Thank you Vega® Clean for sponsoring this post.
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. 
Smoothies 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! 
There 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 
This 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 
Vega® 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
Strawberry Chocolate Protein Recovery Smoothie with Vega® Clean
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
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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!
Nutrition
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of White Wave. The opinions and text are all mine.
Michele this looks so good. I’m a long time fan of Vega products.
Thanks 🙂 Really impressed with the chocolate protein, yum!
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!
That sounds so good, I actually wound up eating some of this as ice cream later in the day after making it!
I’ve been getting more and mroe into protein shakes and smoothies, and this sounds DIVINE. Need to add this to the list!
If there’s any time to get into it, it’s summer!
Strawberry chocolate (chocolate covered strawberries) always WIN!
So classic, cherry and chocolate too!
This sounds amazing! I’m really loving smoothies + shakes lately, so this is perfect timing. Looking forward to trying this!
Summer is great a great time to get into it 🙂
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 😉
I think you’d love it 🙂
This is the perfect smoothie combo! Chocolate and strawberries were totally made for eachother!
They always go together in my bowl, so why not a smoothie too!
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!
I’m not a protein powder regular but this one is good stuff!