Post Workout Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie

This Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie is packed with protein and healthy carbohydrates, making it the perfect post-workout treat!

For better or for worse, I am a DIY kind of girl through and through. Anytime I see a new food trend or try a new item at a restaurant or cafe, the first thing I think is – how can I make this myself? Mainly because I find a ton of satisfaction in knowing I created something myself, and also – because I’m cheap AF and don’t want to pay other people to make and do things for me on the reg. 

I have a few coworkers who are obsessed with a drink called the “Resee’s Frap” at a local cafe. Now mind you, I have never had the frap before because the cafe isn’t in my neighborhood or on the way to anywhere I normally go, and because I make my own coffee/smoothies/everything 99% of the time. Still, they talk about how amazing it is, so I knew I needed to experiment and make my own chocolately peanut buttery blended drink so I would stop thinking about it.

Once I got to experimenting, I discovered my latest favorite post-workout treat that I’ve been sipping on non-stop. After sharing a teaser on Instagram a little while back, I’m finally sharing the recipe.

Before we hop to it, let’s talk about post-workout nutrition. Now when it comes to nutrition, I am a firm believer that there is no such thing as a one size fits all approach. All of our bodies are so uniquely different, that I don’t believe there is any one holy grail way of eating. That being said, when it comes to post-workout nutrition most of us can benefit from a serving of protein and quick-digesting carbohydrates – especially after a high-intensity workout. 

Protein (especially after a strength-training workout) is essential for repairing your muscles during the recovery period, ensuring you don’t sacrifice muscle size, quality or performance. Healthy carbohydrates are essential post-workout because they help replenish your body’s energy stores and help facilitate transportation of amino acids to your muscles. My favorite post-workout carbohydrate as of late: Natural Delights Medjool Dates.  

Medjool Dates are one of my favorite smoothie add-ins when I want sweet creaminess without the overpowering flavor of banana. They are an amazing post-workout carbohydrate because they can be easily digested, act as an amazing sweetener without adding refined sugar, and are an amazing source of potassium, which is essential for healthy muscle function and recovery (source).

So if you’re looking for a post-workout pick me up that will help you bounce back AND satisfy your peanut butter cup cravings, look no further. All it takes is a little DIY.

Post Workout Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie

From The Balanced Berry at https://www.thebalancedberry.com/peanut-butter-cup-smoothie/

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Prep: 5m

Yield: 1

Total: 0h 5m

This Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie is packed with protein and healthy carbohydrates, making it the perfect post-workout treat!

You'll Need...

• 1 Cup Milk of Choice (I used Unsweetened Flax Milk)
• 2 Tablespoons Powdered Peanut Butter (or 1 Tablespoon Natural Peanut Butter)
• ½ Cup Frozen Cauliflower
• 1 Scoop Chocolate Protein Powder (I used Tone It Up Protein)
• 1 Tablespoon Cocoa Powder
• 2 Pitted Natural Delights Medjool Dates, Chopped
• 2-3 Ice Cubes

Directions

1. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Serve immediately.

Additional Notes

If you would like to make this a coffee smoothie, use ¾ cup cold brew coffee and ¾ cup non-dairy milk. Increase ice for desired consistency.

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Your Turn:

• Are you a fan of DIY?
• What is your favorite post-workout treat?

Disclaimer: This post was created in partnership with Natural Delights Medjool Dates. I was compensated and received free product. As always, all opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting brands that keep The Balanced Berry going. <3