The Arnold

The Arnold – The Ultimate Post-Workout Protein Shake

Looking for a delicious post-workout protein shake? Let me introduce you to The Arnold! A wonderfully creamy smoothie packed with protein, potassium, iron, calcium, manganese, dietary fiber, healthy fats (omega-3s, omega-6s, MCTs), vitamins B(B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9), C, E, K… Perfect after some heavy exercise for anyone looking to develop muscle and add a bit of mass. AAARRRGHHH!

ingredients

  Ingredients:

  • 5+ Ripe Bananas (Depending on preference and blender size)
  • 5 Heaped Tablespoons Crunchy Peanut Butter
  • Handful Of Almonds
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick
  • 1 Passion Fruit
  • 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1-2 Tablespoons Honey
  • 2 Scoops Whey Protein Powder
  • 2 Tablespoons Ground Flax Seeds
  • 2 Tablespoons Raw Cacao Nibs
  • 2 Tablespoons Hemp Seeds
  • 1 Tablespoon MCT Oil
  • 1 Pint Unsweetened Almond Milk

Method:

1.  Peel your bananas and break them into chunks.

banana

2. Chuck half of them into your blender.

3. Add the vanilla extract, honey, whey, raw cacao, hemp and flax seeds.

hemp seed flax seed raw cacao

4. Scoop in the passion fruit.

5. Throw in the rest of your fruit and veg into the blender (if struggling for space grab a potato masher and squish them down).

6. Attach your blender to the rest of it (this step is important if the bottom of your blender leaks when you add liquid).

7.  Add the MCT oil and almond milk.

8. Mix until the consistency looks smooth.

9. When the shake looks nice and creamy, detach from the blender and pour out as desired.

Perfect for pouring into smaller bottles refrigerating and having as a filling smoothie at your convenience or as a delicious post-workout protein shake.

ultimate delicious protein shake

Or add some nutty granola, raw cacao nibs, any extra fruits you might like and turn it into a delicious filling breakfast!

filling delicious smoothie bowl