I usually don’t do anything crazy special following workouts other than re-hydrating with water and replacing calories.

However, after particularly hard workouts, especially during the summer when temperatures soar, I have a go-to recovery drink — a Sunshine Milkshake!!

Other than simply tasting great and being completely satisfying after a run, it also reduces inflammation, helping with recovery! Sounds fantastic right? That’s because it is 🙂

Here are the ingredients (adopted from The Foundation Blog’s Sunshine Milk recipe – which I enjoy during colder months) – full disclosure: I don’t measure a dang thing, just toss it all in the blender:

• A cup or so of any milk: soy, almond, etc. (I use almond milk, feel free to use more/less based on desired consistency)
• 1.5 tsp of turmeric
• 1/2 tsp of cinnamon
• A touch of honey (or maple syrup, agave, anything sweet – I use pure maple syrup, and more than a touch!)
• A pinch of sea salt
• Cracked black pepper

That’s Kate’s recipe, and I turn it into a milkshake by adding:

• Two frozen bananas (pro tip: peel them before freezing…pain. in. the. butt. if you don’t)

Once everything is in, blend on high for 45 seconds or so. After that it’s just time to enjoy the deliciousness!

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

-Kyle