Instead of reaching for your usual powdered protein shake after a workout, try making this smoothie. As well as providing all the protein you need to repair and build muscle, this smoothie delivers plenty of vitamins and antioxidants to ward off free radical damage and inflammation. Plus, it’s delicious.
Peruse our best protein shake recipes and best smoothie recipes for more tasty ways to put your blender to good use.
Fresh Cherry Post-Workout Protein Smoothie Recipe
625 calories
Ingredients (Serves One)
- 1 apple, quartered
- 1 pear
- 350g cherries, stoned
- 1 pot of Müller Light cherry yogurt
- 1 scoop of protein powder
- 4 ice cubes
Nutrition
We entered all the ingredients into Myfitnesspal, one of the best weight-loss apps for calorie counting, to estimate the nutritional content of this smoothie. It comes out at 625 calories, with 124g of carbohydrates, 25g of protein, 20g of fibre and 4g of fat. The sizeable calorie count and carb load means this smoothie is one to enjoy when you’ve been burning a lot of energy.
Yogurt
Yogurt is full of protein and calcium, which helps your body recover and encourages muscle growth.
Apple
Apples are rich in vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that protects your body from exercise-induced oxidative stress that can cause physical damage.
Cherries
Cherries are full of antioxidants and flavonoids which can help reduce inflammation.
Protein
This is needed for the growth and healing of muscle tissue. Pick a reputable protein powder that is high in the amino acid L-leucine for effective muscle recovery.
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