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Caribbean Crush Post-Workout Protein Smoothie

Caribbean Crush Post-Workout Protein Smoothie

Published on September 27, 2017 • Last updated January 28, 2019 by Elizabeth Atia
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In collaboration with Nutri-Brex 5 Ways Gluten-Free Granola.

Caribbean Crush Post-Workout Protein Smoothie

Here we are on day three of the Nutri-Brex five ways challenge! In case you missed it, on day one I shared a gorgeous recipe for a mango and coconut breakfast parfait (post overnight oats), while on day two I featured some high protein gluten free crepes with only three ingredients.

Today, I bring you the Caribbean Crush Post-Workout Protein Smoothie! You may be wondering at the tropical inspiration behind two out of three of these recipes. Well, my dear reader, it’s because I’m off to Aruba next week!

I kid you not! I’m heading there on a press trip! Influencers from around Europe are all being flown to Amsterdam where we’ll be boarding a ten-hour aeroplane to the Caribbean. I can not wait! I can just feel that warm sun on my skin now!

Aruba Beach via Shutterstock
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That means that bikini I bought earlier this summer needs to be dug out of storage and I need to shed those few Autumn pounds I put on since the summer holidays finished, what feels like an age ago!

My fitness routine has been upped and I’m very conscious of not losing muscle tone and strength while I try and shed these few pounds. I’m also conscious that fruit smoothies tend not to keep one feeling full for very long, so I created this protein-rich post-workout smoothie.

If I have one of these filling smoothies for breakfast after my workout, I won’t need anything else until lunchtime.

Caribbean Crush Post-Workout Protein Smoothie

The secret? A spoonful of Nutri-Brex 5 Ways Hazelnut, Coconut & Quinoa gluten-free granola. Blended into the smoothie it keeps me feeling fuller for longer, as well as providing extra nutrition.

NUTRI-BREX GLUTEN-FREE GRANOLA

Nutri-Brex is an award-winning gluten-free brand who have recently expanded their range to include 5 Ways Granola. Their hazelnut, coconut and quinoa variety features hazelnut pieces, flaked quinoa and toasted coconut as well as fine-cut oats, which works really well in this Caribbean Crush Post-Workout Protein Smoothie recipe.

Nutri-Brex granola can be used in a minimum of five different ways:

  1. GRANOLA: serve Nutri-Brex with milk or yoghurt for a traditional crunchy granola breakfast
  2. PORRIDGE: simply add milk and microwave or cook on the hob for a delicious hot breakfast on these cold Autumn mornings
  3. TOPPING: sprinkle over your favourite fruit, or even over some peanut butter and gluten-free toast
  4. BIRCHER: mix with yoghurt, grated apple, a splash of apple juice and some milk and leave overnight for a delicious breakfast in the morning
  5. SMOOTHIE: blend with your favourite fruit, ice and a dollop of natural yoghurt for a fast and filling start to the day

Caribbean Crush Post-Workout Protein Smoothie

Nutri-Brex have launched a 5 Ways Challenge to see what sort of recipes folk can come up with using their gluten-free 5 Ways Granola products. So, I’ve come up with five different recipes I’ll be sharing with you throughout this week. I hope you will be inspired! Yesterday’s recipe was for a rather indulgentĀ coconut and mango breakfast parfait!Ā  This was followed by a quick and easy three ingredient gluten-free crepes recipe. Visit us again tomorrow to see what new recipe we’ve created!

You can find Nutri-Brex 5 Ways Granola onĀ their online shopĀ for only Ā£3.49 for 400 grams. Follow them onĀ Facebook,Ā TwitterĀ andĀ InstagramĀ for more recipe inspiration too – a better breakfast needn’t be a dull breakfast! If you’ve made something with one of their products let them know! Tag @NutriBrex and use the hashtag #MyNutriBrex.

How do you jazz up your breakfast granola? Let me know in the comments!

Caribbean Crush Post-Workout Protein Smoothie

Caribbean Fruits Post-Workout Protein Smoothie

Caribbean-inspired tropical fruits are blended with protein powder and a spoonful of Nutri-Brex 5 Ways granola for a tasty, refreshing and filling post-workout smoothie.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Elizabeth

Ingredients

  • 0.5 banana
  • 0.5 mango
  • 0.5 lime juice only
  • 2 ice cubes full fat coconut milk see recipe notes
  • 1 scoop protein powder
  • 1 tbsp Nutri-Brex 5 Ways Granola
  • 200 ml pineapple juice or tropical juice
  • 1 tbsp coconut flakes to garnish
  • 1 lime slice to garnish
  • 1 mango slice to garnish
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Instructions 

  • Place the banana, mango, lime juice, coconut milk ice cubes, protein powder, Nutri-Brex and pineapple juice into a blender and blend until smooth, adding more juice to thin if desired.
  • Pour into a large glass, garnish with coconut shavings, lime and mango slices and drink immediately.

Notes

Freeze any leftover coconut milk used in cooking in ice cube trays. Pop a few cubes into tropical smoothies like this, or use in curries.

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Caribbean Crush Post-Workout Protein Smoothie

This is a commissioned recipe for Nutri-Brex. Thank you for supporting the brands who make it possible for me to do what I love: mess up my kitchen and share recipe stories.Ā 

Category: 15 Minute Meals, Breakfast, Recipe

About Elizabeth Atia

Daydream adventurer. Expat Canadian. Foodie. Calls Shetland home.

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  1. Robert Price

    March 23, 2018 at 3:55 am

    I love smoothies

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  2. Leila Benhamida

    March 11, 2018 at 5:08 pm

    Looks really delicious with lovely tropical flavours.

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  3. Elinor Hill aka Beach Hut Cook

    September 28, 2017 at 9:43 pm

    What a lovely recipe. Looks to refreshing as well as filling. I’m sold!

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  4. Zena's Suitcase

    September 28, 2017 at 12:47 pm

    Firstly have an amazing time in Aruba, I think you will have an great time and I can’t wait to see your pics. Secondly, I adore this smoothie idea. It sounds delicious

    Reply
  5. Alex

    September 28, 2017 at 12:47 pm

    This looks so tasty – i love smoothies so think I’ll need to try this recipe

    Reply
  6. Tatiana Sieff

    September 28, 2017 at 12:17 pm

    This sounds super yum. Such a good variation from the usual vanilla/chocolate/strawberry shakes!

    Reply
  7. Fashion and Style Police

    September 28, 2017 at 10:34 am

    I have recently step up my fitness game and I am trying to introduce more smoothies to my diet. Going to try this recipe.

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  8. Claire

    September 27, 2017 at 7:11 pm

    This smoothie sounds delicious. I love mango. I also really enjoy granola with yogurt.

    Reply

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