How’s your “New Year New Me” thing going so far? Slacking a little? Crushing it? Sorry if I’m being nosey! 🙂 We’re just in the second week of 2017 but I know how hard it is to initiate and maintain change so I thought now would be a great time to share this recipe. It is my favorite way to treat myself and help with recovery after going hard in the gym. And I have to be honest with y’all, that’s not how the majority of my workouts are right now! I’ll take fitness motivation any way I can get it and my post-workout protein smoothie, which happens to taste like a Wendy’s frosty, provides motivation it spades.
My current fitness routine is mostly comprised of yoga but for the more strenuous strength training and cardio that I do…do, this smoothie is my go-to afterward. This recipe is quick (under two minutes) because right after working out, I want to jump in the shower as soon as possible and have no time at all for a drawn-out production. I mean, the PB&J Smoothie Bowl I sometimes whip up is very cute and also fairly quick to make but in the words of Sweet Brown, “Ain’t nobody got time fuh that!” after a workout. Enter my go-to post-workout protein smoothie.
This is one of those throw-everything-in-the-blender recipes so there’s only one step. There are only five required ingredients and if you use frozen banana, you can skip the ice and that brings it down to just four. PLUS (and probably best of all) it tastes like a Wendy’s frosty, I promise! I like to top this smoothie with a few sliced almonds for some crunch. This adds an additional two seconds to the process and is optional.
And in case you are doing the Daniel Fast right now: although this smoothie tastes chocolatey (thanks to raw cocoa powder) it is compliant! *insert praise dance break here* Just make sure the almond or nut butter you use is free of added sugar or sweeteners and you should be good to go to. You can find my Daniel Fast survival guide here. It’s also got helpful tips for pretty much any new diet challenge or program. Later this week, I am sharing a new recipe I’ve added to my meal prep rotation so be sure to check back for that! As if it couldn’t get any better, this smoothie is vegan, paleo, gluten-free, and Whole30-compliant!
I’m not a fitness expert but this post-workout protein smoothie is what works for me. I’d love to know: what do you typically eat or drink after a workout? And does it taste like a Wendy’s frosty? Don’t be stingy–share below in the comments. 🙂 Thanks for reading!
P.S. In case you were wondering, I do not workout in makeup or jewelry, lol (No shade to anyone that does)! These photos were part of a larger shoot and I’m so grateful to Pharris Photos for squeezing them in!
Makeup by: Ashley Byrd Beauty
A one-minute post-workout protein smoothie that tastes like a Wendy's Frosty!
- 2 tablespoons raw dark cocoa powder or regular cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons almond butter or nut butter of your choice
- 1 banana broken into chunks
- 1 cup milk I use unsweetened almond milk
- ice
- sliced almonds (optional garnish)
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Add all ingredients to blender and pulse until smooth.
Add as much ice as you desire for texture and temperature.
That looks good and so easy to make! I have to try this out!
Belle | One Awesome Momma
Yum! I love PB and banana in smoothies. This looks so good!
This is my go-to smoothie!!!! It tastes soooo good! My work out routine also consists strictly of yoga and smoothies!
This looks delicious! I’m just now getting back into exercising after just being a bum through the holidays – I’ll have to try this!! Thanks!
Yum! You had me at tastes like a Frosty. I just came from working out and wish I had this instead of my protein shake.
This looks delicious! I love a smoothie with just a few healthy ingredients ; )
Yum! I love almond butter and enjoy adding it to basically anything!
Holy moly, this looks absolutely delicious. Also, your photos are amazing! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Nice pics! I sometimes make a smoothie with banana and peanut butter, I wonder if it tastes similar to your? Great photos by the way.
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Yum! Pinned and totally trying this after my next workout 🙂
I love easy smoothies! This one sounds delicious!
-Clarissa @ The View From Here
Love adding bananas to my smoothies. It adds a creamy texture you can’t get from anything else!
Yummy. If we have another snow day, I’m making that for breakfast.
