powerful post-run smoothie recipe



This blog post was written by Michael and posted on August 3, 2011 at 8:38 am

post run spinach blueberry smoothie

Katie (Key Leader at Vancouver's West 4th Store) is almost as crazy about running as she is about making delicious, healthy food. She's finally been persuaded to share her favourite smoothie recipe. She recommends it as a powerful way to start the day or an amazing post-run energizer.

magic bullet

Katie's an advocate of the Magic Bullet. If you don't have a Magic Bullet, you can put the ingredients together in a 2-cup (500ml/20 oz) container before throwing them in your blender.

step 1 - into the cup

-one large handful of fresh spinach (raw), squish to bottom of cup

-2 tbsp plain yogurt

-1/2 tsp cinnamon

-1 tsp matcha green tea powder

-1 tsp freshly grated ginger

-1/2 ripe banana

Fill the rest of the cup with frozen blueberries (or frozen berry of your choice)

Add as much chilled green tea as the cup will allow

step 2 - blend & enjoy

To kick it up a notch, or for a more substantial meal, add 2 tbsp of granola and 1/2 tbsp hemp hearts. Enjoy this variation with a spoon.

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LOVE the Magic Bullet; I use it daily for smoothies! I usually throw in baby spinach or shredded carrots for extra nutrition :)

Comment by Stacy — August 3, 2011 @ 11:02 am


I broke down and bought a Vitamix and am in absolute LOVE…I often wish it was as portable as the bullet though:).

Always love great smoothie recipes, thanks!

Comment by Laura — August 3, 2011 @ 11:11 am


Laura – I’ve heard such great things about the Vitamix although I will say my Black n Decker can make a lot of the pureed veggie juices my gf makes only it takes a wee bit longer.

Will def’ly try this recipe though! Any other peeps have good ones to share?

Comment by Aleksandra S — August 3, 2011 @ 1:52 pm


I have a blendtec…. It’s life changing! My hubs and I both use it every day. Bought it from Costco one of the best investments EVER!!! that smoothie sounds delicious but has too much caffeine for me personally. I’d have a heart attack!

Comment by Christine — August 3, 2011 @ 4:05 pm


I agree about the Vitamix – LOVE mine and use it nearly every day. I have a Magic Bullet too, but since I blend fruits and veggies I save my Bullet for making pesto, etc. Vitamix is my smoothie queen! And I drink a LOT of smoothies :-)

Comment by Natalie Duhamel, CHHC — August 3, 2011 @ 6:36 pm


Do you ever add protein powder to your smoothies after a run? I like to add ice to my smoothies, can the Magic Bullet handle that?

Comment by Mel — August 3, 2011 @ 6:44 pm


Mel – I have used ice in my Magic Bullet with no problems at all! I generally use both frozen berries and ice in my smoothies and I find the Magic Bullet to blend them perfectly! :)

Comment by Courtney — August 4, 2011 @ 10:03 am


Hey! I really enjoy the smoothie recipes, do any of you have some books you would recommend in regards to finding more healthy smoothie recipies? I would really appreciate it :)

Comment by Nathalie Visser — August 5, 2011 @ 2:20 am


Looks delicious, I seldom make shakes because of the mess of cleaning the blender

Comment by Brian — September 9, 2011 @ 2:14 pm


This sounds really good, but any ideas on a replacement for the green tea for those of us that can’t have caffeine?

Comment by Allison — January 20, 2012 @ 11:21 am


Allison,

Try using Carrot juice, Pom juice, Kefir, or Acai juice. :) Perhaps one of those will be a good sub.

Comment by Amanda — March 6, 2012 @ 1:23 pm


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