Banana's = Potassium = Love

Thankfully I wasn’t feeling too sore today from bootcamp last night, I even had the energy to go to a BodyCombat class at the gym! I was famished after all that punching and kicking so wanted something protein rich yet light when I got home.

Smoothie time! I hadn’t had one for breakfast so I was also craving a liquid meal ☺ It just so happened I was also craving peanut butter, banana and spinach so I whipped it all up and poured into a tall glass. I tried to sip it but it just went down so smooth!

Bananas are a great post workout snack because they are rich in potassium, a mineral responsible for maintaining the fluid and electrolyte balance within your body. Basically potassium helps keep you hydrated. If you feel weak or crampy after a workout, try fueling up on other potassium rich foods like fish, oranges, avocado, bell peppers and nuts, to restore your blood cells and eliminate excess sodium built up in your body. Don’t forget to keep drinking water too!

Ingredients:
1 frozen banana
1 cup of soymilk (I used almond milk today because that’s what I had in the fridge)
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
2 tablespoons of peanut butter (and go for the all natural stuff!)
1 heaping tablespoon of ground flaxseed
2 handfuls of baby spinach
½ half-cup water as needed

Directions:
Drop everything in the blender, starting with the wet ingredients and process until completely smooth. Serve cold.

Delicious!