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This shake can be just what you need to fuel up post workout!
Cranberry Protein Shake
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries rinsed and drained
1 meduim orange, peeled and chopped coarsely
1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
2 scoops plain or vanilla whey protein powder
1 tsp honey, optional
1. Place cranberries, orange pieces and orange juice in a blender and process until completely blended, approximately one minute.
2. Scrape down container; add whey and honey, and continue processing until smooth. Serve immediately.
Nutrients per serving: Calories 191. Total Fat 0g. Cholesterol 10mg. Sodium 77mg. total Carbohydrates 28g. Fiber 4g. Protein 18g.
This shake delivers all your vitamin C needs from just one orange, and cranberries provide a high dose of disease-fighting phenols. Adding honey to your post-workout protein shakes can increase amino acid uptake into your muscle cells for faster muscle growth. Whey protein is not only the fastest digesting type of protein, but it has the most branched-chain amino acids which are critical for muscle growth. For best results, drink up within 15 minutes after your workout. Drink up and enjoy!
