Post-Wod "Freezies"

On The Go Packs

Beach WOD is this weekend, and there's still time to pack some post-competition WOD snack that will keep you cool in the hot sun of Wasaga Beach. These are easy to make and if you can find them, look for those small ziploc bags that are shaped like freezies or even use the 100 cal snack pack bags for this yummy treat. Use your favourite ProG recovery flavour with this - I suggest using the Belgium Chocolate as it works best with bananas!

Go-Freezies (makes 4 servings)

Ingredients:

4 Bananas, ripened, peeled and cut
1 Scoop Belgium Chocolate ProG Recovery
1/4 Cup Cocoa Powder
2 Tbsp Coconut or Almond Milk

1. In a blender, combine all the ingredients until they are smooth.
2. Fill the ziploc bags with even portions of the mixture.
3. Freeze for at least 2 hours.
4. Grab your cooler, and pack them in and head to the beach!

Cheat Day Coconut Ice Cream!

Paleo-friendly Ice Cream

Even though this is a "healthier" version of that creamy, cool summer treat ice cream, save this one for a cheat day, or after a long, grueling summer time wod!

Chocolate Coconut Ice Cream

Ingredients:

1 Can of Coconut Milk, Full Fat (check the ingredients that it is just coconut milk and there's not "other" ingredients in it!)
1/4 Cup Cocoa Powder
1/4 Cup Maple Syrup
1 Tsp Pure Vanilla Extract

1. In a blender, combine all of the ingredients and blend until it becomes creamy and smooth in texture.
2. Taste the mixture, and add more maple syrup or cocoa powder, whatever your preference is.
3. Place in a freezer-friendly container with a lid and freeze for at least 4 hours or until it is firm. If it ends up getting to hard, just remove it from the freezer for about 10 minutes before you dig in and enjoy!

Soup for You!

Tomato & Meatballish Stew

You don't usually think of downing a bowl of soup in the summer, but you can always prep for the fall! Make batches of soup with fresh seasonal ingredients and freeze them in portions for later on. This one is one of my favs, because it is super easy to make and you can even replace the tomatoes with good quality canned ones to make it even easier!

Ingredients:

4 Cups Organic Tomatoes, diced (or you can use good quality canned crushed tomatoes, about a 24-30oz size can should do it)
1 Cup Coconut Milk - full fat!
1 Cup Chicken or Beef Broth (Chicken tastes better for some reason?!)
1 lb Ground Beef, good quality is best, and lean
3 Garlic Cloves, minced
Fresh Basil Leaves
Coconut Oil or Avocado Oil
Sea Salt & Freshly Ground Pepper to taste

1. Take your tomatoes and coconut oil and blend until smooth in a blender or using a hand blender. If you are using canned crushed tomatoes, just go to the next step.
2. In a pot over medium heat, saute the onions in some coconut or avocado oil. Cook them out until they are soft, but not mush. Add in the ground beef - I like to make them into little tiny meatballs, but you can just break it up into chunks. Once beef is cooked through, drain off any excess fat, you shouldn't have too much if you use an extra lean ground beef.
3. Add in the garlic and season with salt and pepper, stir for about a minute, then add in your tomatoes, coconut milk and chicken broth.
4. Bring your soup to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for about 15 minutes. Add in julienne cut basil leaves or if the leaves are small, you can add them whole!
5. Remove from stove and eat right away, or you can cool it off and portion them into freezer bags and save for later!

Popular Popsicles!

POPPIN' POPSICLES!

So needless to say, summer is here to stay, and it can get HOT! Try a couple of these really quick and cooling popsicle treats below to cool you off on a hot summer's day, and especially to help you RECOVER after a WOD at Canuck! You can make popsicles with anything - experiment and find your favourite!

Ingredients for "Recovery Smash Pop"

2 Scoops Progenex Chocolate Peanut Butter Smash Recovery

500 ML Coconut Water (or you can use water)
Cacao Nibs (optional)

Method

1. In a shaker bottle mix the Recovery and water; shake well.
2. Pour mixture into your Popsicle molds.
3. Sprinkle some cacao nibs in, pop in the sticks and freeze.
4. To remove the popsicle, run some warm water around the mold and it should pop out easily!

CHECK THESE OUT TOO!

Ingredients for "ESPREEZIE"

2 Scoops Progenex Loco Mocha Recovery

12 oz Black Coffee, cold

2 Shots Espresso

2 Tbsp Maple Syrup

1 Can Coconut Milk, Full Fat is preferred (or you can use almond milk, or even heavy cream if you can do dairy)

Method

1. In a blender, combine all the ingredients.
2. Pour into your popsicle molds and freeze.
3. Pull out of the freezer and enjoy!

Ingredients for "FRUIT ROCKET"

1/2 Cup Diced Red Fruit (Use your favourite - Strawberries, Watermelon, Raspberries, etc.)
1/2 Cup Diced Yellow Fruit (Use your favourite - Mango, Peach, Pineapple etc.)
1/2 Cup Diced Kiwi Fruit
Coconut Water (or you can use mango or pineapple juice - make sure it's the good stuff! Pomegranate juice works too, but it will change and blend the colours of the fruits)

 

Method

1. Layer the red fruit in the bottom of each mold, followed by the yellow fruit and then finally the kiwi.
2. Pour the liquid in, place the sticks in the molds and freeze for about 3 hours.
3. Pop them out and enjoy a refreshing, fruity treat!