25 Smoothie Recipes for the Busy Athlete
It's back! My most popular blog series first began with my Crockpot Recipes for the Busy Athlete, followed by 30 Minute Meals for the Busy Athlete, and Instant Pot Recipes for the Busy Athlete. This time, I'm sharing a new collection of simple, nutritious smoothie recipes to help you rehydrate, re-energize, and recover!
I’ve gathered 25 recipes thanks to fellow registered dietitians and food bloggers. These recipes require little effort and a blender to prepare.
Smoothies are a fantastic way for athletes to get loads of nutrients in with little time and effort. They help to increase your intake of antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables which can help fight inflammation and speed up the recovery process. For athletes that have a difficult time tolerating solid foods post-workout, smoothies are a great solution. They can also be tailored to fit your needs regardless if you’re trying to lose, gain, or maintain your weight.
The most common question that comes up when discussing smoothies with athletes is “what protein powder should I use?” I have reviews on both whey protein powders and plant-based protein powders to help answer this question. Now let’s get to these smoothies!
Berry Smoothies
Lemon Blueberry Smoothie from Cassidy Reeser RD
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Smoothie from The Foodie Dietitian
Gut Health Berry Smoothie from Eleat Nutrition
Strawberry Basil Protein Smoothie from The Oregon Dietitian
Triple Berry Smoothie from Rebecca Clyde RD at Nourish Nutrition Co
4 Easy and Delicious Frozen Smoothie Packs from Emily Cooper, RD
Green Smoothies
Superfood Green Smoothie from Meals with Maggie
Reset Smoothie from Eleat Nutrition
Avocado Mint Green Smoothie from TheHealthyToast
Beet Green Smoothie from Chrissy Carroll, RD + Triathlon Coach
Wheat Grass Green Smoothie from Shahzadi Devje RD
Fruit Smoothies
Pineapple Mango Smoothie from Shahzadi Devje RD
Pomegranate Apple Smoothie with Squash from Shaw Simple Swaps
Tropical Swiss Chard Smoothie from Lizzie Streit, MS, RD
Orange Mango Smoothie Sarah Schlicter, MPH, RDN of Bucket List Tummy
Dragon Fruit Dream with Raspberries from Dana White Nutrition
Sweet Potato Beet Smoothie from Sarah Schlicter, MPH, RDN of Bucket List Tummy
Banana Protein Shake from Colleen Christensen RD
Chocolate + More Smoothies
Chocolate Cherry Smoothie from The Heart Smart Dietitian
Strawberry Banana Chocolate Smoothie from Your Choice Nutrition
Peanut Butter Chocolate Weight Gain Smoothie from Eleat Nutrition
High Potassium Chocolate Sweet Potato Smoothie from Laura Yautz, RD of Being Nutritious
Calming Smoothie For Runners (turmeric + ginger) from Ginger Hultin RD of Champagne Nutrition
Morning Glory Smoothie from Chef Julie Andrews, MS, RD of The Gourmet RD
Coffee Protein Smoothie from The Oregon Dietitian
Special thank you to all of the fellow dietitians who contributed to this smoothie recipe round-up!
