Post workout blueberry “Green” smoothie

This smoothie is great after a big workout. It’s full of electrolytes for hydration, protein and magnesium to replenish muscles, antioxidant-rich blueberries, detoxifying greens and good fats for sustained energy.

This recipe is courtesy of The Inspired Table.

Ingredients (serves 1)

2 cups coconut water
½ small avocado
1 leaf kale
1 handful baby spinach leaves
½ cup frozen blueberries
1 small frozen banana
1 scoop protein powder (IsoWhey Wholefoods Vanilla & Lucuma)
1 teaspoon magnesium powder, optional
1 teaspoon spirulina
Goji berries, bee pollen and activated buckwheat, to garnish

Method

Blend coconut water, avocado, kale and baby spinach in a blender until pureed. Add remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
Pour into a mason jar or serving glass and garnish with gojis, bee pollen, buckwheat and extra blueberries.

80 Comments

- - ashna9 said
  - 01 Jul 2019
    7:32 pm
This one sounds quite delicious.

- - MrsA said
  - 25 Mar 2019
    7:19 pm
Looks lovely.

- - mom70876 said
  - 18 Nov 2018
    7:49 pm
looks great. Perfect to help you bounce back after a work out.

- - Carly said
  - 28 May 2018
    2:56 pm
great smoothie, perfect for after a work out

- - Cookfromscratchmum said
  - 01 May 2018
    11:42 am
Great smoothie I would just add honey on top yummy

- - mom101628 said
  - 23 Oct 2017
    8:57 am
An interesting smoothie combination, but I would probably not have the protein and other powders. Thanks For Sharing

- - country chick said
  - 19 Sep 2017
    9:51 am
So much goodness in one smoothie!

- - hopefullyheidi said
  - 16 Sep 2017
    11:54 pm
Very healthy. Power packed full of goodness.

- - mom71820 said
  - 28 Jul 2017
    8:13 pm
A great healthy snack. Thank you.

- - natct said
  - 25 Jul 2017
    7:28 am
Looks amazing but I’m not into all those powders and kale but thankyou for the great ideas

- - mom112217 said
  - 05 May 2017
    3:22 pm
A lovely smoothie full of flavour!

- - Stef said
  - 11 Feb 2017
    12:11 am
Reading through the ingredients..this smoothie is packed with healthy, great ingredients. If it tastes anywhere near as good as it looks..you’re on to a winner.

- - mom111059 said
  - 17 Oct 2016
    10:30 pm
I love blueberries. Great recipe. Thanks.

- - Melissa89 said
  - 30 Jul 2016
    4:29 pm
Yum!!

- - Kasey said
  - 23 Jun 2016
    9:09 pm
Looks tasty, fully of healthy flavours.

- - mom19782016 said
  - 22 Jun 2016
    9:52 pm
Looks really delicious and nutritious!

- - mom90758 said
  - 23 May 2016
    2:15 pm
Very nice! I would probably use mango instead of bananas, but that just because I don’t like bananas!

- - mom113991 said
  - 21 May 2016
    8:20 pm
what a great healthy smoothie recipe…thanks for sharing

- - Nas01 said
  - 14 Apr 2016
    1:35 pm
OMG this looks so delicious. Perfect post or pre workout!!

- - mom169284 said
  - 11 Feb 2016
    7:42 pm
This looks amazing can’t believe something so healthy looks so good. Thanks for sharing.