Inspired by everyone’s favorite sandwich, this smoothie is jam-packed with nutritional goodies, including tangy kefir, which is even richer in gut-friendly probiotics than yogurt. You’ll also find dried cherries, whose antioxidants can help accelerate post-workout muscle recovery, and wheat germ for a range of must-have nutrients like zinc, magnesium, and B vitamins.
Power powders: Beyond whey, you can now source out a number of alternative nonsoy plant-based powders such as hemp, pea, pumpkin or sunflower seeds, and rice.
<h4 class="recipe-ingredients__title">Ingredients</h4>
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<li>1 cup plain low-fat kefir drink</li>
<li>1 scoop plain or vanilla protein powder</li>
<li>2 Tbsp wheat germ</li>
<li>1 tsp unsalted peanut butter</li>
<li>1⁄4 cup dried tart cherries</li>
<li>1⁄2 tsp pure vanilla extract (omit if using vanilla protein)</li>
<li>1⁄2 small frozen banana, chopped</li>
<li>1 Tbsp chopped peanuts (optional)</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="block-title"><span>Directions</span></h2>
<li>Place all ingredients except peanuts in a blender, and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass, and sprinkle on peanuts if desired.</li>
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