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You have to provide enough nutrients to your body after workout. That does not mean you have to get all the calories that you spent in the workout. But ensure that you get back required nutrients for proper functioning of your body. One such recipe that works out good for post-workout is sweet potato pie. This will have cinnamon bun flavored whey protein besides potato. It is known that potato and proteins can replenish glycogen stores after a heavy work out. Cinnamon-bun protein powder is there for flavor.

Sweet potato pie smoothie

Ingredients required for sweet potato pie smoothie recipe for post-workout:

Cinnamon bun whey protein or 1 teaspoon cinnamon or vanilla protein: 1 scoop

Sweet potato, peeled, cooked, and diced: ¼ cup

Vanilla almond milk: 1 cup

Preparation method of sweet potato pie smoothie recipe for post-workout:

Blend all the ingredients until smooth add ice cubes and your smoothie is ready to drink.

Smoothie with Ginger

Smoothies are not always as sweet-tooth-sippers especially for post-workout. To add spice to the smoothie ginger is the best ingredient. The savory surprise could help ease sore muscles. Cayenne pepper in the beverage would help boost metabolism at the same time suppress appetite.

Ingredients required for Smoothie with Ginger recipe for post-workout:

Carrot juice: 6 ounces

Avocado: ½ cup

Fresh lemon juice: 1 tablespoon

Water: 1/4 cup

 Freshly grated ginger: 1 tablespoon

Pinch of cayenne pepper

Preparation method for Smoothie with Ginger recipe for post-workout:

Blend all the ingredients until smooth and your smoothie is ready to drink.

-Sumana