10 Best Pre-Workout Smoothie Recipes (Quick & Super Tasty)

Packed with almond milk, protein powder, flax, chia seeds, banana, and strawberry, this smoothie will put you in a good mood.

Vanilla, honey, and cinnamon give it a flavor boost, although if you put more cinnamon, its taste can be a bit overpowering.

Protein powder enhances the smoothie's creaminess and thickness but also provides an extra dose of muscle-repairing and muscle-building amino acids, according to the study found on the National Center for Biotechnology Information website [1].

Four servings of this deliciousness require:

• One cup almond milk
• One chopped banana, frozen
• ¾ cup strawberries
• Three ice cubes
• One scoop vanilla protein powder
• One teaspoon vanilla extract
• One teaspoon honey
• One teaspoon ground flax seed
• One teaspoon ground chia seeds
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

The peanut butter and banana combo is a classic. You can make one of the most popular smoothies with a handful of ingredients:

• Two bananas, broken into chunks
• Two cups milk
• ½ cup peanut butter
• Two tablespoons honey, or to taste
• Two cups ice cubes

Chug everything into the blender and blend for about 30 seconds or until smooth.

Not only is it a great recipe for a vegan pre-workout smoothie, which makes it perfect for your busy mornings, but it’s also very filling.

According to another study found on the National Center for Biotechnology information website, oats have an interesting nutritional profile that includes high-quality protein, unsaturated fats, soluble fiber, polyphenolic compounds, and micronutrients [2].

You could even drink it instead of breakfast, but it’s good for any time of the day.

Two servings require:

• One cup soy milk
• ½ cup rolled oats
• One banana, broken into chunks
• 14 frozen strawberries
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ teaspoon white sugar

Now, this isn’t your average green smoothie. It may be packed with antioxidants from kale and matcha, but it gets its sweetness from mango and coconut. It’s an incredible energy booster jam-packed with protein from white beans.

To make one smoothie, you’ll need:

• One banana
• One cup frozen mango chunks
• Two leaves kale, torn into several pieces
• Three tablespoons white beans, drained
• Two tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
• ½ teaspoon matcha green tea powder
• One cup water

Apples aren’t a very common ingredient in smoothie recipes, but they can add lots of flavor to your drink.

A recent meta-analysis of 95 studies from the National Center for Biotechnology Information website found that consuming over 200 grams of fruits and vegetables daily significantly reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases, stroke, cancer, and overall mortality, with 800 grams per day (10 portions) being optimal [3].

For one smoothie, you’ll need:

• Two small chilled tart apples, sliced
• ⅓ cup skim milk
• ¼ cup orange juice
• ¼ banana, frozen
• Two tablespoons vanilla whey protein powder
• One tablespoon flax seeds
• One ice cube

This naturally sweet smoothie packs lots of flair and nutrients. Since it has a good protein and carb balance, it makes a great workout smoothie.

For three razzy blue smoothies, you’ll need:

• One banana
• 16 whole almonds
• ¼ cup rolled oats
• One tablespoon flaxseed meal
• One cup frozen blueberries
• One cup raspberry yogurt
• ¼ cup Concord grape juice
• One cup 1% buttermilk

This smoothie will keep you full for hours, so you may also want to try it as a post-workout smoothie.

What's best is that you can't even taste the spinach because the banana and the nut butter cover its flavor, but you'll get all the benefits from it.

One green smoothie requires:

• One cup fat-free milk
• ½ cup fat-free plain yogurt
• One banana, frozen and chunked
• One tablespoon natural peanut butter
• Two cups fresh spinach
• One cup ice cubes (optional)

If you miss the sun, beach, and sea, this smoothie will transport you right into your dreams.

For two servings of this summery drink, you’ll need:

• 2 cups vanilla soy milk
• 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
• ⅔ cup frozen cantaloupe chunks
• ½ cup soft tofu
• Two tablespoons lime juice
• 1 ½ teaspoons coconut extract

The banana walnut combo will provide you with antioxidants and get you energized.

For one serving of this pre-workout smoothie, you’ll need:

• One cup skim milk
• 0.50 large banana
• 0.50 tablespoon honey
• 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
• a handful of walnut pieces (or seven halves)

There's a reason I call this one C-blast. This pre-workout smoothie is jam-packed with vitamin C.

You may want to try it if your iron levels are low since vitamin C helps the absorption of iron. It’ll also provide you with lots of energy.

Including this smoothie that is high in vitamins into your pre-workout routine enhances energy levels and promotes overall well-being.

Indulge in this delightful C-blast smoothie before heading to the gym and energize yourself during your workout.

One pre-workout smoothie requires:

• 0.50 large pink grapefruit peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks
• 1/4 cup pineapple crushed, canned, or fresh
• 1/4 cup strawberries fresh or frozen (if using fresh, add 1/4 cup [60 mL] ice for extra froth)
• 1/4 cup non-fat Greek yogurt