I have a great pickle smoothie recipe to share today! Running long distance, sweating, hydration and electrolyte imbalances can cause major cramps. Luckily, pickles are a delicious way to keep muscle cramps away!
And since I’m usually am not super hungry after a long run I created this pickle smoothie recipe to get in some protein, carbs, hydration and healthy fats. It hits all the nutrition bases after a run – so I guess it’s a homerun?
I’ve read several articles on the benefits of pickle juice for athletes like this one from Active.
You can get pickle sport ice pops, pickle shots and other pickle-y treats to satisfy your cravings AND nutrition needs. Boom.
PB Pickle Smoothie Recipe
- 1 packet vanilla protein powder
- 2 dill pickle spears
- 1 cup pickle juice
- 2 Tb. peanut butter
- ice
Directions: Blend well. Enjoy!
Note: If this smoothie is too salty your pickle juice might be expired. Check it to see. If it’s ‘best by’ date is past April 1 – realize you should not do anything I say on that date.
Question: Is this the best or worst recipe you’ve ever seen on the internet??!!
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Either way – April Fool’s!
I always love your April fool’s posts 😉
Woah, I was reading this thinking this sound disgusting and then trying to find a nice way to tell you!!
OMG lol, this is an April fool’s joke. I was analyzing it for its nutrient content…so funny!!
I’ve been following your blog too long! I was like, nope, Monica loves an April fools joke.
Ha!! I knew you guys would be on to me.
Pickles in smoothies? Wow! This really took me by surprise.
I figured it was a joke,but my pickle loving daughter wants to try it!
Oh no! Ha!!!
Eh… it’s worth a try!
As a currently pregnant person, this does not sound gross to me…….
This is…unique. Pickles in a smoothie– definitely a first! hah
Boom! You got me. I was actually considering subbing the pickle juice with jalapeno juice! Now that would be an awesome shot/smoothie…whatever. Try it and get back to me, please.
Pickle in smoothies? This is a first. Who knows, I might like it!
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Haha. Happy April Fool’s.