Sleighin' Miles Mocha — Protein & Recovery Recipe
Santa may need to get into running after a cookie-only diet the last 1,752 years.
You, on the other hand, have been training hard!
That’s why we’ve got a Sleighin' Miles Recovery Mocha recipe for you—packed with Christmas cheer and all the recovery power you need to keep training hard this holiday season.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup hot-brewed Sugar Cookie Flavored Electrolyte Infused Coffee
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder (choose your favorite plant-based or whey protein)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup milk (or non-dairy alternative like almond, oat, or coconut milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of cinnamon (optional for a cozy touch)
- Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
Directions:
- Brew Coffee: Start by brewing 1 cup of your Sugar Cookie Flavored Electrolyte Infused Coffee hot.
- Mix Protein: While the coffee is brewing, add 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder and 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder to a blender or shaker bottle.
- Combine Coffee & Milk: Once your coffee is brewed, pour it into the blender or shaker with the protein and cocoa powder. Add 1/2 cup of milk and a teaspoon of vanilla extract. Blend or shake until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Spice (Optional): For a little extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon and blend again.
- Serve: Pour into a mug and top with whipped cream for an extra indulgent finish (optional).
- Enjoy: Sip on your warm, post-run recovery mocha and enjoy the comforting, holiday-inspired flavors.
Why It Works:
This recovery mocha is a perfect balance of protein for muscle repair, caffeine to help reduce perceived fatigue, and electrolytes to replenish what you lost during your run. The warm, cozy flavors of sugar cookie coffee mixed with rich chocolate make it a treat you can look forward to post-workout.
Great for fueling your recovery while satisfying your taste buds!