The Pre-Workout Smoothie That Fuels You Up but Feels Like a Treat
Finding the perfect prerun meal can include a lot of trial and error. Forget all the guesswork, and blend up this all-natural smoothie that Runner's World contributing chef Pam Anderson loves to sip before a long run. Creamy, sweet, and fruity, this fueling smoothie's flavor is reminiscent of black forest cake — all under 300 calories.
Good-For-You Black Forest Blizzard
Cook Time5 minutes
YieldMakes 1 smoothie
Calories297
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 heaping cup frozen dark sweet cherries
- 1/2 frozen banana, cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup chocolate soy or low-fat chocolate milk
- 2 tablespoons low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 Famous Chocolate Wafers or chocolate graham crackers, crumbled
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine the cherries, banana, milk, yogurt, honey, and almond extract in a blender. Process until creamy-smooth.
Pour into a glass, and top with wafers or graham crackers.