Summer allows most athletes to strengthen their foundation and prepare for the upcoming season. The summer heat, though, can leave you feeling parched, which makes refueling and re-hydrating after workouts even more important. Drinking a shake is a fast, easy way for athletes to accomplish both of these goals right after a practice or game. Below are recipes and nutritional info for three summer shakes that will cool you down after a hot day in the sun and boost your athletic performance.
1. Tropical Fruit Shake
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of orange juice
- 1 scoop of 100% whey vanilla protein powder
- 5 ounces of Yoplait tropical flavored light Greek yogurt
- 6 whole fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1 medium banana
- 1/2 cup of fresh or frozen pineapple chunks
Nutritional Analysis:
- Calories: 489
- Fat: 1.89 g
- Carbohydrates: 87.79 g
- Protein: 37.42 g
2. Cranberry Lemonade Shake
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of Ocean Spray Cran-Lemonade juice
- 1 scoop of 100% whey vanilla protein powder
- 5 ounces of Yoplait lemon-flavored light Greek yogurt
- 6 whole strawberries
- 1 medium banana
Nutritional Analysis:
- Calories: 512
- Fat: 1.89 g
- Carbohydrates: 91 g
- Protein: 36 g
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3. Pina Colada Shake
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of pineapple juice
- 1 scoop of 100% whey vanilla protein powder
- 5 ounces of Yoplait coconut-flavored light Greek yogurt
- 1 medium banana
- 1/2 cup of pineapple chunks
Nutritional Analysis:
- Calories: 494
- Fat: 1.89 g
- Carbohydrates: 84.97 g
- Protein: 35.52 g
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