If you need a quick pick me up after a tough workout or are just looking for a satisfying snack that will keep the hunger pangs at bay, try the following
Chocolate espresso smoothie recipe.
The smoothie is low in fat, contains a healthy dose of protein to help rebuild those damaged muscles and most importantly, it tastes great.
Nutritional info: 527 calories, 78g carbohydrates, 27.5g protein, 10g fat
Ingredients:
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- 8oz chocolate yogurt (I used a Yoplait Whip! Chocolate Mousse Style yogurt
- 1 large banana (browned & frozen)
- 2 shots espresso (chilled)
- 2 cups ice (14 cubes)
- 1 dozen chocolate-covered espresso beans (bought mine in Starbucks)
- 1 scoop whey protein powder (Hammer Nutrition Whey Protein is my protein powder of choice)
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Directions:
- Place half the yogurt plus all of the remaining ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.
- Add remaining yogurt and pulse until smooth.
- For a thicker smoothie, blend in a cup more ice.
- To rebuild more muscle, add extra protein powder to suit.
- Serves 2.
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Credit:
recipe slightly adapted from the original recipe on RunnersWorld.com
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Comment by Anne — May 7, 2007 @ 1:47 pm
I am always looking for new shake ideas. That does sound good; maybe I will try it out.
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Comment by BONTB — May 9, 2007 @ 2:24 pm
Well my receipe for a really quick pick-me-up:
Add a big dash of fresh orange juice to a glass of Sprite.
ps: Well I’m single, and just don’t have the patience to try elaborate recipes
Comment by zakman — May 10, 2007 @ 9:06 pm
How can I get back to your Home page without having to hit the Back button on the browser?
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hey zakman: you should be able to click on the banner at the top. not very user friendly i must admit – i am working on some sort of navigation with a home button. novel idea eh?
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Comment by Steve Speirs — May 10, 2007 @ 9:12 pm
Wow this looks delicious, how do you “chill” the espresso shots?
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