Tropical Anti-Inflammatory Protein Workout Snacks (4-ingredients, dairy-free, fruit-sweetened,vegan)
First I must share my news! I signed a book contract this month, I plan to share the process in my Instagram stories, the manuscript needs to be completed by September and the book will be released next spring! I hope you follow me on Instagram to join me on this wild ride. I’m actually a little overwhelmed at the moment and could use the company, haha.
Meanwhile, back to the snack! This easy frosty snack mixture is perfect for grabbing after a sweaty workout. Frosty, fruit-sweetened, full of nutrition, protein and anti-inflammatory potency to help your muscles recover fast.
I mixed two flavors here: The yellow is made of pineapple and orange cauliflower. Pineapple is a powerful anti-inflammatory because of the substance called bromelain. And the orange cauliflower, sweeter and creamier than the white version, is very high in vitamin A and fiber.
Strawberries, whose nutritional benefits I think are often forgotten, include vitamins, fiber, antioxidants, as well as manganese and potassium.
Both flavors are blended with white beans, tiny white packages full of protein, fiber and a slew of other nutritional benefits, including potassium and iron, good for shiny hair among other effects; thiamine for a boost to your cognitive abilities; heart-supporting folate and magnesium, and copper to fight inflammation and antioxidants galore!
And just as I found with my white bean chocolate chip cookie dough, this bean, normally found in savory dishes such as chili, is the perfect partner in workout snacks paired with fruits, the perfect blank palate to support the sweetness and flavor of fruit!
If you like this frozen workout snack, here are a few others to try:
2-ingredient Blueberry Protein Bites
2-ingredient Strawberry Protein Pre-workout Bites
3-ingredient Chocolate Protein Workout Bites
Tropical Anti-Inflammatory Protein Workout Snacks (4-ingredients, dairy-free, fruit-sweetened,vegan)
Ingredients
- 1 can 15oz/425gms navy beans; I have used Eden and Whole Foods 365 brand organic & precooked
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup frozen orange cauliflower
- 1 cup frozen pineapple
Instructions
- Rinse the white beans, blend until creamy.
- Split mixture into two.
- Blend strawberries into one half of mixture
- Blend pineapple and cauliflower into the other half of the mixture.
- Pour into molds, popsicle molds, mini-paper cups, even ice cube trays.
- Freeze at least one hour - they thaw fast so keep them in the freezer until you are ready to eat this frosty treat right after your workout!
Ela says
Wow, I can’t believe this amazing dessert contains white beans and cauliflower. You are so creative, Dee! 🙂
Debbie says
Well, you are sweetheart to say that! thank you so much Ela! Dee xx