Post-Workout Refueler

Health Staff
Updated
Almonds' protein helps build and repair muscle. Plus, the potassium (twice as much as you get in two bananas) balances your electrolytes and fluids. The protein in almonds helps build and repair muscle, while the potassium balances your electrolytes and fluids.

Yields: Makes 2 cups (serving size: 1 cup)

Ingredients

  • 2 medium oranges (10 ounces total), peeled and cut into chunks

  • 1/4 whole, raw almonds

  • 1 small sweet potato (about 4 ounces), scrubbed and coarsely chopped

  • 1 medium apple (8 ounces), cored and cubed

  • 1/2 water

Nutrition

calories 231

fat 9.1g

saturated fat 0.7g

monounsaturated fat 5.6g

polyunsaturated fat 2.2g

protein 6g

carbohydrate 36g

fiber 7g

cholesterol 0.0mg

iron 1mg

sodium 24mg

calcium 106mg

Directions

  1. In a blender, combine oranges, almonds, sweet potato, apple, and water; blend, scraping down sides occasionally, until smooth. Strain juice and, if desired, thin with additional water. Refrigerate up to 2 days (shake before serving).

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