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6.22.16

Strawberry Chocolate Recovery Smoothie with Vega® Clean

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Whip up this quick, clean and healthy Strawberry Chocolate Recovery Smoothie after your next workout for a delicious way to refuel that tastes like dessert!  Protein packed, gluten free, dairy free, vegan. Strawberries and chocolate protein smoothie-8Smoothies are entering back into my life – it’s officially summer! While a couple of sips of water post run followed by lots of hot food can meet post-run recovery needs over the winter, summer is just another story. I need more more fluids, period. And, I’m not the greatest with drinking enough/rehydrating generally speaking, which is where smoothies can really save me during the summer months. Today I’ll be sharing a super simple strawberry chocolate protein recovery smoothie with Vega® Clean Protein that I’m sure you guys will love as much as I’ve been! vega clean proteinThere was a time when I searched for a great protein powder to add to smoothies for a recovery boost post-long run, and wound up giving up because many of them just didn’t agree with me. (Frying eggs for a snack just doesn’t appeal as much when it’s 90 degrees out.) When you’re picky about ingredients and flavor, protein powder can be a challenge at the very least. Add on top of that having sensitivities to sweeteners (sugar alcohols specifically) dairy, and other sneaky ingredients and you might just give up altogether, sort of like I did in the past. Vega Clean is definitely different in this regard – At Vega® Clean Means: Non-GMO Project Verified Gluten-free Vegan Certified Made without dairy or soy No artificial colors, flavors, or sweeteners vega clean protein-5This is huge! Vega Clean makes both pre and post workout fuel whether you’re a runner/endurance athlete or strength and conditioning athlete. For those long weekend runs, you can mix Vega Clean Energy into water before or during your workout and then blend Vega Clean Protein into your post workout drink or smoothie. Vega Clean Protein – Help build and repair muscles with premium plant-based protein Each serving has: 25 grams of protein in a complete, premium, plant-based protein blend from pea, hemp, alfalfa, and pumpkin All essential amino-acids including 4 grams of BCAAs Only 130 Calories 2 Delicious Flavors Chocolate (what I used for my smoothie!) Vanilla Strawberries and chocolate protein smoothie-23Vega® Clean Energy – Top-up your Tank with premium fuel Each serving has 80 mg of caffeine from green and black tea Immediate and sustained energy from Carbohydrates Electrolytes to hydrate 2 Delicious Flavors Berry Influsion Citrus Iced Tea Visit FuelYourBetter.com for training tips, nutritional articles, and recipes that can help you crush your personal best and get fit this summer. #FuelYourBetter Vega’s new @VegaFueled Instagram has beautiful photos featuring real people’s fitness inspiration, tips, and motivation. Follow the account and tag your photos with #vegafueled for a chance to share your fitness goals with the Vega community. Let’s get to this simple yet delicious smoothie recipe using Vega Clean Protein Chocolate! All readers receive this exclusive discount from the Vega store with code VegaFit: 20% off and free shipping Valid until June 30, 2016 1 use per customer Instructions: Enter exclusive code VegaFit at checkout

Strawberry Chocolate Recovery Smoothie with Vega® Clean

Strawberries and chocolate protein smoothie

Strawberry Chocolate Protein Recovery Smoothie with Vega® Clean

An easy dairy free Strawberry Chocolate protein recovery smoothie made with just 4 ingredients to refuel when you need something quick, easy, and delicious.
Author: Michele Rosen
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Course: Smoothie
Cuisine: dairy-free, Gluten-free
Servings: 1 serving
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 medium banana frozen (or 1 small frozen banana)
  • 3/4 cup frozen strawberries
  • 6-8 oz unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2-1 scoop Vega Clean Protein Chocolate I used 3/4 scoop

Instructions

  1. Put all ingredients in a blender and blend on high speed until smooth and creamy. Drink after your workout to help your muscles rest and recover. Enjoy!

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More than a little into running and paleo recipes (yoga now too!) but I'm not here to rain on your grains (or anything else) so come along for the ride! I do a little too much of everything (except cleaning), and I enjoy laughing at myself. As long as I'm the one making the jokes, that is. Just kidding. So bring me your angst, your appetite and your frying pan and climb aboard!

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  1. jill conyers says

    June 22, 2016 at 5:54 am

    Michele this looks so good. I’m a long time fan of Vega products.

    Reply
    • Michele says

      June 22, 2016 at 6:00 am

      Thanks 🙂 Really impressed with the chocolate protein, yum!

      Reply
  2. Mel_OutRunCF says

    June 22, 2016 at 6:13 am

    I am a fan of Vega Sport but have yet to try Clean Protein! Based on ingrédients, taste and texture, Vega is currently my number 2 favorite smoothie, right behind Shakeology. But Vega is way more affordable, especially in Canada where shipment of Shakeology is so expensive. I blend it with a cup of frozen fruits and a cup of ice and it gives it almost an ice cream texture at first. This way, it doesn’t get too liquidy too fast. Totally feels like summer dessert but amazing for the body (especially after a long run in the heat!). Thanks for the promo code!

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    • Michele says

      June 25, 2016 at 5:04 pm

      That sounds so good, I actually wound up eating some of this as ice cream later in the day after making it!

      Reply
  3. Susie @ SuzLyfe says

    June 22, 2016 at 6:50 am

    I’ve been getting more and mroe into protein shakes and smoothies, and this sounds DIVINE. Need to add this to the list!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      June 25, 2016 at 5:04 pm

      If there’s any time to get into it, it’s summer!

      Reply
  4. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    June 22, 2016 at 8:11 am

    Strawberry chocolate (chocolate covered strawberries) always WIN!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      June 25, 2016 at 5:04 pm

      So classic, cherry and chocolate too!

      Reply
  5. Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday says

    June 22, 2016 at 9:43 am

    This sounds amazing! I’m really loving smoothies + shakes lately, so this is perfect timing. Looking forward to trying this!

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    • Michele says

      June 25, 2016 at 5:05 pm

      Summer is great a great time to get into it 🙂

      Reply
  6. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

    June 22, 2016 at 10:40 am

    Seriously LOVE Vega. I haven’t tried this “Clean” line yet, but I’ll have to keep an eye out for it because I’m loving how it sounds… and I always love coming across new things that I can toss into my beloved smoothies 😉

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    • Michele says

      June 25, 2016 at 5:05 pm

      I think you’d love it 🙂

      Reply
  7. Kristy from Southern In Law says

    June 23, 2016 at 8:19 pm

    This is the perfect smoothie combo! Chocolate and strawberries were totally made for eachother!

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    • Michele says

      June 25, 2016 at 5:06 pm

      They always go together in my bowl, so why not a smoothie too!

      Reply
  8. lindsay Cotter says

    June 23, 2016 at 9:05 pm

    oh man, i love new vegan products to try! this is on my list! how have i not her of their new clean version?!!! YUM!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      June 25, 2016 at 4:58 pm

      I’m not a protein powder regular but this one is good stuff!

      Reply

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