Cranberry Protein Smoothie

This smoothie is loaded with vitamins and antioxidants and is a great recovery food after exercise. Of course the added protein will aid in muscle recovery, but the antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties of cherries and cranberries will also help your body recover after exercise. Cherries can also help to reduce oxidative stress, which is linked to chronic disease and premature aging, whereas cranberries have been found to prevent urinary tract infections, reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, and slow cancer progression. Cheers to your health!

• Prep time: 5 minutes

• Makes 1 serving

Ingredients

• 1 small banana

• 1/2 c frozen cranberries

• 4 frozen cherries

• 1 portion vanilla protein powder

• 1 tbs peanut butter

• 1/2 c unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or your preferred milk)

Directions

• Blend all ingredients until smooth.