Smoothies are a great way to get all of your food groups in one place, especially if you're a busy athlete. Not only are they portable, but smoothies are quick and easy to make and you can basically put anything you want in them (plus they taste great!). Here are 3 smoothies you can whip up in your dorm to sip pre or post-practice. Just throw the ingredients in a blender and enjoy!
Green Goddess
Ingredients
2 cups of chopped kale leaves
1 cup of pineapple (fresh or frozen)
1 banana
½ cup mango (fresh or frozen)
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 scoop of protein powder
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The Sweet Treat
Ingredients
1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
6 tbsp. creamy peanut butter
½ cup oats
½ banana
1 cup ice
2 tsp. Vanilla extract
1 tbsp. honey
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Island Life
Ingredients
½ cup Mangos (fresh or frozen)
½ cup strawberries (fresh or frozen)
¼ cup coconut water
Some sliced almonds
Black chia seeds
1 scoop of protein powder
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* Originally published on September 9, 2022, by Anna Garrett