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From Sunflower to Strength: The Ultimate Recovery Blend

ByScott

Recharge. Refuel. Rise.

Whether you’ve smashed a workout, danced through the morning, or powered through your daily grind, this smoothie is your golden hour in a glass. Sunflower microgreens take centre stage—bursting with vitamin E, magnesium, and B vitamins—to help your muscles recover and your energy bounce back. Paired with antioxidant-rich berries, banana, and plant-powered protein, this blend is your ticket to post-sweat revival with flavour and flair.

Why It Works:

  • Sunflower Microgreens – Rich in vitamin E, magnesium, and B vitamins to support muscle recovery, reduce inflammation, and restore energy.
  • Banana – Packed with potassium for electrolyte balance and smooth muscle function post-workout.
  • Berries – Loaded with antioxidants (especially anthocyanins) to help combat oxidative stress and speed recovery.
  • Plant-Based Protein (e.g., pea or hemp) – Fuels muscle repair and keeps you feeling full and recharged.
  • Chia Seeds – Provide omega-3s, fibre, and protein in one tiny, powerful package to help keep you satisfied and support joint health.

Sun-charged Recovery Smoothie

A powerhouse post-workout blend to refuel, repair, and recharge.
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Course: Breakfast, Drinks, smoothies
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sunflower microgreens
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1/2 cup frozen berries
  • 1 tbsp almond butter
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 scoop plant-based protein powder (vanilla or unflavoured)
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or your favourite alt milk)
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp optional: maca powder (optional)

Equipment

  • High Speed Blender or smoothie maker

Method
 

  1. Toss all ingredients into a blender
  2. Blitz until smooth & creamy
  3. Por into your favourite shaker and hit that recovery zone in style

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