Recipe: Blend 1/2 frozen banana, 2 small figs, 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup organic pumpkin puree, 1 tablespoon almond butter, 2 scoops pea protein, 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin spice, 1 teaspoon ...

Chocolate Banana Protein Shake This shake is a delicious blend of chocolate and banana, packed with protein and carbs to help you recover after an intense workout.

Protein shakes are popular for post-workout recovery, but plenty of other snack options exist, too. Dietitians’ top post-workout snack features a combo of cottage cheese, almonds and a banana.

I usually have a banana with raw almond butter for an afternoon snack around 3 p.m., so I traded it for a plant-based protein shake. It seemed like the easiest way to get 20 to 25 grams of extra ...