Mahogany Green Protein Smoothie

Disclaimer: If you have any food allergies, as with any new exercise and diet regime, please consult with your physician before proceeding.

Mahogany Green Protein Smoothie

Looking for a quick, delicious, and nutritious drink to replenish what you lost during an intense work-out? This worked for me after a two hour cardio, strength training, and core exercise.

Mahogany Green Protein Smoothie

2 Frozen Ripe Banana’s

1 Cup of Coconut Milk (or Almond Milk)

1 Teaspoon Creamy Peanut Butter

2 ½ Teaspoon of Chia Seeds (Chia Seeds can cause constipation, so drink plenty of water)

Handful Spinach and Kale

Add to your blender, Vitamix, or Nutri Bullet and pulverize until all ingredients have been dissolved. Serve and enjoy.

Some nutritional benefits (this is not an all-inclusive list of the benefits, rather, this list is comprised of what stood out to me):

Banana: Banana contains a large amount of potassium, vitamin C, fibers, and Vitamin B – energy.

Coconut Milk: Contains vitamins B, C, and E which aids in the boost of immune system. Magnesium, potassium, iron, and phosphorus and antioxidants.

Peanut Butter: High in protein which aids in rebuilding muscle tissues.

Chia Seeds: Chia Seeds is a superfood and are packed with protein, Omega-3s, fiber, and antioxidants, manganese (good source of electrolytes), magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, and potassium.

Kale: Great source of folate – B Vitamin which is necessary for the development of brain cells. Also packed with Vitamin C, A, and K.

Spinach: Filled with potassium and magnesium – a great source of electrolytes which comes in handy after an intensive workout.