Post Workout Smoothie with Pistachios and Tahini

Medically reviewed by Abbey Sharp, Registered Dietitian (RD), BASc.

This creamy pistachio & tahini post workout smoothie is a perfect post-workout pick-me-up for getting you through any tough workout!

This week was a bit of a doozy. I recently started workout out with a TRX suspension trainer, which for those who don’t know stands for HOLY-THIS-LOOKS-EASY-BUT-IS-CRAZY-HARD. Okay, so maybe that wasn’t the exact translation of the abbreviation but I’m pretty sure it’s close. Anyhoo, after an hour doing pistol squats, plank pikes, and upright rows galore on that monster of a machine, I am so ravenous (and sweaty) I rush into my kitchen with REAL determination. If only I had that kind of energy during my workout. I need protein, I need carbs, I need real food – that’s where this pistachio & tahini post-workout smoothie really came into play.

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!

How To Make This Recipe

Step 1: In a blender, pulse the pistachios until they reach a ground-up consistency. Add in the yogurt, figs, dates, tahini, and milk. Puree until smooth.

Step 2: To serve, pour into two glasses. Top with sliced fig, crushed pistachios, and pomegranate arils, if desired.

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).

Recipe FAQs

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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!

Post Workout Smoothie with Pistachios and Tahini

This creamy pistachio & tahini post workout smoothie is a perfect post-workout pick-me-up for getting you through any tough workout!

5 from 2 votes

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CourseBreakfast

CuisineMediterranean, Middle Eastern

Prep Time5 minutes minutes

Total Time5 minutes minutes

Servings2 Smoothies

Calories420kcal

AuthorAbbey Sharp

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)

Optional Garnish:

• ▢ 1 fig quartered
• ▢ 2 tbsp pistachios unsalted, shelled and crushed
• ▢ 2 tbsp pomegranate arils

Instructions

• In a blender, pulse the pistachios until they reach a ground up consistency. Add in the yogurt, figs, dates, tahini and milk. Puree until smooth.
• To serve, pour into two glasses. Top with sliced fig, crushed pistachios and pomegranate arils, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories420kcalCarbohydrates50gProtein22gFat17gSaturated Fat3gTrans Fat1gCholesterol11mgSodium92mgPotassium999mgFiber8gSugar38gVitamin A533IUVitamin C6mgCalcium342mgIron2mg

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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.