Jennifer Garner Makes an Elektra Superhero Smoothie in Costume

Jennifer Garner knows what it takes to inspire superheroes.

The actress (52) who played Elektra for the first time after 19 years in Deadpool & Wolverineshares his secrets on how superheroes stay in shape!

“Elektra Smoothie.” A great and fulfilling way for all superheroes, cape or not, to start their day. 🦸🏻‍♀️,” Garner captioned an Aug. 6 Instagram video, which was part of her Pretend it’s a cooking show series.

In the clip, the Marvel star was dressed in character in what appeared to be a man-made cave on set as she mixed up the perfect mix of nutrients starting with protein powder and a handful of spinach.

The ingredients appeared in text on the screen as she continued mixing, but Garner also shared her recipe in the caption: “1 serving protein powder, 1 tbsp ground flax seeds, 1 tbsp chia seeds, 1 tbsp almond butter (if no one is looking I use extra…😬), 1 cup of almond milk, a handful of fresh spinach, a handful of ice [and a] A small handful of berries (see almond butter, applies here too 🤷🏻‍♀️).”

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In the caption of the post, she credited clinical nutritionist, celebrity health coach and bestselling author Kelly LeVeque for helping her with the special blend.

The Daredevil the alum showed off her process every step of the way and made sure to warn others before introducing a loud noise yelling, “Blender!”

Jennifer Garner as Elektra – 2005.

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After the smoothie was finished, Garner finally mixed it by hand using one of her sais (a pointy melee weapon originating from Okinawa used in Okinawan kobudō, ninjutsu and southern Chinese martial arts).

She also did a taste test using sai as a spoon.

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“Have a nice day,” Garner said at the end of the video.

A day earlier, on August 5, she shared a video on Instagram of herself doing intense exercises to return to the role after a nearly 20-year hiatus.

“Become Elektra” was written over the clip, and in the caption Garner admitted: “I was fit, but not @marvel fit. 🥷🏻👵🏼.”

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Her video featured rigorous training, ending with a clip of her in full costume, perfectly spinning the sais before bowing.

In the description, Garner said this thanks to “@slevydirect [Shawn Levy] and @vancityreynolds [Ryan Reynolds having] the idea of ​​Elektra Natchios appearing in @deadpoolmovie 3,” that she and her “best and OG understudy” Shauna Duggins “were in heaven on set with them.”

Jennifer Garner and Shawn Levy.

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The actress also praised her co-stars Hugh Jackman, Dafna Keen, Channing Tatum and Wesley Snipes for being a pleasure to work with.

“Filming the fight was so much fun, being there all together—it really was like a dream. I’m proud of my friends and grateful to be up there with them. No thanks guys, but it’s a good placeholder until I figure out what it’s for. ⚔️♥️,” Garner concluded.

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