Banana Date Recover Smoothie

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Banana Date Recovery Smoothie

This energizing smoothie provides natural sugars and whey based proteins to refuel depleted energy stores and repair tired muscles after a hard workout. Hemp seeds are an easy way to add protein and inflammation fighting Omega-3 fatty acids to up the recovery power of this quick-to-make mixture.

Serving: One 8-ounce smoothie

Ingredients:

2 Medjoul dates, pitted
1 banana, fresh or frozen
½ cup low fat 1% milk
¼ cup plain, low-fat Greek yogurt
½ Tbsp hemp seeds

Directions:

Blend all ingredients together until smooth. The dates take some time to blend, so give it an extra minute. Pour into a cup and enjoy!

Nutrition info (equals 1 serving):
349 calories, 3.6 gms fat, 69.1 gms carbs, 12.2 gms of protein, 86 mg sodium, 17% DV Vitamin C, 23% DV Calcium

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