Smoothies for every moment

Smoothies are full of important vitamins and minerals that help to keep you going. And because the variations in smoothies are endless, you can choose exactly that what you need for the moment. But what do you choose for which moment? In any case make sure that you include a good portion of vegetables. That’ll make sure you get a lot of good nutrients. The other ingredients are dependent of the moment that you want to drink the smoothie. If that is before your training, then you should go for ingredients like banana, orange or apple. You could also add some good fats in the form of peanut butter or unsalted, unroasted nuts.

A smoothie for after exercise should contain at least a good amount of protein; building blocks for your muscles. This can be in the shape of protein powder, oatmeal, yoghurt or quark. Also try hemp seeds some time to switch things up a bit – it’s rich in protein and unsaturated fats, has a nutty flavour and contains a lot of fibre. Of course you always need to add some fluids to your smoothie. That can be water or maybe even fruit juice. Coconut water is also a good option; it has a great taste and is very thirst quenching. We’ve listed the recipes of our 5 favourite smoothies below. They’re easy to prepare, taste great, and offer a lot of variety. There’s one for every moment. What’s your favourite smoothie?

Power Smoothie
Still have some kale left from making dinner? It’s a great ingredient to put in your smoothie. The vitamins and minerals it contains are very good for you.

Ingredients (4 servings)

250g pineapple peeled, cubed
160g mango peeled, cubed
60g kale chopped
4 ice cubes
250ml coconut water
2 Tbsp. almonds

Nutritional value per serving
130 kcal	3g protein	17g carbohydrate	4g fat

Pre-Workout Smoothie
Ice cubes in your smoothie are an incredibly refreshing addition, if your blender can handle them. The other ingredients are less hard to deal with, for you and for your blender.

Ingredients (4 servings)

4 ripe peaches pitted, in parts
500ml cold almond or soy milk unsweetened
140ml Greek yoghurt
1 tsp. cinnamon powder
6 ice cubes
1½ tsp. vanilla extract
80g honey

Nutritional value per serving
192 kcal	4g protein	33g carbohydrate	4g fat

Burner Smoothie
This smoothie will light up your inner fire. Drink the smoothie before your training – the red pepper will give you a real kick too!

Ingredients (4 servings)

320ml orange juice
1 red pepper
4 scoops of whey protein
600ml cold green tea
A handful of kale

Nutritional value per serving
176 kcal	25g protein	14g carbohydrate	2g fat

Fibre Smoothie
Coconut gives this smoothie a fresh taste and is full of fibre, vitamins and minerals. The almonds, the blue berries and the maca bring a lot of important and healthy nutrients to the table.

Ingredients (4 servings)

85g almonds
300g blue berries frozen
4 tsp. maca powder
80g desiccated coconut
600ml coconut water

Nutritional value per serving
350 kcal	9g protein	22g carbohydrate	25g fat

Post-Workout Smoothie
Next to muscle-building protein, peanut butter also contains a large amount of good nutrients. And it’s also one of the most delicious things on earth, right?

Ingredients (4 servings)