CHOCOLATE ENERGY PUTTING – serves 2

A nutritional balanced blend of easily digestible, high-nutrient foods.

This pudding is an ideal pre-exercise snack, or serve it as a high energy mid-afternoon boost.

2 bananas

1 cup blueberries

2 scoops chocolate protein (VIVO)

¼ cup soaked raw almonds or almond butter

1 TB coconut oil

1 tsp fresh lemon juice

¼ tsp sea salt

2 TB chia or hemp seeds (optional)

Process everything in a food processor until smooth and creamy.

For extra flavor, texture and nutrition add a couple of tablespoons of chia or hemp seeds.

COOKIE AND CREAM | Recovery Smoothie

Ideal for strength athletes in pursuit of building lean mass.

This recovery smoothie is a delicious way to feed your fatigued muscles while reducing inflammation and oxidative damage to your cells.

2 TB raw cashews

2 TB vegan dark chocolate chips or 1 TB cacao nibs

1 TB raw cashew butter

1 TB Medjoul dates

1 scoop vanilla protein (VIVO)

1 cup unsweetened almond milk

¼ cup agave nectar or maple syrup (optional)

About 2 cups ice

In a blender combine all the ingredients except the ice. ADD on high speed until smooth and creamy.

NOTE: the optional agave is suggested if your workout has exceeded 90 minutes.

Juliette Christodoulou

The Chef at ENSO VEGAN LIFESTYLE BAR