Foods To Pump Up Your Workout

Looking for new foods to pump up your workout? You’ve come to the right place! Sure, working out means watching what you eat but that doesn’t mean you need to give up on the flavors you love! From Lean Coconut Arroz con Leche to Bare Apple Pie and a Coffee Break Shake, we’ve got recipes that will keep you energized through your day, your workout and beyond!

For cardio workouts lighter fare is an order. Our Coffee Break Shake takes your morning cafecito and adds chocolate protein powder, fat rich coconut milk, and a drop of vanilla for a drink that can energize you without weighing you down.

Our Citrus Boost Shake uses hunger quenching grapefruit juice, vitamin C rich pineapple chunks and orange juice, potassium filled banana, and protein powered quinoa for a shake that will boost your spirits, your immune system and your workout.

If you’re looking for a mid-day pick me up before you hit the gym, try Protein Power Bites, which are high in protein thanks to almond meal and almond butter, are also a great pre-weight training snack. Three bites before your workout will help energize your muscles and give them the fuel they need to push through your workout! 

And why not treat yourself after a tough work out? Lean Coconut Arroz con Leche might be tastier than the original. Skipping out on the added creams and sugars, this version uses coconut milk for extra potassium and fat which your body can use as an energy source immediately by your working muscles! With a bit of agave and  a handful of golden raisins for sweetness, a 1/2 to 3/4 cup serving is the perfect portion for muscle building workouts.

Bare Apple Pie combines fiber rich apples with rich coconut cream, protein filled walnuts, and a sprinkling of cinnamon for a snack that is perfect for cardio, weight lifting, or a little bit of both.

Next, five lean recipes to help you work out better…

Coffee Break Shake

• 1 cup coffee, fresh brewed
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 cup ice
• 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

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Citrus Boost Shake

• 1 large ruby red grapefruit, juiced
• 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
• 2 kale leaves 
• 1/2 banana, frozen
• 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
• 1/2 cup orange juice

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Protein Power Bites

• 1 teaspoon agave
• 2 tabespoons melted coconut oil
• 1 large banana, mashed
• 3 tablespoons almond butter
• 2/3 cup almond meal
• 1 cup old fashioned oats
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1 scoop chocolate protein powder

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Lean Coconut Arroz con Leche

• 1/2 cup brown rice
• 4 cups water
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 tablespoons vanilla
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 1/2 tablespoons agave
• 1/3 cup golden raisins

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Bare Apple Pie

• 1 apple, cored and sliced
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped
• 1 1/2 tablespoon coconut cream
• 1/4 teaspoon agave

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