Spinach Protein Shake
| March 30th, 2012 | Recipe, Running |
I thought I already posted about my daily spinach protein shake, but I guess not. I posted here about Clare’s Vanilla Banana Protein Shake, but I modified it a bit for my routine now. I drink this in the mornings as my breakfast for the days that I go to the gym. I promise you that it’s delicious and don’t be afraid of protein powder! All you need are the ingredients below and a blender.
[Ingredients]
(1) A splash of orange juice
(2) 1 rounded scoop of vanilla flavored protein powder- I got this brand from Whole Foods
(3) 1/4 teaspoon xantham gum
(4) 1 cup Original Almond Milk
(5) A few frozen strawberries and half a banana
(6) Ice cubes
(7) A large handful of fresh spinach
[Instructions]
Place ingredients in order into a blender (this makes it blend easier)
Blend
Serve
It’s super easy and really delicious! I was a bit wary to try that vanilla protein powder, but the reviews I read online said that it tasted pretty good and didn’t taste like chalk. Perfecto.
Gym
Today’s gym trip was rather short. My legs were aching from yesterday’s run. I should have used Mr. Foam Roller last night, but I forgot. Oh boy, was I hurting at the gym! I decided to listen to my body and do a quick easy mile on the treadmill instead of the 3 mi that I have been doing. 1 mi in 11 minutes. BLEH. I can’t wait to start running outside again. I honestly think that I just run slower on the treadmill because I am so bored! Does any one else feel this way?
I definitely run slower on the treadmill than outside. Don’t know why, but I’ll go a full minute faster outside!
Really? I’ll have to test it out! I just feel so bored on the treadmill. I need to spice things up with intervals I think.
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