Oh now this looks delicious! I am trying to work out more so I could use something like this. yum!
This was my go to breakfast for years! Lol. You can never go wrong with peanut butter (my nut butter choice) and chocolate!
I love the idea of a post work out shake – I am always so hungry after a good workout and this would help curb that!
I love smoothies so I’ll definitely need to give this one a try. Thanks for sharing!
Cheers, J
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This sounds yummy! I always love a good smoothie after a workout!
You made that look super easy and it sounds delicious and nutritious. I didn’t realize how important it was to replenish. Thank you!
No problem, Terri! Thanks for reading!
This looks so good that I had to pin it for later. I might make this instead of my guilty ice cream I have sometimes.
Angela
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Mmm post workout smoothies are my favorite! I haven’t worked out yet today, that that may be what I have for breakfast. Delicious and thirst quenching- my favorite!
This right here is my favorite smoothie combo. But, I have never had raw cocoa powder! That must be delicious!
i’ve just been using carnation breakfast drinks for my post workout but i love this recipe! this looks simple and i can easily make this at home for my hubby and i after going to the gym! yummy!
This looks and sounds delicious. I need more smoothies in my life. I dont have them nearly enough and after my runs/walks this would be great.
This looks really good! We usually just do pb, spinach, almond milk and ice! I love that but I do want to mix it up!
Yum! I’m always looking for new smoothie recipes and anything with chocolate…yes please!
Okay… I would totally work out JUST to have that smoothie at the end! (Whatever works, right? Haha!)
I love a good post workout smoothie and this one looks just delish! I’m totally garnishing with almond slices next time!
I love the satisfying crunch it adds. Thanks for reading!
I like it! It sounds so filling, so you won’t get hungry or crave when you drink this. I think it’s awesome. I would love to keep the recipe. Thanks!
You look so great in these photos and that smoothie looks so yummy and easy to make! Will definitely have to give this a try!
This smoothie looks so yummy! I always forget to make a smoothie after the gym so I should really start
I’m trying to get back into my workout routine after being sick last week. My little diva of a niece gave me her nasty cold. She was fine in a day, I was down for a week+. Once I get back into it I’m going to give this smoothie a try, I think it might help curb the appetite I usually get after a workout.
This sounds so yummy and very simple to make! Like you, after the gym I don’t want to spend ages in the kitchen so this is perfect!
This smoothie is perfect for quenching your thirst after a workout. I’m sure it also replenishes your energy after working out too.
This looks so so good. Will have to try it soon!
Thanks, Laurie!
This looks divine! I like the dairy free and peanut free option, thank you!
No problem. Thanks for reading!
This smoothie looks absolutely delicious. I have been meaning to make more of these for my morning routine.
Oh girl this looks so good. My girls love making smoothies. Ive never thought of adding peanut butter to my smoothie but that’s a brilliant idea.
That look so yummy! And I love peanut butter and banana, so it is the perfect combination for me. I can’t wait to try it out.
I REALLY need to start working out! In the meantime, I’ll make and drink this smoothie so I FEEL like I worked out before.
OMG, sometimes I crave a Wendy’s frosty because I grew up on them when my mom tirelessly worked at the restaurant. This looks so delicious and healthy!!! I’ll have to try this and share it with my mom.
This is perfect inspiration for after the holidays!! Looks yummy!!
I just got a new ninja smoothie blender and I’ve been using a similar recipe. Gonna do this one in regular rotation now too!
Yum! I love this flavor combo and the recipe is so simple!
I must definitely try this Jazz!! Anything that taste like Wendy’s frosty has to be good!!
This looks awesome! And I love, love, love, that you have a Daniel’s Fast guide! I grew up on Wendy’s frosties so this is right up my alley.
This is right up my alley! I’m always craving something sweet after a workout, but I don’t want to backtrack after all of my hard work! YUM! Pinned for this week.
OMG It looks so creamy and delicious! I’m obsessed.