6 Winter Superfoods to Eat Post-Workout

During the cold months, not many brave souls who can choke down a 20 ounces cold smoothie or frosty green juice after a workout. The basic components of recovery meal include a complex carb, lean protein, healthy fat, and veggies. My winter post-workout meal consist of omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants to help decrease inflammation and aid in muscle recovery. The ingredients can be mixed and matched according to your taste. Read about the benefits of these 6 superfoods and YOU can prepare your next post-workout meal in less than 15 minutes.

  1. Green Tea with Mint, Lemon, and a splash of Apple Cider Vinegar
    • Replenish fluid lost in exercise
    • Support weight management
    • Reduce muscle soreness
  2. Sweet Potatoes
    • Restore glycogen level
    • Sustain energy
    • Support weight management
  3. *Miso Soup with Mushrooms, Celery, and Organic TofuPlus (by @nasoya)
    • Restore electrolytes
    • Boost energy
    • Boost immune system
    • Promote gut-health
  4. Chia Seeds
    • Reduce inflammation
    • Boost energy
    • Support bone and joint health
  5. Avocados
    • Prevent muscle cramps
    • Maintain electrolyte balance
  6. Raw Cacao Nibs
    • Boost energy
    • Speed up recovery time
    • Maintain muscle function
    • Support weight management
    • Support muscle growth

*Miso soup is a vital, versatile item at my house. You can add any vegetables and lean protein you have on-hand. Get this 10-minute Green Tea Noodle Bowl Recipe by me.

Healthy Chocolate Chip Kefir Cookies with 5 ingredients

Classic chocolate chip cookies made healthier. These cookies are chewy, soft, tangy, easy to made, and only requires 5 ingredients. They are packed with fiber +protein, and just sweet enough to satisfy your sweet tooth. If you don’t have any Kefir on hand, feel free to swap it with 3/4 cup 2% Greek Yogurt plus 1/4 cup water.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup ground flaxseed meal (by #earthlychoice)
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter (by #justins)
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup flavored kefir (by #lifeway organic green kefir)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
  2. Mix peanut butter with kefir.
  3. Stir in whole wheat flour, flaxseed meal, and chocolate chips just until combined.
  4. Scoop 2 Tbsp of cookie dough each onto parchment sheet. You can roll it into a disc or cut it with cookie cutter.
  5. Bake at 350ºF for 10-12 minutes until edges are just set (The center may look undercooked).
  6. Allow to cool on the parchment sheet for 5 minutes before removing. If desired, sprinkle with sea salt.