The athlete version of the High-Fibre Peach Ginger Smoothie scales up with a full cup of peaches, a half banana for extra carbohydrates, and two tablespoons of hemp seeds for additional protein and healthy fats. The result is 667 calories, 47g of protein, and 17g of fibre — all with the same warming ginger and turmeric profile as the original. A more distinct flavour than the typical chocolate or berry smoothie, and a great one to rotate in on active recovery days.
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories: 667 cal | Protein: 47g | Carbs: 60g | Fat: 29g | Fibre: 17g
Makes 1 serving. Nutrition calculated using unsweetened almond milk. Substituting 2% dairy milk adds ~80 cal and ~8g protein.
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (2%)
- 1 cup frozen peach slices
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, grated
- Pinch of turmeric
- ½ medium frozen banana
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp flax meal
- ½ scoop vanilla protein powder
- 2 tbsp hemp seeds
- 1 cup milk of choice
Optional: Use peach or vanilla-flavoured Greek yogurt instead of plain to enhance the flavour.
Instructions
1. Blend and Serve
Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend on high for 60–90 seconds until completely smooth. The hemp seeds and chia seeds blend fully at this duration. Pour into a large glass and drink immediately.
Dietitian Tips
- Hemp seeds are a complete protein source. Two tablespoons add 6g of protein and all nine essential amino acids — they blend seamlessly and contribute a mild, nutty flavour that works well with peach and ginger.
- The fat content here is high — intentionally. At 29g of fat, most of it comes from chia seeds and hemp seeds. These are anti-inflammatory omega-3 and omega-6 fats that support recovery, not the kind to be concerned about in an athlete context.
- Good for active recovery days. The lower carbohydrate count compared to the berry and tropical versions makes this a reasonable option on moderate-intensity days when you want solid calories and protein without a massive carbohydrate load.
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