Post Cardio Cardio Cardio Drink

That's right.  I had three cardio sessions this morning and needed a sweet, filling drink that replenishes glucose and potassium that is also high in protein.  What I came up with was unbelievably amazing, in my opinion!

First things first...I do not recommend doing three cardio sessions in a morning, so let me explain.  I am in the process of training my new dog to run with me, so we are doing short 15-minute sessions several times a day.  I started my morning out with a 15-minute run with Jake, followed by a 45-minute session at the gym between the elliptical and stepmill.  I then had my typical breakfast of egg whites and Ezekiel cereal before heading out for another 15-minute run with Jake.  A couple of hours had gone by since breakfast, so I was ready to re-fuel!

Starting with the appliance that gets the most use in my kitchen, the Vitamix Blender, I blended the following ingredients:

14 ounces cold, filtered water
1 1/2 scoops Dymatize Nutrition ISO-100 Whey Protein in Gourmet Chocolate flavor
1/2 frozen banana (medium size)
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp vanilla extract



No ice is necessary as long as the banana is frozen.  If you have a sweet tooth like me, you will love this 205-calorie drink!