For every workout that you participate in, how you recover from the workout is just as important as the workout that you’re doing. And when it comes to Pilates, you can really optimize your workout by recovering via not only stretching, but also eating. Or in this case, drinking. Smoothies, when done right, are the ideal way to recover from your Pilates workout. Here are our favorite smoothies to drink post-Pilates.
Berry Delight Smoothie
1/2 cup almond milk
1/2 medium banana
1 scoop of ice
1 cup berries of your choice
Protein powder
2 tsp flaxseed oil
Green Protein Juice
Protein powder
1 cup water
1 orange (remove seeds and peel)
1 cup raw kale
½ tsp spirulina powder
1 pinch cinnamon
1 pinch ginger powder
Chocolate Brownie Smoothie
1 frozen banana
¾ cup almond milk
¼ cup coffee
Protein powder
2 T cocoa powder
Vanilla (optional)
Papaya Ginger Smoothie
1 ½ cup papaya
1 cup ice
Juice of ½ lemon
2 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
½ cup yogurt
1 tsp agave
Mint leaves
Spicy Pineapple Papaya Smoothie
1 cup pineapple juice
2 T chia seeds
1 cup papaya
½ cup chopped cucumber
½ small serrano pepper
1 ½ tsp lime juice
1 ½ tsp avocado oil
1 tsp fresh ginger
Pinch of salt
Banana Oat Smoothie
Protein powder
2 bananas
2 T rolled oats
1 cup almond milk
½ cup water
1 tsp honey
¼ tsp cinnamon
Ice cubes
Orange Dream Smoothie
1 frozen banana
1 cup blueberries
1 orange, peeled and chopped
¼ cup rolled oats
⅓ cup yogurt
The Takeaway
Smoothies are a great way to refuel after a workout without reversing the hard work you’ve just done. You can even make these in advance and have them ready to drink right after your workout.
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