After the run

Cocoa-banana recovery smoothie

A cold post-run blend with banana, milk, yogurt, oats, and cocoa.

  • Blender
  • Vegetarian
  • Cold
Prep
5 minutes
Total
5 minutes
Yield
1 large serving

Ingredients

What you need

  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1 cup (240 ml) milk or fortified soy milk
  • 1/2 cup (120 g) plain Greek yogurt or soy yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons quick oats
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup, optional
  • Small pinch of salt

Method

Make it

  1. Add all ingredients to a blender.
  2. Blend until completely smooth, adding a splash of water if needed.
  3. Taste and add the optional maple syrup if you prefer more sweetness.

Pack and keep

Storage

Drink promptly or refrigerate for no more than 24 hours. Keep below 40°F / 4°C.

On the move

Transport in an insulated bottle with an ice pack if it will not be refrigerated immediately.

Estimated nutrition

Usually 55–70 g carbohydrate and 20–30 g protein, depending on the milk, yogurt, and optional syrup.

Allergens

May contain milk, soy, and gluten from oats. Select and verify alternatives as needed.