Mango-Strawberry Power-Up

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 2
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 167.1
  • Total Fat: 1.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 3.7 mg
  • Sodium: 69.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 24.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.3 g
  • Protein: 6.6 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Mango-Strawberry Power-Up calories by ingredient


Introduction

Rehydrate after exercise with potassium & other electrolytes from mango & coconut water. Yogurt & almonds provide muscle repairing protein. Rehydrate after exercise with potassium & other electrolytes from mango & coconut water. Yogurt & almonds provide muscle repairing protein.
Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

    ¾ cup coconut water
    ½ cup 2% plain Greek-style yogurt
    1 ¼ cups frozen mango chunks
    ¼ cup frozen strawberries (about 5)
    2 Tbsp almond meal (ground almonds)
    1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Tips

Pump up protein: Add raw almond butter or unsweetened whey protein powder plus a dash of pure vanilla extract.
Change the flavor: Swap frozen peaches for the mango, or use a frozen tropical fruit blend.
Pack more potassium: Toss in a banana (sliced & frozen) or a few golden kiwifruits.


Directions

Combine ¾ cup coconut water, ½ cup 2% plain Greek-style yogurt, 1 ¼ cups frozen mango chunks, ¼ cup frozen strawberries (about 5), 2 Tbsp almond meal (ground almonds), & 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice in high-power blender & puree until smooth. (Makes about 2 ½ cups.) Divide between 2 glasses.

Serving Size: 2 1/2 cups divided into 2 glasses

Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ZPOST72.