Go Back
pre workout smoothie Recipe

Pre Workout Smoothie

Power up for your workout with this energizing pre workout smoothie. It’s packed with potassium-rich banana, slow-burning oats, and a kick of natural caffeine from matcha. Designed to fuel your body and help sustain energy, this smoothie is perfect for drinking about 30-60 minutes before exercise.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 persons
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large banana about 120g
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats 40g
  • 1 tablespoon almond butter 16g
  • 1 teaspoon matcha powder 2g
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 240ml
  • 1/2 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt 120g
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional, 7g
  • 1 cup ice cubes about 8 cubes

Equipment

  • 1 Blender
  • 1 Measuring cups
  • 1 Measuring spoons
  • 2 Glasses for serving

Method
 

  1. Peel and slice the banana.
  2. Add the banana, rolled oats, almond butter, matcha powder, almond milk, Greek yogurt, and honey (if using) into the blender.
  3. Add the ice cubes to the blender.
  4. Blend on high for 45 seconds or until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  5. Check the consistency. If it’s too thick, add a bit more almond milk and blend again.
  6. Pour the smoothie into two glasses and serve immediately.
  7. For an extra protein boost, consider adding a scoop of vanilla protein powder before blending.

Notes

You can substitute almond milk with any other dairy or plant-based milk.
For an extra protein boost, add a scoop of vanilla protein powder.
Skip the honey for a lower sugar option.
This smoothie is best consumed fresh, right after blending.
The caffeine content is mild, but you can increase or decrease matcha to your liking.