Pre & Post-Workout Amlou Shake
Pre & Post-Workout Amlou Shake
Serves: 1
Prep time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 banana (ripe for quicker carbs)
- 1 heaped tbsp Amlou Light Touch or Amlou Classic Harmony (Light Touch for lower sugar pre-workout)
- 200-250 ml unsweetened almond milk (or oat milk)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (plant or whey) - optional for extra protein
- 1 tbsp oats (optional: slow-release carbs)
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
- Ice cubes as needed
Method
- Add banana, Amlou, milk, protein powder and oats into a blender.
- Blend until smooth. Add ice and blend again to chill.
- Taste and adjust thickness with milk. Drink 30-60 minutes before workout (pre) or within 30 minutes post-workout.
Variant suggestions
- Pre-workout: use Amlou Light Touch + banana + oats (light and quick energy).
- Post-workout (recovery): use Amlou Classic Harmony + protein powder + extra milk for more carbs and protein.
- For extra creaminess: use Amlou Cashew Gold or Chocohazel (tastes like a treat!)
Benefits
- Sustained energy: Carbs from banana & oats + fats from nuts steady energy.
- Muscle repair: Protein powder + nut protein support recovery.
- Micronutrients: Nuts provide magnesium, vitamin E and minerals.
- Convenience: Portable, quick to blend for pre/post sessions.
Notes
- If using it pre-workout, keep protein powder light and avoid heavy fats if you have a sensitive stomach.
- If using post-workout, increase protein powder to meet your recovery needs.