Put on your apron and enter the Coach’s Kitchen! Designed for coaches and parents to help support the dietary needs of their athletes, these recipes will offer ideas on what to eat and drink before, during, and after training or competition for optimal sport performance.
INGREDIENTS
- 10 pitted dates
- 1.5 cup milk
- 1.5 cup coconut water
- 1 tablespoon cocoa
Makes 3 cups
INSTRUCTIONS
- Blend all ingredients: water and milk, dates, cocoa and ice in blender
Optional add-ons:
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 scoop protein powder or 4 tablespoons skim milk powder
- coconut flakes
- 1 cup of berries
- 1 chunked fresh or frozen banana
NUTRITION INFORMATION, WITHOUT ADD-ONS (PER 1 CUP SERVING)
- Calories: 156
- Carbohydrates:32g
- Protein:6g
- FAT:1.8g
- Fiber: 4 g
Sport Benefits: Use this as an alternative to a chocolate milk recovery drink and throw in your favourite tested protein powder or skim milk powder for an added protein boost! Parent/Coaches: Don’t tell them there are dates in there! What they don’t know won’t hurt them!
Recipe adapted from http://www.laceydaunt.com/recipes/2015/11/12/date-orade.