Blueberry Almond Milk Smoothie Bowl
This Blueberry Almond Milk Smoothie is a great pre- or post-workout addition to your day. It is full of protein for recovery, carbs for energy, and antioxidants to help with recovery. And it’s a beautiful color which is a plus!
Smoothie bowls are super popular now, and for good reason. Getting the texture thick enough is key, and the secret is in the frozen banana and a maybe less obvious ingredient…..frozen zucchini! Now, before you think it makes the smoothie gross, I promise it doesn’t. When you blend the zuchinni with the other ingredients, you can’t taste it at all – it replaces ice, making the smoothie less watery.
This smoothie bowl has so many important fueling components to you as a soccer player and it tastes amazing!
Smoothie Bowl Fueling Tips
- Calcium from the almond milk ensures proper bone health and can prevent fractures or breaks during season
- A ratio of 3:1 carbs (banana, almond milk, oats, toppings) to protein (protein powder) after training ensures proper recovery and prepares you for your next session
- Anti-oxidants and phytochemicals from the blueberries help decrease inflammation and prevent feelings of soreness
- Zucchini contains fiber which is great for gut health!
Fun fact: smoothies are great around a traning session because they are easier to digest.
Important Smoothie Building Tips
- Add your liquid first! This is important.
- Don’t skip the frozen banana!
- If you are a smoothie queen, a high power blender will give the best consistency. Though a little pricey, my Vitamix blender was my first big girl purchase 5 years ago and it was 100% worth it.
- Feel free to get creative with the toppings! I love adding all-natural nut butter, chia seeds, flax seeds, cereal, and granola.
- If your smoothie bowl is more liquid than you would like, place it into the freezer for a couple of minutes after you have poured it into the bowl!
Questions about fueling before and ofter training? I understand! It can be challenging to fuel after training but I break down the do’s and don’ts of pre and post training fueling to ensure you can make the most of your workout and recovery.
Blueberry Almond Milk Smoothie Bowl
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/2 cup frozen zuchinni
- 1/4 cup oatmeal
- 3/4 cup almond milk*
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder**
- ice (if necessary)
Instructions
- Starting with liquid first, place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour into a medium sized bowl and top with your favorite toppings!
