Post-Training Smoothie

by Janie Gardener

Published: Wed, 20 Jul 2011

Ingredients*:
Bananas (any ripe variety you like)
Water
Dates (Medjool, Deglet, or whatever kind you like)
Celery

Equipment:
Blender
Knife


Method:

    1. Wash celery stalks and chop into about 1" long pieces.
    2. Place peeled bananas in blender, whole or in pieces, leaving at least 3 inches of clearance at the top.
    3. Add pitted dates to blender as well.
    4. Add water to about an inch below the top of the bananas.
    5. Start blending, and once a vortex is created, drop cut celery into the vortex from above.
    6. Blend until smooth and serve.

*Adjust the volume of each ingredient according to your caloric and hydration needs, length and type of exercise, and taste, of course.



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