Seasonal Fruit Smoothie

Runner's World, 9/10/2007
photo: Joseph De Leo

I like to use frozen fruit, so it's really a smoothie without having to add ice. We used frozen pineapples, strawberries, and blackberries. Really good pre or post-run!

An anytime snack that boosts energy and recovery.

You won't ever catch Iron Chef Cat Cora snacking on a sports bar. "Dried apricots and raisins mixed with almonds give me a lot of good energy," she says. Cora always includes lean protein in her snacks, like this seasonal fruit smoothie with its mix of low-fat yogurt, soy milk, and almonds, because it's satisfying and promotes muscle recovery.

1/2 cup seasonal fruit (peaches, berries, and mango work well)
3/4 cup low-fat yogurt
1 cup soy milk
6 almonds
1 tablespoon honey (optional)

Peel the fruit, if appropriate, and cut into small pieces. Put all of the ingredients into a blender and puree them together until smooth. Pour into a chilled glass and serve with a straw. You may want to add ice or use frozen fruit if you want to serve it really cold.

Serves two.

Calories: 170 Fat: 6 g Carbs: 19 g Protein: 12 g