Recipes+for+Runners

I have compiled a few recipes that I have made myself at my home. They are all nutritious, tasty, quick, and easy!

__Banana Chocolate Protein Shake__
This quick treat is great for a post-run snack or even breakfast. The protein powder aids muscle recovery after a hard workout. Ingredients: 1 large banana 2 cups milk 2 scoops chocolate soy protein powder ice cubes (optional)

Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until mixture is smooth.

__Tuna Melts__
A good lunchtime meal that fills you up. The tuna is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Ingredients: 2 slices whole-grain bread 4 oz. canned tuna, drained 2 tbs. light mayo shredded Cheddar cheese

Put oven on broil. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix in tuna and mayo. Spread tuna on the bread slices and top with Cheddar cheese. Put tuna-bread on a rack and broil in the oven for 3- 4 minutes until bead is toasty and cheese is melted.

__Four Veggie Pizza__
A delicious way to get your all-important vegetables in this much-loved Italian recipe. Ingredients: 1 thin whole wheat pizza crust (12'' diameter) 1/4 c. sundried tomato pesto 1 c. zucchini, sliced 1 c. medium orange or yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 c. sliced cremini or button mushrooms 1/2 c. red onion, thinly sliced 2 tsp. olive oil 2 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese 2 tbsp. Parmesan cheese 3/4 c. quartered grape or cherry tomatoes 1/2 c. fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced (optional)

Preheat oven to 425F. Put crust on baking sheet or pizza pan. Spread crust with pesto. Toss zuchinni, pepper, mushroom, and onion with olive oil. Place in skillet over medium-high heat and saute until veggies are soft and excess liquid had evaporated. Top crust evenly with cheeses. Arrange veggies over cheese and toss with tomatoes. Bake pizza for 18- 20 minutes until crust is baked through. Sprinkle with basil, if desired.