A smoothie is great for recovery and boosting energy after running or exercise.
The citrus fruit smoothie below contains 3 key ingredients:
- Coconut water – great for hydration
- Mandarins & Pineapple – for vitamins
- Protein Powder – to help your muscles
For the mandarins you can either use fresh mandarins or an easier option is to use tinned ones (they are just as good). And yes pineapple is not a citrus fruit but adds a lovely flavour to the smoothie
How to make an Citrus Fruit smoothie
Ingredients:
- 250ml Coconut Water
- 2 Mandarins -peeled and deseeded
- 2 Pineapple slices
- 1 tbsp Protein Powder
- 4 to 6 ice cubs
Equipment
- Blender
Instructions
- Pour the coconut water into the blender.
- Add the Mandarin pieces.
- And add the pineapple, protein powder and ice cubes
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour and enjoy
When to use smoothie
It tastes great and you can use it as a meal replacement smoothie (breakfast or lunch
But the ingredients are specifically designed for after exercise – simply drink after running or exercise and you will notice the benefits.
Our article on the best fruits for a shake compares the different types of fruit you can add.
Citrus Fruit Smoothie
Equipment
- 1 Blender or smoothie maker
Ingredients
- 250 ml Coconut water
- 2 Mandarins
- 2 Pineapple slices
- 1 tbsp Protein powder
- 4 ice cubes
Instructions
- Pour the coconut water into the blender
- Add the mandarin pieces
- And add the pineapple slices, protein powder and ice cubes
- Blend until smooth
- Drink and enjoy
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Nutrition
Top 3 Shake Mix Powders
A very easy and fun way to achieve your ideal weight simply by using shakes & smoothies.
You can make your own or a simple way is to use shake mix powder.
The top 3 we like most are:
- The Herbalife formula 1 shake – easy to make and lovely taste available from Amazon
- USN diet fuel shake mix – high protein shake mix, great when combined with sport – details on Amazon
- Free Soul – vegan protein powder shake. Designed for women and full of goodness – details on Amazon
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