Tart Cherry Postworkout Recovery Smoothie
Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
Nut-Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Tart cherries are often recommended for alleviating muscle soreness, and their juice can help you sleep more soundly. Adding magnesium makes this an especially good postworkout smoothie because it can aid muscle recovery and is often used to soothe leg cramps.
- ½ cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup tart cherry juice
- ½ ripe avocado
- 2 cups frozen tart cherries
- 1 tsp. chopped fresh turmeric
- 1 tsp. chopped fresh ginger
- ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp. magnesium powder (optional)
- Maple syrup to taste (optional)
STEP 1
Place the ingredients, in order, into a high-speed blender. Secure the lid and blend until smooth and creamy.
STEP 2
If it tastes too tart, add maple syrup as desired.
Photographer: Terry Brennan; Food Stylist: Betsy Nelson
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