There’s something to be said for recipes that are simple enough to become part of your actual life. Not the ones that require a long shopping list or a surge of motivation, but the kind you can throw together in a few minutes after a workout when you’re hungry, tired and simply want something nourishing that tastes good too.
Lately, this has become one of my favourite post-exercise snacks after Pilates, weights or a ride because it ticks a lot of boxes. It’s creamy, filling, has a fresh lemon cheesecake-like flavour thanks to the Daily Greens, and most importantly, it’s an easy way to support recovery and muscle repair through protein.
As we move through winter, I think many of us naturally become a little less mindful about fuelling well after exercise, particularly when cooler weather can blunt appetite or motivation. But giving the body protein after movement becomes increasingly important as we age, especially for women wanting to support strength, muscle mass, recovery and energy.
The beauty of this bowl is that you can adjust the protein component depending on what you have on hand. Thick Greek yoghurt provides a wonderful protein-rich base, but adding an extra protein boost helps make it even more supportive post-workout.
I also love stirring through a teaspoon of Creatine Monohydrate, which has become part of my daily routine for supporting strength, muscle recovery, cognitive function and overall resilience.
And of course, there’s the addition of our lemon & lime Daily Greens, which gives this bowl its delicious zingy flavour while adding a concentrated blend of nutrient-rich greens to support overall wellbeing, energy and daily nourishment.
It’s simple, satisfying and incredibly easy to repeat, which honestly is often the key to consistency.
¾ cup unsweetened Greek yoghurt (or coconut yoghurt if dairy-free)
1 tsp Daily Greens (Lemon & Lime)
1 tsp Creatine Monohydrate
1-2 scoops unflavoured or vanilla protein powder
Squeeze of fresh lemon (optional)
Optional toppings
Berries
Chopped Banana
Toasted coconut
Crushed nuts
Stir the Daily Greens, creatine and protein powder through the yoghurt until smooth.
Finish with toppings if desired. That’s it.
A simple little bowl that supports recovery, strength and nourishment without requiring much thought at all, which is sometimes exactly what we need.
