4 Post Workout Smoothies You Need in Your Life

Smoothies can be the worst when it comes to weight loss and health goals. Most smoothies are glorified milkshakes relabeled as "health" drinks. But make no mistake, when done right, smoothies can be an excellent way to refuel after a tough WOD.

With a max of six ingredients and protein being a main component of each smoothie recipe, there are no complicated combos that will leave you crawling back to a carb fix in defeat!

4 Post Workout Smoothies You Need in Your Life

Green Goddess Smoothie

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 cucumber
• 1 frozen banana
• 3/4 cup cup spinach
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (we love Bob's Mills!)
  
  

CB&J Deliciousness Smoothie

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tablespoons cashew butter
• 1 frozen banana
• 1/2 cup frozen raspberries
• 2 dates
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  
  

Chunky Monkey Smoothie

• 1 frozen banana 
• 1 avocado
• 1 teaspoon raw cacao nibs 
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1 tbsp almond butter
  
  

Creamy Strawberry Sensation Protein Smoothie

• 3/4 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries
• 1 frozen banana
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• 1 cup unsweetened cashew milk
  
  

Cherry Garcia Protein Smoothie

• 2/3 cup greek yogurt
• 1/2 frozen banana (trust me, they're better frozen)
• 1 cup frozen red tart cherries (I like Wyman's!)
• 1 cup water
• 1 scoop Bob's Red Mill Vanilla Protein Powder
• 1 large handful baby spinach
  
  

To make each smoothie, add all of the ingredients into a blender and blend on high until smooth. Pro tip: slice the frozen banana before adding to blender for best results!