EVELYN’S POST RUN SMOOTHIE
Eating within 30 minutes of returning from your run, is the optimum time to help support your body’s muscle growth and repair process. However, many people don’t feel like eating as soon as they get through the door. Evelyn’s post run smoothie provides a great option - it’s refreshing and easily digestible, giving your body everything it needs to support the recovery process. We recommend preparing before you head out on your run so it’s waiting for you when you get back.
This is a thick smoothie and therefore also makes a great smoothie bowl option if you want to make this recipe into a more substantial meal. Top with toasted nuts and seeds for an extra protein boost and sliced banana.
The protein in this smoothie from the protein powder and yogurt will help repair your muscles and support your recovery, as well as the natural fat in the flaxseed and almond butter. Whilst the ginger, with its anti-inflammatory properties, will help to reduce muscle pain.
Mango and Ginger post-run smoothie
Ingredients:
150g frozen mango
70g natural yogurt (sub for plant-based alternative if required)
75ml almond milk
1 scoop of protein powder (optional)
15g fresh ginger (peeled and roughly chopped)
15g almond butter
10g pumpkin seeds
1 tbsp ground flaxseeds
Squeeze of 1/2 lime
5 ice cubes
Method:
Simply pop in a blender and blend until smooth. Add additional almond milk or water to adjust the thickness.
Top tips:
Use frozen fruit for smoothies to make them extra thick and creamy.
To reduce the thickness add more almond milk or water
Prepare pre-run so it’s ready for you when you get back - this refreshing smoothie will definitely act as an incentive to get home!
