Tart Cherry and Banana Post-Ride Smoothie
This delicious post-ride smoothie recipe is made with tart cherries, bananas, and almond flavorings. Tart cherries provide potassium and anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties to help with recovery and sleep. Bananas provide an extra boost of carbs while yogurt and almond butter provide protein - all to help refuel depleted muscles.
Drink immmedtialey to 30 minutes after a hard ride or turn into a smoothie bowl by adding your favorite toppings to make this a more complete meal.
Ingredients
1 cup frozen tart cherries
1 ripe banana, frozen
1/4 cup tart cherry juice
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1 Tbsp almond butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
1/4 - 1/2 cup almond milk (or dairy-free milk of choice)
Directions
Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Add more milk if necessary for a smoother, more liquidy texture.
Serves 2.
Baker’s Tips
Add 1 Scoop of Skratch Chocolate Recovery Mix to your smoothie. Cherries + Chocolate = a classic pairing.
If you have extra time and need an extra nutritional boost, convert your smoothie into a smoothie bowl by adding:
Sliced almonds
Unsweetened shredded coconut
Chia seeds
Hemp seeds
Freshly sliced banana or cherries.Sliced almonds, shredded coconut, chia seeds, hemp seeds, and fresh sliced banana or cherries.
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