I’m a big fan of re-fuelling properly after a workout. When we exercise, we deplete glycogen stores and tear our muscles and it’s crucial that we give our bodies the right nutrients for repair and growth.

I used to gobble down a protein shake, but I found it rather uninspiring, so decided to turn it into something more exciting that would also work in place of a meal. Et voila! My post-workout smoothie bowl.

There are loads of ways you could adapt this, so feel free to have a bit of fun with it!

Makes 1 Bowl

Topping Ideas:

Ingredients:

Nuts and seeds
Coconut
Fresh fruit
Cacao nibs
Hemp seeds
Bee pollen

80ml water
80ml organic milk
1 tbsp live yoghurt
1/4 to 1/2 of an avocado (fresh or frozen)
1tbsp ground flaxseed
1 scoop of protein powder (I use the Organic Protein Co.)
1 handful of blueberries (fresh or frozen - or any other berry!)
A couple of drops of electrolytes (I use Elete)
20g oats
20g chia seeds

Method:

Whack your liquids of choice (mine are filtered water, live yoghurt and organic milk), avocado, flaxseed, protein powder, berries and electrolytes in a blender and whizz up until fully blended
Pour into a bowl and then add in the oats and chia seeds. Mix well
Leave to stand for 15-20 minutes. Perfect time for a shower!
Check that most of the liquid has been absorbed by the oats and the chia, so it’s a thicker consistency than before
Add toppings on top. I went for walnuts, fresh figs, hemp seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, coconut and cacao nibs but there are lots of other options!
Enjoyyyy