 🙂

After Workout Smoothie Without Protein Powder
Makes 2 cups

Ingredients
1 frozen Banana
1/2 c Pineapple
1/2 Avocado
1/2 c Strawberries
Handful Spinach
1 tsp Turmeric
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1 c Hemp Milk

Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Add ice for your desired smoothie consistency.