Research on marathon runners has shown that drinking tart cherry juice can help reduce postrun muscle soreness. If the juice is too tart for your taste, try it in a smoothie like this one, which also uses sweeter fruits like strawberries. Coconut water—the clear liquid found inside coconuts— contains none of the fat found in coconut milk and adds a tangy, light, almond like flavor. It also provides a dose of electrolytes, making this shake just as ideal before a run as after.
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Combine the coconut water, juice, protein powder, strawberries, and banana in a blender. Process until smooth.
Recovery Shake Cherry Coconut
Research on marathon runners has shown that drinking tart cherry juice can help reduce postrun muscle soreness. If the juice is too tart for your taste, try it in a smoothie like this one, which also uses sweeter fruits like strawberries. Coconut water—the clear liquid found inside coconuts— contains none of the fat found in coconut milk and adds a tangy, light, almond like flavor.
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 container 11 ounces coconut water
- 1 cup tart cherry juice
- 1 scoop unflavored or vanilla soy protein powder
- ½ cup unsweetened frozen strawberries
- 1 frozen banana cut into chunks
Instructions
- Combine the coconut water, juice, protein powder, strawberries, and banana in a blender. Process until smooth.