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Pre Workout Smoothie [Muscle Gain & Weight Loss]

If you are someone who hits the gym and needs that extra energy, you have to try a pre workout smoothie!

The pre workout smoothie recipe we have for you today will provide you with steady energy, to help you power through your workout.

Pre Workout Smoothie

Are Smoothies Good For Pre-Workout?

Smoothies are an excellent natural way to get the needed energy you need to help you through an intensive workout.

Most people choose energy drinks to help them gain energy in order to complete their workout. However, this only does damage in the long term.

According to ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, various parts of the body can be negatively affected by energy drink consumption.

Pre workout smoothies, if done correctly, can provide you with steady energy, without giving you any energy crashes during or after the workout.

Is It Better to Drink Smoothies Before Or After Workout?

Smoothie before a workout or after, which one is better?

Both work just fine. Smoothies can be great before and after workout. It all comes down to how you customize your smoothies.

Pre workout smoothies are great for providing your body with stable energy to help you complete the workout.

Whilst post-workout smoothies, help with restoring the lost energy, as well as help with muscle recovery and muscle gain.

Experiment, and find out what works best for you. 

Pre Workout Smoothie

Will a Pre-Workout Smoothie Help Me Gain Or Lose Weight?

You can customize smoothies to suit your goals, whatever they are. That is why it’s always recommended that you make your own smoothies because you can customize them.

You can easily make pre workout smoothies for weight loss, and a pre-workout smoothie for weight gain – it all comes down to what ingredients you put in your smoothies.

The recipe we have for you today can help you lose weight and gain muscle. However, if you want this recipe to help you gain weight, simply double the recipe!

How To Make a Pre Workout Smoothie For Muscle Gain

You will need:

The method of making this pre workout smoothie for energy is very simple.

Add all of your ingredients to a blender, and blend until smooth, for about 2-3 minutes.

Drink this smoothie ideally 30 minutes before going to the gym for exercise.

How To Make A Pre Workout Smoothie Without Protein Powder?

If you don’t like or don’t have protein powder, here’s a version of this recipe without protein powder:

You will need the following ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 3 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp almond butter
  • 1/2 cup frozen bananas
  • 2 tbsp oats
  • 250 ml almond milk

Add all your ingredients to a blender, and blend until smooth!

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Pre Workout Smoothie

Pre Workout Smoothie [Muscle Gain & Weight Loss]

Ella
If you are someone who hits the gym and needs that extra energy, you have to try a pre workout smoothie!
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Smoothie
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 305 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup/75g frozen bananas
  • 1 scoop of protein powder we used this one.
  • 1 tbsp almond butter unsweetened
  • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt unsweetened
  • 250 ml almond milk unsweetened

Instructions
 

  • If you don't have pre-frozen bananas, peel 2-3 bananas, and slice them. Put them in a freezer-friendly bag, and put the bag in the freezer for a minimum of 12 hours.
  • Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender and blitz until smooth. For about 2-3 minutes.
  • Drink this smoothie ideally 30 minutes before going to the gym for a workout.

Video

Notes

The smoothie can last in the fridge for 2-3 days, however, for best results, drink it on the same day.

No Protein Powder Variation Of a Pre Workout Smoothie Recipe: 

Ingredients:
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 3 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp almond butter
  • 1/2 cup frozen bananas
  • 2 tbsp oats
  • 250 ml almond milk
Add all your ingredients to a blender, and blend until smooth!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalcium: 300mgVitamin C: 10mgVitamin A: 100IUSugar: 9gFiber: 6.5gPotassium: 600mgCalories: 305kcalFat: 11.2gProtein: 28.7gCarbohydrates: 23.3gIron: 1.2mg
Keyword energy smoothie, muscle gain smoothie, pre workout smoothie, protein shake, protein shakes for weight loss, smoothies for workout
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