Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsweetened coconut water
- 1/2 cup tart cherry juice (100% pure)
- 1 scoop collagen peptides or vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp fresh grated ginger
- Pinch of black pepper (activates curcumin)
- Pinch of sea salt
- 4-5 ice cubes
- Optional: 1 tsp honey to taste
Instructions
- Add coconut water and tart cherry juice to blender first as the liquid base.
- Add frozen banana, turmeric, ginger, black pepper, and sea salt.
- Add collagen or protein powder and ice cubes.
- Blend on high 45–60 seconds until completely smooth and frothy.
- Taste and add honey if needed. Drink within 30 minutes post-sauna for maximum recovery benefit.
Notes
Tart cherry is one of the most studied natural sources of melatonin and contains anthocyanins that reduce exercise-induced inflammation. The black pepper is non-negotiable — it increases curcumin absorption by up to 2,000%
