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3 Amazing Post Workout Smoothies

3 AMAZING POST-WORKOUT SMOOTHIES

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Working out is an important part of my weekly routine, as I am trying to follow a healthier lifestyle, by eating better and getting stronger and fitter. Before working out I try not to eat a lot of food because it will only burden my stomach and make me feel heavy and drowsy. Plus it will mess up my gastric reflex syndrome. I prefer to have some tea and orange juice before my workout because they give me a lot of energy in a natural way. After my workout I am usually very tired; sometimes I can barely walk. However, before having my recuperating mean, I always make myself a smoothie to replenish my energy levels. I make it right away because the most effective time for refuelling the body is within 30 mins of the workout. Depending on how energetic you feel, the bigger energy boost you need, the sweeter your smoothie should be. By sweet I refer to the fruits used for the smoothie. If your energy levels are not that low, you can use vegetables and less sweet fruits. I also love to add half a scoop of my favorite vanilla protein powder (SunWarrior Warrior Blend Raw Vanilla Powder) or 1-2 tsp of my Moon Dusts from Moon Juice. Below I share my 3 favorite post-workout smoothies. I love drinking them as much as I love making them. In all my smoothies I try to include a handful or two of greens because they are so nutritious for the body and it is a way to get my daily portion of greens besides salads. So let’s get started shall we?

Banana and Berry Protein Smoothie

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1 handful of greens ( I like kale and spinach)

½ banana ( frozen optional )

¾ of a cup mixed berries ( frozen optional )

1 cup of chilled water

½ scoop of protein powder or 1-2 tsps of Action Moon Dust

1 tsp of flaxseeds

The greens are full with nutrients like mineral, vitamins and fiber. The banana adds potassium and carbs and the berries add antioxidants and fiber.

Orange and Avocado Protein Smoothie

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1 handful of greens

2 oranges peeled

½ avocando cored and peeled

1 cup of chilled water

½ scoop of protein powder or 1-2 tsps of Spirit Moon Dust

1 tsp of flaxseeds or spirulina powder

Some of the ingredients are same with the other smoothies, like the greens, protein powder/moon dust and flaxseeds. In this smoothie though, we have oranges and avocado. Oranges and citrusy fruits in general, repair the cell damage that happens during the workout. avocados add protein, potassium and antioxidants. Just remember it has to be quite ripe to have the best flavor.

Tropical Green Protein Smoothie

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1 handful of greens

½ mango peeled

1 handful of pineapple chunks

1 apple cored and peeled

1 cup of chilled water

½ scoop of protein powder or 1-2 tsps of Beauty Moon Dust

1 tsp of flaxseeds or chia seeds

Another lovely green smoothie full of antioxidants and vitamins. Apart from the usual greens though we have apple, mango and pineapple, some quite tropical fruits. Mango is a very sweet fruit which is great since its sugar can be converted into energy plus it is full with vitamin C. Pineapple is also sugary and full with vitamin C, but it can also help soothing any stomach pain and its anti-inflammatory properties can help with strained muscles after working out. Lastly, you all know how an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Apples are great energy boosters, but can also help with digestion and cholesterol.

Remember that in each recipe, you should blend the greens with the water first and then add the rest of the ingredients. I add the flaxseed and protein powder/moon dust at the end. A smoothie is a great way to cool down and recharge after a nice workout session. It could have anything you want from fruits and nuts to vegetables and superfoods. The above recipes are my three favorite post-workout smoothies. While Once I finish my workout, I can’t think of a better way to relax than enjoying one of these smoothies. I would love to know which are your favorite smoothies, so comment down below and share your most beloved recipes. Also, don’t forget to pop over my Instagram (@vogueandmacarons) and Twitter (@vogueandmacaron) and say hello!

Till next time take care dolls 😉 xxx

Vicky

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My healthy homemade granola recipe

MY HEALTHY HOMEMADE GRANOLA

 

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One of my favorite things to have in the morning is a bowl of granola with some coconut or soy milk and some freshly cut fruits. It’s delicious and so good for you, packed with nutritious and healthy ingredients. The original recipe is from  The Skinnytaste Cookbook by Gina Homolka, which is one of my favorite cookbooks, as it has many recipes full of flavor but with low calories.  However, I changed it a little bit and adjusted it to my one taste.

This recipe is very easy to make and will take barely 30 minutes in total. The ingredients are quite simple and available in supermarkets, organic food stores and the internet. It has a few basic steps and the quantities mentioned can produce a good batch that it lasts about a month for me as I don’t like to have the same thing for breakfast everyday. So let’s get on with the recipe:

Ingredients

¼ cup quinoa

¼ cup shredded coconut

1 ½ cups rolled oats

¼ cup flaxseeds

¼ cup chia seeds

¼ cup sunflower seeds

¼ cup chopped brazilian nuts

¼ cup dried blueberries

¼ cup dried cranberries

2 tbsp honey

1 tsp agave syrup

1 tsp vanilla extract

1-2 tsp ground cinnamon

A pinch of salt

 

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Preparation

  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine sieve and then pat it dry with a towel. Place a baking sheet in a tray and place the quinoa, shredded coconut and oats, all spread. Toast in a preheated oven, stirring once, for about 10 minutes. Oven temperature 325 F or 163 C.
  2. In the meantime place the seeds of your choice, the dried fruits and the nuts in a large bowl and stir them together. Once the oat mixture is toasted, add it in the bowl and stir. Leave the oven on.
  3. Pour the agave syrup, the cinnamon, salt, vanilla and honey in the bowl and give a good stir until everything is sticky enough and the ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
  4. Spread the bowl mixture in the same tray and put it back in the oven. Toast for 10-14 minutes, stirring once.
  5. Once the mixture is golden brown, remove and let it cool completely before transferring it in an airtight jar. If it hasn’t cool off completely it might stick in the jar and then it will be hard to remove it. (speaking from experience!)

Simple as ABC, this recipe is just delicious! There are basically 3 groups of ingredients: the basic ones (oats, coconut and quinoa), the secondary (seeds, dried fruits and nuts) and the spice/flavor enhancing ones (vanilla, agave syrup, honey, salt and cinammon). It’s so easy to remember them all and you can switch the quantities and the ingredients as you please.

Granola  is a great way to introduce grains in your diet, which is important to anyone who wants to follow a healthier lifestyle and healthier way of eating. The great part of making your own granola is that you can have fun and improvise by adding whatever ingredients you like and you feel are closer to your own taste. No matter what you choose to add, this granola will be lower in calories than any store-bought as the author claims and that is a winner for me. If you happen to give it a go, I would love to see pictures of it on Instagram with the hashtag #myhealthygranola. Don’t forget to follow me on Bloglovin @crazyandfashionable. Comment down below and let me know what you think!

Till next time take care dolls 😉 xxx

Vicky