Recover & Refresh (or: How To Trick Your Brain Into Thinking You’re a Wellness Icon)

You did the workout. You sweated. You swore. You earned this.

This smoothie bowl was engineered for post-ride glory — equal parts cool-down, recovery fuel, and “wow I’m kind of amazing for making this.”
With carbs to refill, protein to rebuild, electrolytes to rebalance, and mint to make you feel like a functioning adult — it’s basically everything your body is begging for after a long ride or run.

Let’s get into it.

The Full Ingredient List (Serves 1 Big Bowl or 2 Small Bowls)

The Base:

• 1½ frozen bananas, sliced (pro tip: slice before freezing so you don’t destroy your blender or your mood)
• 1 scoop Chocolate Skratch Recovery protein powder
• A few fresh mint leaves
• 1 packet Untapped Mint Maple Syrup (don’t skip this—it’s the secret sauce)
• 1 cup unsweetened milk or yogurt
  • Milk = silky smooth
  • Yogurt = thicker, more spoonable, more “look at me, I’m thriving"

Why This Combo Works

• Carbs: The frozen banana + Untapped Maple Syrup give you quick carbs to replenish glycogen stores after endurance efforts.
• Protein: Chocolate Skratch Recovery gives you the protein hit your muscles are screaming for.
• Electrolytes: Both the Skratch Recovery and Untapped Maple have sodium and minerals to help you rehydrate.
• Mint: Anti-inflammatory, cooling, and honestly, just fun.

Optional Toppings (Highly Recommended for Max Satisfaction)

• Jessica’s Granola (crunch factor: 10/10)
• Purely Elizabeth Granola (very “influencer breakfast” energy)
• Rule Breaker Chocolate Mint Bites (soft, chewy, sneaky protein boost)
• Cocoa nibs (bitter, crunchy, and basically health food)
• Nuts/seeds: almonds, pumpkin seeds, chia, whatever you’ve got on hand

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep Your Blender:
   Add the frozen banana slices, Chocolate Skratch Recovery powder, fresh mint leaves, Untapped Mint Maple Syrup, and your milk or yogurt base.
2. Blend It Smooth:
   Start on low speed to break up the frozen banana, then increase to high until it’s smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed.
   If it’s too thick: add a splash of extra milk.
   If it’s too thin: toss in a few ice cubes or a bit more frozen banana.
3. Taste Test:
   Pause, grab a spoon, and taste. If you want it sweeter, add a drizzle of maple syrup or honey and give it one last blitz.
4. Pour & Style:
   Pour into a bowl like you’ve done this before. Smooth the top, take a breath.
5. Top Like a Pro:
   Layer on your granola, bites, nibs, seeds, and anything else that makes you feel fancy. Yes, this is the fun part.
6. Recover Like a Champion:
   Spoon it up. Feel your core temperature drop. Post a photo. Text your group chat. Bask in the recovery glory.
   
   

Pro Tips:

• Freeze multiple pre-sliced bananas so you're always 5 minutes away from smoothie bowl greatness.
• Keep Untapped Mint Maple Syrup stocked — it works for fueling AND for recipes like this.
• Blend extra and store leftovers in the freezer for a late-afternoon mini-recovery slushie.

The Takeaway:

Recovery doesn’t need to feel like a chore. It can taste like dessert.
You trained hard — now fuel smarter. The Untapped Mint x Skratch x Frozen Banana trio hits every single recovery checkbox.

Now go make it. Then tag us @fuel_goods so we can admire your masterpiece.