Shake up your workout shakes with creamier, slushier protein

Drinking the same pre-made workout mixes can get boring, quick. So, why not spice it up by adding shredded coconut or crushed nuts to your shake?

Slushy smoothies are a popular thirst- quencher, and help revitalize your body’s composition before and after working out. 

To create a creamy blend of healthy protein, simply start at the lowest speed of your blender and work up to higher speeds slowly. Ice is usually added last (up to three cubes), but feel free to add more if you want a slushier, creamier effect.

We also suggest choosing veggie-based (soy) or animal-based (whey) protein powder for your mixture. The more natural the source, the more protein you get.

If you decide to forgo protein powder – a scoop of peanut butter, almond butter or soy milk will also do!

PRE-WORKOUT SHAKES

Pre-workout smoothies should be sipped 30 to 60 minutes before hitting your regime.

1) ENDLESS SUMMER

This fresh and juicy watermelon blend, is kinda mouth-watering to say the least.
   

      When mixed with strawberries and low-fat plain yogurt, this shake gives your muscles the boost they need to start exercising.

Melon Benefits: low in calorie, rich in potassium and aids in preventing heart disease and cancer.

¼ cup milk
¾ seedless watermelon, cubed
½ cup strawberries
½ cup low-fat plain yogurt 
2 teaspoons vanilla whey-protein powder 

3 ice cubes

Recipe Via: http://greatlist.com    

2) OATY BANANA 
Because we digest oats at a slower pace, they automatically make longer lasting energy enhancers during a workout.

For a tastier and thicker textured smoothie, blend with banana, almond butter and chia seeds.

Banana Benefits: restores electrolytes, aids digestion, natural anti-acid.
 

1 banana
¼ cup rolled oats
½ cup plain kefir
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon almond butter
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch of cinnamon

Recipe Via: http://greatlist.com

POST WORKOUT SHAKES

Enjoying a protein shake after the gym speeds up muscle recovery time, and rebuilds energy.

1) CHERRY BERRY TEA

A refreshing assortment of red tea, cherries and blueberries – the Cherry Berry Tea is also infused with protein enhancing tofu for a slightly thicker consistency.

Benefits of Cherries: lowers causes of heart disease like cholesterol and inflammation of body fat.

  ¾ cup rooibos tea (steep 2 tea bags for 5 minutes, then chill tea)

  5 ounces silken tofu (about 1/3 of a block)

  2 cups sweet cherries, frozen 
 1 cup grapes, frozen

  ½ cup blueberries, frozen

Recipe Via: http://greatist.com

2) PINA COLADA

Au natural! Fact: Coconut water provides just as much hydration as any sports drink. Laced with pineapples and honey, the Pina Colada offers a load of vitamin C and boosts your immune system.

Benefits of Coconut Water: great source of potassium, rich in dietary fibers and amino acids. 

 ½ cup unsweetened almond milk

 ½ cup coconut water (or try coconut water ice cubes!)

 ½ cup pineapple, frozen

 1 teaspoon honey

 1 tablespoon shredded coconut

 ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe Via: http://greatist.com