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    Home » Breakfast » Post-Workout Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

    Post-Workout Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

    May 14, 2015 • Breakfast, Chocolate, Follicular Phase, Luteal Phase, Menstrual Phase, Smoothies and Juices

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    Post-Workout Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie - super healthy, vegan and will keep you feeling full and balanced for hours! From The Glowing Fridge

    I know you’ve been working hard on your bikini bod. Running, stair master, barre, pilates, hot yoga, zumba, dance floor, table tops?? Just kidding. 

    After a super sweat sesh, our over-worked muscles need fuel and replenishment. Sweat is your fat crying, after all. Soothe your aches and pains with this dessert-worthy Post-Workout Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie. 

    AKA: the healthiest peanut butter cup in liquid shake form.

    This post-workout treat will:

    • not leave you starving 1 hour later, you’ll be full for hours on end (it kept me full for 5 hours)
    • trick your mind into thinking its time for dessert
    • nourish and feed your defeated muscles
    • energize your mind and body
    • keep you feeling balanced and healthy

    I love smoothies and drink one almost everyday, but on occasion, they leave me ravenous and starved an hour later if I don’t add in certain ingredients (who has time to make 2 breakfasts?) Since it’s made without chalky protein powder and from pure plant sources, this delish smoothie is unprocessed, plant protein at it’s finest. All of the fiber, vitamins and minerals keep you full, balanced and thinking clearly. You will feel GOOD.

    Did I mention there’s no added sweeteners?! Zip, zero, zilch. ♥

    Think of it like a thick chocolate damn-good shake (you can thin it out with more liquid if that’s your thing). This recipe has ALL of my favorites and is the perfect smoothie, in my opinion. No chalkiness, no bitterness, only goodness.

    Post-Workout Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie


    Why is it so healthy?!

    1. Chia Seeds: for omega-3’s + fiber + protein + magnesium + iron + zinc + keeping you regular
    2. Raw Cacao Powder: antioxidants + magnesium + iron + raw chocolate flavor + mood
    3. Raw Maca Powder: energy + endurance + libido + to balance hormones + tons of minerals
    4. Ground Flaxseed: for omega-3’s + fiber + protein + lignans
    5. Saigon Cinnamon: to balance blood sugar levels + add flavor
    6. Raw Peanut Butter (or any nut butter): for protein + because it tastes so damn good
    7. Frozen Banana: for creaminess + coldness (click here to see how I freeze my banana’s)
    8. Spinach: what’s a smoothie without greens?!
    9. Medjool Dates: nature’s candy; for the best natural sweetness

    Post-Workout Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie - super healthy, vegan and will keep you feeling full and balanced for hours! From The Glowing Fridge

    Post-Workout Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie - super healthy, vegan and will keep you feeling full and balanced for hours! From The Glowing Fridge

    Peanut butter and chocolate together win over any flavor – always. 

    Go reward yourself and indulge in this healthy shake 🙂 Drizzle some extra molasses on top like I did, for extra fun. I like this brand.
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    Post-Workout Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

    ★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
    • Prep Time: 5
    • Total Time: 5
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    Ingredients

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    • 1 cup spinach
    • 1 banana, frozen
    • 2 soft medjool dates, pitted
    • 2 tablespoons raw cacao powder
    • 1 tablespoon peanut butter (I love sunflower butter too)
    • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
    • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
    • 1 heaping teaspoon maca powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon saigon cinnamon
    • 1 cup almond milk, or any nut milk (or more for your preferred consistency)
    • handful of ice
    • molasses, to drizzle

    Instructions

    1. Add all ingredients to blender and blend away, until smooth.
    2. With a spoon, drizzle molasses on the inside of your glass or mason jar, pour the smoothie in the jar. Drizzle with extra molasses on top and raw cacao nibs for a chocolate crunch!
    3. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • Make sure the medjool dates are gooey and super soft, or they will be hard to blend. Soak them in warm water for 10 minutes, if they’re not soft.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1

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    My favorite brands for all the ingredients:

    Raw Organic Cacao Powder
    Raw Maca Powder
    Chia Seeds
    Ground Flaxseed
    Saigon Cinnamon

     

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    Comments

    1. Jess

      October 12, 2020 at 11:37 am

      Make this for my husband all the time it’s really good!! I normally have this if I’m hungry at night and want a sweet treat.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    2. Janni Jacobsen

      May 17, 2018 at 1:23 pm

      I know it’s a hundred years since you posted this…. But this is epic and awesome! I recently started inline speed skating as well as eating vegan. I been having trouble with not being hungry post workout and needed an vegan yummy snack to start out with. This is it! Just used googled and I had everything except the maca powder ( put some acai in instead). Thank you. Nom nom 😉

      Reply
    3. Enxhi

      May 16, 2017 at 2:14 pm

      Hi. I like very much your post workout chocolate peanut butter smoothie. I just want to ask you. How many time should i wait after my workout to drink it. Should i drink it 30 minutes after workout or should i wait more???

      Reply
      • Shannon Leparski

        May 17, 2017 at 12:40 am

        Within 30 minutes is best!

        Reply
    4. Terri

      June 06, 2015 at 2:32 pm

      I just made your Detox soup and LOVE it! Best recipe EVER! I did not have turmeric so I put in saffron. I have shared your recipe with my friends! Thanks so much!!
      Terri

      Reply
    5. Emily

      May 19, 2015 at 1:24 pm

      Hi, I love your website and I love The Glow Effect! The recipes are so creative and I love how you promote a plant-based lifestyle in such an easy, open-minded and non-judgemental way. I am curious as to how much cinnamon we add to the smoothie- I don’t see the cinnamon in the recipe, but I see it in the “Why is it so Healthy?” Section. Thank you for all you do!

      Reply
      • Shannon Leparski

        May 19, 2015 at 1:47 pm

        Hi, thank you Emily! So sorry I forgot to add cinnamon to the ingredients. I used 1/4 teaspoon and added it to the recipe – so thank you for noticing 🙂 I’m happy you are loving The Glow Effect!!!

        xx,
        Shannon

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