Tim VanOrden's Post workout smoothie

Greek yogurt

🥗Healthier: coconut yogurt

💰Cheaper: regular yogurt

Coconut yogurt is dairy-free, while regular yogurt is often less expensive.

protein powder

🥗Healthier: hemp seeds

💰Cheaper: oats

Hemp seeds provide protein without added sugars, while oats are economical.

almond milk

🥗Healthier: oat milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Oat milk is a great alternative for creaminess, while regular milk is often cheaper.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is healthier but more expensive; sunflower seed butter is cost-effective.

Roller blade at the beach and feel hungry afterwards.

Decide to make a smoothie to replenish glycogen.

Use 2 ripe organic bananas, noting that they should have little brown spots.

Add dulse flakes for minerals and electrolytes.

Include 2 tablespoons of hemp seeds, explaining that this is the whole seed, not protein powder.

Add 1 tablespoon of organic flax seeds for fiber and essential fatty acids.

Sprinkle in a pinch of cinnamon.

Mention variations with fresh fruits like blueberries, strawberries, mangoes, or plums.

Discuss the benefits of frozen fruits and their nutritional value.

Add a pinch of dulse flakes, 2 bananas, 2 tablespoons of hemp seeds, 1 tablespoon of flax seeds, and a pinch of cinnamon into the blender.

Pour in clean water as the main ingredient.

Use a Vitamix to blend the ingredients into a smoothie.

Mention the importance of refrigerating hemp seeds and storing them properly to avoid degradation.

Comment on the glass used for drinking the smoothie and its aesthetic appeal.

Taste the smoothie and express satisfaction.

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