Orange Vanilla Recovery Shake
A bright, carb-rich shake that goes down easily after hard training.
- 5 mintime
- 1serving
- 375calories
- 33 gprotein
Orange juice delivers fast carbohydrate, which helps replace glycogen after a hard session. Whey adds protein. The pair tastes like an orange creamsicle, and the shake goes down easily when you are not hungry.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (about 30 g)
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 medium frozen banana
- ¼ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ice cubes
Method
- Add the orange juice, yogurt, and protein powder to the blender.
- Add the frozen banana, vanilla, and ice.
- Blend until smooth, about 40 seconds.
- Drink right away, because acidic juice thickens dairy slightly as it sits.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 375 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 33 g |
| Carbohydrates | 58 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 39 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
- Use juice without added sugar.
- Orange juice with extra calcium works well here.
Swaps and variations
- Use a whole orange in place of half the juice for more fiber.
- Use coconut water for a lighter shake.
