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Orange Creamsicle Protein Shake

Recipes· Smoothies

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31 Jan

Today I’m sharing a Super Easy Orange Creamsicle Protein Shake recipe! Only 3 ingredients needed for a delicious post-run recovery smoothie.

Hello! How’s it going?

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I’m all about having a smoothie after a long run because most of the time I’m more thirsty than hungry. I get a lot of reader comments and emails about this every week.

So I’m sharing an example of something to refuel your body during training that won’t seem super heavy right after running.

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It’s important to eat within 60 minutes of finishing a hard workout to give your body the nutrition it needs to rebuild and recover. But, if you’re not hungry – what do you do?

I vote have a smoothie with protein. This is a great way to keep it light, quench your thirst and get in some good nutrition.

Boom. Nailed it.

This Orange Creamsicle smoothie only requires 3 ingredients (4 if you count the ice).

It’s so easy and super delicious!

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Orange Creamsicle Protein Shake

Ingredients:

  • 1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • ice

Blend in a blender 2x as long as you usually do. <- I learned this tip years ago and swear by it.

I blend every smoothie 2 full times (I have a Nutra Ninja Blender and it’s automatically timed. After the first blend I take it off, shake it and blend again.)

Double blending makes for a BIG, creamy smoothie!

Enjoy!

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Question: Do you notice your hungry is a little ‘off’ after a long run or hard workout?
How do you refuel within an hour of working out or running?

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  • Peanut Butter Protein Bars Recipe
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  1. Anna Becker says

    2017-02-10 at 1:24 pm

    Looks good! I’m always looking for something different that has a lot of protein. Thanks.

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  2. adrianna says

    2017-02-04 at 7:48 pm

    it definitely takes me some time to feel hungry after a tough workout, more w/ sweaty cardio than kettle bells or boot camp (those make me starving stat). i do a little almond milk w/ protein powder, shower, then i’m usually ready for something.
    i LOVE those pure protein bars! my mom bought them at sam’s and no one else will eat them so she gives them all to me 🙂

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  3. Tracey says

    2017-02-03 at 5:54 am

    I made this for breakfast this morning, minus the ice. It was fantastic!!!! I loved it!!!

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    • Run Eat Repeat says

      2017-02-03 at 11:33 am

      Glad you liked it! I am obsessed with this shake.

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  4. Nathaly @NathyCure says

    2017-02-01 at 11:52 am

    I’m not usually hungry right after my runs but give it one hour for the hungry monster to show up, haha!

    There are some days where I do long runs and I’m not that hungry during that entire day. However, the next day I’ll be so incredibly hungry is ridiculous.

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  5. Marissa @ Run Riss Run says

    2017-02-01 at 9:27 am

    If it’s an especially hard, long, or hot run I definitely prefer to drink a protein smoothie! If it’s freezing in the morning (i.e. 41 today) then I prefer oatmeal with protein powder or spinach and egg whites!

    I always think I should be hungry after 15+ miles, but honestly food is the last thing I want after a tough/long run.

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  6. Timothy says

    2017-02-01 at 8:01 am

    That looks delicious! I am definitely going to try this!

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  7. Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says

    2017-01-31 at 11:00 pm

    I usually eat my meals post-run, so that has me covered in terms of feeding myself. I just can’t stomach anything before exercise!

    That dark chocolate bar looks really good by the way… yum.

    Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
    http://charmainenyw.com

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