Take-In Thursday ~ Quinoa Smoothie

Happy Thursday!

We can't believe it is already Thursday! The weeks keep flying by! We encourage you to keep up all the great work you have done this week and never stop.

Today, we are sharing a quinoa smoothie recipe with everyone. It is a great vegan recipe for someone looking for a nutrient-filled smoothie. It is a great recovery drink for after one of your hard workouts too!

Quinoa-Berry Smoothie

Ingredients:

1/2 cup cooked quinoa

3 oz tofu

1 Tablespoon Chia Seeds

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 cup vanilla almond milk

2/3 cup frozen fruit of choice (Blueberry-strawberry mix)

Directions:

1. Cook quinoa according to thedirections on the package.

2. In a blender, add all the ingredients and blend until smooth. You may want to add some additional ice for a thicker consistency.

3. Serve and Enjoy!

Why is This Drink A Great Post-Exercise Snack?

This is a great recovery food after a workout because of its rich nutrient profile. It has lots of carbohydrates to replenish your glycogen stores in your muscle cells including a whole grain source from the quinoa. It also has adequate amount of complete protein from the quinoa and tofu to help build and repair the muscles you just worked and broke down. The chia seeds provide omega 3 fatty acids to help reduce inflammation and the fruit, blueberries in particular, are rich in antioxidants and assist in the recovery process.

We hope you have a great day!

Get Fit For it,

D & K

Resources used:
http://www.healthfulsense.com/2011/06/04/coconut-mango-quinoa-smoothie-with-chia-seeds/
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