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Green Recovery Shake

Spinach, banana, whey isolate, almond milk, chia seeds, and a splash of tart cherry juice. Fast recovery in a glass.

Tall glass of green recovery smoothie topped with chia seeds
Servings
1
Total time
3 min
Est. cost
$3.75
Per serving
$3.75
Protein
34g
Carbs
38g
Fats
8g
Kcal
360

Estimated grocery cost to purchase all ingredients for this recipe. Actual pricing varies by region, store, and season.

Ingredients

  • •1 scoop whey isolate
  • •1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • •1 handful baby spinach
  • •1 banana
  • •1 tbsp chia seeds
  • •2 oz tart cherry juice

Method

  1. 1Blend everything until smooth. Drink within 45 min post-training.

Cooking notes

  • ✳Freeze the banana in chunks the night before for a thicker, colder shake.
  • ✳Add liquid first, then powder, then solids — protects your blender's motor.
  • ✳Chia thickens on standing — drink within 10 minutes or add extra almond milk.

Ingredient substitutions

Swap freely — the macro profile stays close as long as you match protein and portion size.

  • Instead of
    Whey isolate
    Try
    • →Vegan pea/rice blend
    • →Egg white protein
    • →Casein (slower)
  • Instead of
    Almond milk
    Try
    • →Oat milk
    • →Coconut milk (light)
    • →Cold water
  • Instead of
    Tart cherry juice
    Try
    • →Pomegranate juice
    • →Beet juice
    • →Frozen cherries

Why this meal

  • Tart cherry juice reduces muscle soreness
  • Whey isolate absorbs fast for muscle protein synthesis
  • Chia adds fiber and omega-3s