BikeBooty’s Top 7 Smoothie Recipes
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What's better than commuting to work by bike in the sweltering July summer heat? Smoothies! Actually, smoothies are good anytime, summer or winter.
My smoothie mixes are pretty low brow. For most of the liquid, I'll use Milk or Pineapple Juice, sometimes Orange Juice. I'm not a big fan of ice, but will add some in occasionally to make the drink colder. And one scoop of protein powder. The rest is fruits, peanut butter and whatever I can think of. For this week's featured product, the 20-Ounce Blender Bottle, here are a few smoothies I enjoy during all seasons.
Benefits of Protein
Do we really need extra protein in our daily diets? Searching through the myriad of posts online, the answer still isn't very clear. Some articles claim we have a huge protein deficiency, while others claim we have been duped by good marketing to get rid of dairy waste product, whey protein. In any case, for me, when I add protein to my smoothies, it feels like my legs are less tired and achy than when I do not add protein to my shakes. I'll leave it up to you to make that decision for yourself, or better yet, ask your doctor.My smoothie mixes are pretty low brow. For most of the liquid, I'll use Milk or Pineapple Juice, sometimes Orange Juice. I'm not a big fan of ice, but will add some in occasionally to make the drink colder. And one scoop of protein powder. The rest is fruits, peanut butter and whatever I can think of. For this week's featured product, the 20-Ounce Blender Bottle, here are a few smoothies I enjoy during all seasons.
Banana Blueberry
I really can't stand eating bananas, but mix them up in a smoothie and I'm good. Unfortunately, for me, the banana flavor really overpowers all of the other flavors. Except blueberries. Blueberries can hold their own to bananas in my book.1 Banana
1 cup blueberries
1 scoop protein powder
2 tbsp sweet cream sweetener
Milk
Pina Colada
It took a cruise to the Bahamas for me to realize that I really like Pina Coladas. Like, a lot. Why didn't I find this out years ago?!1 cup crushed or fresh pineapple
1/4 cup coconut cream
1 scoop protein powder
Pineapple Juice or Milk
(add in some Coconut Rum to make it an adult beverage!)
Chocolate
Mmmmmm, Chocolate. Does it need anything else with it? No.2 tbsp Hershey Chocolate
1 scoop protein powder
Milk
Blueberry
Next to pineapples, blueberries are my favorite to mix into a smoothie. Not a big fan of them by themselves, but I can deal with them in cereal too.1 cup blueberries
1 scoop protein powder
2 tbsp sweet cream creamer
Milk
Peanut Butter
If I ever get a peanut butter allergy, I don't know how I'll deal with it. Peanut butter is awesome. PB and J Sandwiches, on chocolate chip cookies, milk chocolate, a spoon, it's great on everything! I've even heard, haven't tried this, that it's good on a hamburger.1 tbsp peanut butter (or more if you really like it)
1 scoop protein powder
2 tbsp sweet cream creamer
Milk
(you can also add chocolate, or a banana to the mix to add flavor)
Strawberry
Strawberries are another fruit that I don't care for that much by themselves. But dip them in chocolate or mix in a smoothie and I'll eat it all day long.1 cup strawberries
1 scoop protein powder
2 tbsp sweet cream creamer
Milk
Orange Creamsicle
Love orange creamsicles? Try this smoothie recipe1 cup orange juice
1 scoop protein powder
2 tbsp sweet cream creamer
Milk
Ice
There are some smoothie combinations I have tried that were less than par on the taste scale. Try these at your own risk!
1 cup watermelon
2 tbsp sweet cream creamer
1 scoop protein powder
Milk
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp sweet cream creamer
1 scoop protein powder
Milk
Whether you are a fan of the protein craze or not, having a tasty smoothie after your ride or commute is very refreshing! Don't be afraid to add in your own fruit or even vegetables to your smoothie for different tastes. If you find one that works for you, let us know in the comments or email your recipes to bikebootyonline@gmail.com.
Stay safe and keep riding!
Watermelon
I mean, I really like watermelon, but in a smoothie, it just did not work. I could have been the milk, so maybe next time I'll try some kind of juice. Maybe watermelon juice.1 cup watermelon
2 tbsp sweet cream creamer
1 scoop protein powder
Milk
Honey
The Bible says the Israelites went into the land of Milk and Honey, so I figured, why not? Well, no. It's the land of milk AND honey, not milk with honey!2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp sweet cream creamer
1 scoop protein powder
Milk
Whether you are a fan of the protein craze or not, having a tasty smoothie after your ride or commute is very refreshing! Don't be afraid to add in your own fruit or even vegetables to your smoothie for different tastes. If you find one that works for you, let us know in the comments or email your recipes to bikebootyonline@gmail.com.
Stay safe and keep riding!
