Tart Cherry Chocolate Recovery Shake
A dark, fruity recovery shake with tart cherry juice, frozen cherries, and chocolate whey, made for the hour after a hard session.
- 5 mintime
- 1serving
- 270calories
- 27 gprotein
Tart cherry juice is a common choice with athletes after hard training. It also tastes good with chocolate, a pairing that works the same way a cherry cordial does. The shake lands somewhere between a smoothie and chocolate milk.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop chocolate whey protein powder (about 30 g)
- ¾ cup tart cherry juice
- ½ cup frozen dark sweet cherries
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup water
- 3 ice cubes
Method
- Pour the cherry juice and water into the blender and add the protein powder and cocoa.
- Add the frozen cherries and ice.
- Blend on high for a full minute, because frozen cherries take longer to break down than banana or berries.
- Drink cold.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 270 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 27 g |
| Carbohydrates | 41 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 32 g |
| Fat | 3 g |
Estimated from standard nutrition data for each ingredient, assuming about 24 g of protein per scoop of whey or casein and 22 g for plant powders. Brands vary, so check your label. Contains: milk.
Tips
- Check the juice label. Tart cherry juice sold as a concentrate is much stronger and needs diluting.
- The shake is sweet from the fruit alone. Skip any added sweetener.
Swaps and variations
- Swap the water for milk if you prefer a creamier shake.
- Use frozen dark sweet cherries for a milder, sweeter version.
