Tart Cherry Smoothie

Name: Tart Cherry Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 glass
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup (150 g) frozen tart cherries; 1 medium ripe banana, frozen; 3/4 cup (170 g) plain Greek yogurt; 1/2 cup (120 ml) unsweetened almond milk; 1 tbsp (15 ml) honey; 1/4 tsp cinnamon; 1 small pinch of fine sea salt

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Drink 30-60 min after

A research-backed recovery drink built around tart cherries — one of the most effective natural anti-inflammatory foods for runners. The anthocyanins in tart cherries reduce exercise-induced muscle soreness and speed up recovery, while banana and Greek yogurt deliver the 3:1 carb-to-protein ratio sports science recommends for the post-run window.

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Carbs

~48g

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Proteins

~14g

Ingredients

Smoothie

1 cup (150 g) frozen tart cherries

1 medium ripe banana, frozen

3/4 cup (170 g) plain Greek yogurt

1/2 cup (120 ml) unsweetened almond milk

1 tbsp (15 ml) honey

1/4 tsp cinnamon

1 small pinch of fine sea salt

Notes

Frozen tart cherries work better than fresh — they are picked and frozen at peak ripeness and available year-round. Do not substitute sweet cherries — tart cherries have significantly higher anthocyanin content. Make this within 30-60 minutes of finishing your run for best recovery results.

Instructions

Add the almond milk and Greek yogurt to the blender first — this helps the blades move freely.

1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk

3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt

Add the frozen tart cherries, frozen banana, honey, cinnamon, and salt.

1 cup frozen tart cherries

1 medium ripe banana, frozen

1 tbsp honey

1/4 tsp cinnamon

1 small pinch of fine sea salt

Blend on high for 45-60 seconds until completely smooth and creamy. If too thick, add a splash more almond milk. Taste and adjust sweetness with a little more honey if needed.

Pour into a glass and drink immediately for best nutrient absorption.

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