Cherry Almond Smoothie
Snack
Calories488kcal
Carbs32g
Protein35g
Fats24g
For Intensive ExercisePerformance Benefits
You can only train as hard as you recover, and this smoothie will help you do just that. A great source of protein to repair and grow, carbohydrates to replenish losses, and unsaturated fatty acids will help you to meet your energy calorie needs after an intense session. Tart cherry have been shown to aid recovery from strenuous exercise.
Health Benefits
The cherries and cacao powder offer a rich source of antioxidants. The antioxidant anthocyanin, gives the rich red colour to cherries, which is known to play a role in supporting cardiovascular health and eliminating free radicals from the body. Free radicals aren’t always bad though - check out this article!
Expert Tips
This recipe is a great post training smoothie to kick start your recovery or hold you over until your next big meal. Add in some tart cherry juice too, if in need of a higher hit of antioxidants.
Equipment
- Food processor
Ingredients
- 300 ml Milk
- 2 scoop Whey protein powder
- 160 g Frozen cherries
- ½ Avocado
- 4 tsp Cacao powder
- 1 Banana
- 2 tbsp Almond butter
- 10 Ice-cubes
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients for 2-3 minutes and serve.
