Pina Colada Protein Smoothie

Who doesn't love a Pina Colada? Since this is a health and fitness blog, I'll leave the alcoholic versions to your favorite bartender and I'll tell you about this delicious, healthy, Pina Colada protein smoothie instead! 

Fill the bottom of the blender with a handful of spinach. I do this for every protein shake that I make because you can't taste it and it is an easy way to add a serving of greens into your meal. 

Add a cup of Greek coconut-flavored yogurt, a handful of fresh or frozen strawberries, 1/4 cup of unsweetened coconut flakes, 1/2 cup of canned pineapples, a scoop of vanilla protein powder and water to blend. 

Blend it all up and serve!

Pina Colada Protein Smoothie

This is a delicious post-workout recovery meal. Be sure to eat carbs and protein like found in this Pina Colada protein drink 30 minutes to an hour after a hard workout. 

Give it a try and let me know what you think.

Coach Lea

Avocado Pineapple Protein Smoothie

I made this delicious protein shake that I wanted to share with you. I've been experimenting with different flavor combinations to keep my protein shakes interesting. 

I start with a handful of spinach in the bottom of the blender. I add spinach to every shake I make because you can't taste it and it is an easy way to add in another serving of green vegetables. I added a 1/2 cup of canned pineapples, a 1/2 of avocado, 1/2 of banana, one scoop of vanilla protein powder and water to blend. 

This was seriously delicious. It's a great post-workout recovery drink with a good mix of healthy protein, carbs and fats. The avocado provides healthy fats and gives the shake a creamy smooth texture. This might be my favorite flavor combination yet. 

Avocado pineapple protein smoothie

Try it out and let me know what you think!

Coach Lea