10 smoothie recipes that top athletes and biohackers swear by for cramming nutrients into one drink

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Rachel HosieMar 29, 2023, 16:32 IST
10 smoothie recipes that top athletes and biohackers swear by for cramming nutrients into one drink

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  • Smoothies can be a balanced snack, containing protein, carbs, fats, and fiber.
  • Athletes and biohackers have shared their favorite recipes.
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Tom Brady: banana and blueberry protein smoothie

Tom Brady: banana and blueberry protein smoothie
Tom Brady.Sebastian Widmann/Getty Images

NFL star Tom Brady starts each day with a protein smoothie made from:

  • 5 ounces of almond milk
  • 5 ounces of hemp milk
  • 1/2 cup of frozen bananas
  • 1/4 cup of walnuts
  • 1 cup of blueberries
  • 1 teaspoon of chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon of almond butter
  • 1 scoop of whey protein powder

Naomi Osaka: electrolyte-boosted pre- and post-workout smoothies

Naomi Osaka: electrolyte-boosted pre- and post-workout smoothies
Naomi Osaka.AP Photo/Elise Amendola

Tennis star Naomi Osaka has a different smoothie before and after working out, she told US Weekly.

Pre-workout, she drinks a smoothie containing:

  • Blueberries
  • Strawberries
  • Banana
  • Chia seeds
  • Electrolyte sports drink
  • Ice cubes

Her post-workout smoothie contains:

  • Spinach
  • Cucumbers
  • Electrolyte sports drink
  • Protein powder
  • Apples
  • Pineapples
  • Lemon
  • Ginger
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Dr. Mark Hyman: collagen-boosted 'healthy-aging shake'

Dr. Mark Hyman: collagen-boosted 'healthy-aging shake'
Dr. Mark Hyman and a blueberry smoothie.Dr. Mark Hyman/Getty

63-year-old longevity specialist Dr. Mark Hyman claims his "biological age" (based on markers of cellular health not independently reviewed by Insider) is 43. He regularly consumes a "healthy-aging shake" made from the following:

Kansas City Chiefs: beet-packed 'soothie smoothie'

Kansas City Chiefs: beet-packed 'soothie smoothie'
Kansas City Chiefs' dietitian Leslie Bonci and a beetroot smoothie.Getty/Leslie Bonci

Kansas City Chiefs' dietitian Leslie Bonci told Insider the smoothie recipe she regularly serves the team. Her "soothie smoothie" contains:

  • Fresh beets, grated
  • Tart cherry juice
  • Spinach
  • Orange zest
  • Prunes
  • Whey protein isolate
  • Ginger
  • Turmeric
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Venus Williams: tropical fruit smoothie

Venus Williams: tropical fruit smoothie
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Tennis player Venus Williams loves a tropical fruit smoothie with two types of milk, she told In Style.

The smoothie contains:

  • Pineapple
  • Coconut oil
  • Ice cubes
  • Almond milk
  • Coconut milk
  • Banana
  • Vanilla extract

Giannis Antetokounmpo: fruity granola smoothie

Giannis Antetokounmpo: fruity granola smoothie
Giannis Antetokounmpo.Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports

Basketball player Giannis Antetokounmpo shared the recipe for his nutrient-packed smoothie in a 2019 UNINTERRUPTED video.

It contains:

  • Strawberries
  • Rasberries
  • Banana
  • Granola
  • Ice cubes
  • Celery juice
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Blaine Sumner: chicken smoothie

Blaine Sumner: chicken smoothie
Blaine Sumner.Blaine Sumner

Powerlifter Blaine Sumner consumes 8,000 calories a day in the form of eight meat shakes, he previously told Insider.

His go-to shake is made from :

  • 1.5-2 chicken breasts, cooked as plainly as possible
  • Sweet potato or rice
  • Spinach
  • Almonds or olive oil
  • Water

Bryan Johnson: 'Green Giant' smoothie

Bryan Johnson: 'Green Giant' smoothie
Bryan Johnson.Courtesy Dustin Giallanza

Biotech CEO Bryan Johnson drinks a "Green Giant" smoothie full of supplements at 5 a.m. every day.

It contains:

  • 8 ounces of water
  • 2 tablespoons of spermidine powder
  • 7.6 grams of berry-flavored amino acids
  • 2.5 grams of creatine
  • 20 grams of collagen peptides
  • 500 milligrams of cocoa flavanols
  • 1 teaspoon of ceylon cinnamon
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Megan Rapinoe: Strawberry, orange, and vanilla protein shake

Megan Rapinoe: Strawberry, orange, and vanilla protein shake
Megan Rapinoe.Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra

US soccer player Megan Rapinoe's smoothie recipe, which she shared with Shape, only contains four ingredients:

  • Strawberries
  • Orange juice
  • Almond milk
  • Vanilla protein powder

Steph Curry: creamy mango, blueberry, and greens smoothie

Steph Curry: creamy mango, blueberry, and greens smoothie
Steph Curry.Getty/Ezra Shaw

NBA champion Steph Curry's wife Ayesha makes him smoothies, including one packed with fruit and vegetables, which she shared on her Instagram in 2016. It's made from:

  • Blueberries
  • Plain Greek yogurt
  • Coconut water
  • Cinnamon
  • Vanilla extract
  • Mango
  • Spinach
  • Kale
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