Did you know tart cherries have a super high antioxidant and anti-inflammatory content?!
They are an amazing fruit then to add to a post workout shake or have as a treat as it helps with muscle recovery especially in endurance exercises such as a running!
People with osteoarthritis also benefit as it helps to relieve them from chronic joint pain and stiffness.
Check out the recipe below for these super muffins:
Ingredients:
1/4 cup chocolate protein powder
4 egg whites
1/4 cup mashed banana
1/4 cup quick oats
1 tbsp coconut flour
2 packets of stevia
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup pitted tart cherries
Blend: protein powder, egg whites, banana, oats, coconut flour, stevia, baking powder and cocoa powder together, then mix cherries. Pour into 4 silicone muffin cups for mini muffins
Preheat oven to 325 and bake for 15-20 minutes or until a knife inserted into the middle comes out clean!