Kelsey HigginsonSports Nutrition Coach and Founder at Clutch Day Coaching

Breakfast smoothie for athletes

19 Jun 2025 · 0 min

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In this brief instructional video, the presenter demonstrates a fast, easy breakfast smoothie designed for athletes, emphasizing high carbohydrate and protein content. The recipe, dubbed the "Costco edition," calls for 1 cup orange juice, 2/3 cup Greek yogurt (protein source), 1 cup frozen fruit, a banana, three dates (natural sweeteners and extra carbs), and a handful of spinach for micronutrients. The speaker explains each ingredient’s role—carbs for energy, protein for muscle repair, and micronutrients for overall health—providing a practical, nutrient‑dense option for athletes seeking a quick morning fuel.

This is the quickest, easiest breakfast smoothie for athletes, Costco edition. You'll need lots of healthy carbs, so we're gonna do 1 cup OJ, 2/3 cup Greek yogurt, this is gonna give some awesome protein source. Then you're gonna do 1 cup frozen fruit, this is my favorite. Grab a banana and 3 dates, that's gonna sweeten it up and add more carbohydrates for you. Then grab a handful of spinach and put that in for some good micronutrients.