The reliable post-workout smoothie? You found it: my 3-Ingredient Cantaloupe Strawberry Smoothie ! It is vegan, Paleo, and has no added sugar.

cantaloupe straberry smoothie in a glass

A Reliable Post-Workout Smoothie

Say hello to a reliable, post-workout smoothie. Sure, you can slurp this any time of the day, but the combination of cantaloupe and strawberries is a slam-dunk after a tough cardio/aerobic workout (like the 6 am spin class I taught this morning).

Here’s why:What you eat after a workout really does matter.

Reach for Low-Fructose Fruits

In order for your body to recover and get the optimal benefits from your workout, reach for some high-quality protein and high-quality carbohydrates within an hour after your workout. Your blood sugar is lower after a tough bout of exercise, but you don’t want it to spike quickly with high-glycemic foods.

Cantaloupe and strawberries are considered low-fructose fruits, so they are great choices (not to mention satisfying).

sliced cantaloupe and strawberries

Go Nuts for Almonds to Speed Recovery

For protein, I added a heaping tablespoon of natural almond butter. Packed with protein, health omega-3 fats, calcium, fats and B vitamins, almond butter/almonds will stave off hunger pangs and facilitate muscle recovery. The flavor, in combination with the fruits, is stellar, too.

jar of all natural almond butter with spoon coming out

My cantaloupe was especially-sweet, so I didn’t add any other sweetener; go by taste when making yours, adding a bit of stevia, monkfruit or maple syrup to suit your taste.

overhead shot of cantaloupe strawberry smoothie