Post Workout Smoothie with Pistachios and Tahini

Name: Post Workout Smoothie with Pistachios and Tahini
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1/3 cup Wonderful Pistachios (unsalted and shelled); 1 cup 2% Plain Greek Yogurt; 4 ripe figs (stems removed and quartered); 2 dates (pitted and diced); 2 tsp tahini; 1 cup 1% milk; Optional: ½ cup pomegranate arils and honey (to taste (depending on how sweet your figs are)); 1 fig (quartered); 2 tbsp pistachios (unsalted, shelled and crushed); 2 tbsp pomegranate arils

Why This Recipe Works

So if you’re staring at the tahini in this post workout smoothie and thinking WHAT THE WHAT? Trust me; I’ve got you on this. The tahini adds this subtle savory note that totally works with our smoothie. I also love this recipe because it’s:

Packed with protein (22 grams, to be specific)

Has monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats to keep you satiated

Incredibly easy to prepare and is ready in 5 minutes!

Key Ingredients

Pistachios– Not only do pistachios pack a powerful nutrition punch in this post-workout smoothie, but they’re also totally shelf-stable, so I can just throw a baggie of them in my gym bag to quickly grab after a workout.

Tahini- Tahini is the perfect ingredient to add to this post workout smoothie as it helps gives it the perfect creamy & smooth texture.

Figs– Figs are the perfect hint of sweetness to add into this recipe. They’re also rich in antioxidants and fiber!

An overhead image of a glass of smoothie that is topped with pistachio, pomegranate seeds, and fig.

Expert Tips

For those of you who have planned your new year’s resolution to try to eat more mindfully, pistachios may be your BFF. Since in-shell pistachios may take longer to eat (you actually have to open each one), you can slow down your eating enough that you will be more likely to hear those satiety cues before you overeat. In fact, a preliminary behavioural study showed that in shell snackers ate 41% fewer calories than those with shelled nuts, and another study showed that when the shells were cleared away immediately, snackers ate 22% more nuts then when they saw them. We call this little bit of magic the pistachio principal (and yes, you can bust out that little factoid at your next dinner party).

Two glasses of post workout smoothie with pistachio and tahini with a yellow straw in each glass.

Recipe FAQs

What makes this recipe high in protein?

A lot of the protein in this recipe comes from the 2% Plain greek yogurt! Pistachios and tahini also contain plant-based protein!

Is this recipe gluten free?

Yes! Overall this recipe is gluten free, however, make sure to check packaged foods to make sure gluten ingredients aren’t added as a thickening agent.

How can I make this post workout smoothie dairy free?

It’s super easy! By swapping the yogurt and milk for non-dairy alternatives, you can easily make this smoothie completely plant based!

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If you’re looking for more delicious smoothies like this pistachio & tahini post work out smoothie check out the recipes below:

So tell me, friends, what are some of your favourite post-workout snacks? Have you tried making this Pistachio & Tahini Protein Smoothie? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!

Abbey Sharp

Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian (RD), regulated by the Ontario College of Dietitians. She is a mom, YouTuber, Blogger, award winning cookbook author, media coach specializing in food and nutrition influencers, and a frequent contributor to national publications like Healthline and on national broadcast TV shows.

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