Kitchen MacGyver: Omega-3 Mango-rific Smoothie
- By Sabrina Grotewold
- Published Jun. 22, 2011
- Updated Aug. 30, 2011 at 8:57 PM UTC
This refreshing, delicious tropical fruit smoothie makes the perfect portable post-run breakfast. Boosted with omega-3s, fiber, tons of vitamins and antioxidants, protein and carbs for topping off your glycogen stores, this thick beverage will aid in recovery and keep you focused on the day ahead.
1 cup 100-percent juice blend (I used a mango peach juice)
2 ripe mangos, peeled and chopped—I like to squeeze the seeds over the blender to make sure I get all the juice
1 ripe kiwi, peeled and cut into chunks
2 tablespoons flaxseed
2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ
1 cup organic low-fat or nonfat plain yogurt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 heaping scoop vanilla whey protein powder
ice, if desired
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
FILED UNDER: Kitchen MacGyver / Nutrition TAGS: Antioxidants / mango / omega-3s / post-run recovery / recover / smoothie
Sabrina Grotewold
Sabrina Grotewold is runner and editor based in southern California. Christened the Kitchen MacGyver by her husband, she’s determined to persuade people to eat their veggies.