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.
Ingredients
1 cup plain low-fat kefir drink
1 scoop plain or vanilla protein powder
2 Tbsp wheat germ
1 tsp unsalted peanut butter
1⁄4 cup dried tart cherries
1⁄2 tsp pure vanilla extract (omit if using vanilla protein)
1⁄2 small frozen banana, chopped
1 Tbsp chopped peanuts (optional)
Directions
Place all ingredients except peanuts in a blender, and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass, and sprinkle on peanuts if desired.
