Spring Bodyweight Workout + Tart Cherry Pineapple Cake Parfait

This bodyweight workout and tart cherry recipe are sponsored through my partnership with the Cherry Marketing Institute.

Hi friends! Spring is officially here, and we’re getting into that weather “sweet spot” where you can take your workout outside. It’s a great way to switch up your routine, and also get a little fresh air.

Bodyweight Workout You Can Take Outside This Spring

When we lived in Tucson, I’d get some questions and/or funny looks for taking my workouts outside. This is also because Tucson is usually a thousand degrees, but I digress. “Why do you have your yoga mat? Are you really going to do yoga outside?” “Why are you carrying that kettlebell around?” In San Diego, it’s very different. It’s very common to see multiple solo and group workout sessions happening at the parks and beaches, all the time. It’s pretty cool to see the various fitness stations that people set up, including TRX straps tied onto trees, mats and dumbbells, agility ladders, and kettlebells.

I created this workout that you can try out outdoors as a way to change up the scenery, and it’s also perfect for a traveling or hotel room workout. All you need is your own bodyweight. As always, check with a doctor before making any fitness changes and modify as needed.  

Spring bodyweight workout you can do anywhere! Take this workout outside or try it in your hotel room next time you're traveling! fitnessista.com

Tart Cherry Recipe for Workout Recovery

I’ve been trying to pay more attention to my nutrition lately, especially when it comes to pre- and post-workout choices. For every workout, I make sure to get a good balance of protein and carbs both before and following my sweat session. A special touch I’ve been enjoying for recovery: Montmorency tart cherry juice.

Montmorency tart cherry juice

There is an incredible amount of research on the positive effects of tart cherries. They may reduce strength loss and aid in recovery following intense exercise. Runners in two studies who drank tart cherry juice before and after their races experienced a faster recovery of strength. Montmorency tart cherries have a high amount of anthocyanins, which are beautiful in color and have been demonstrated to protect the body against inflammation and various diseases. Drinking tart cherry juice can also aid in sleep. You can check out more of the benefits here!

The best part: tart cherries taste AMAZING, so it’s easy to include them in your diet. (You can find them in juice form, frozen or dried.) They are certainly tart, which makes them a perfect complement to sweet and savory dishes. I’m always looking for more ways to enjoy tart cherry juice in my diet, and one of my favorite methods is to mix equal parts tart cherry juice with goat Greek yogurt. It combines the muscle-building and probiotic properties of the yogurt, with the recovery benefits of the tart cherry juice.

Tart cherry juice and greek yogurt

Tart Cherry Pineapple Parfait

Something I did lately to take it over the top: layered it with some grain-free pineapple cake for the ultimate parfait. It looks decadent, but this breakfast treat is packed with healthy fats, protein, and tart cherry juice. Plus, it will get those summer vibes going strong. 🙂

Tart cherrie pineapple cake parfait

Here’s the recipe if you’d like to give it a try!

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Tart Cherry Pineapple Cake Parfait

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Ingredients

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For the pineapple layer

  • 2 cups of chopped pineapple, fresh or frozen
  • pinch of sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons of maple syrup

For the cake

  • 2 cups of almond meal
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • pinch of sea salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 4 oz cinnamon applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

For the parfait

  • 4 oz yogurt mixed with 4 oz tart cherry juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 and spray a 10×13 baking dish with nonstick spray or olive oil.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, sea salt and maple syrup. Spread on the bottom of the baking dish in an even layer.
  3. In the same bowl, combine the almond meal, baking soda and sea salt. Whisk in the eggs, honey, applesauce, and vanilla.
  4. Pour the batter on top of the pineapple, and bake for 30-35 minutes, until set and golden brown. Allow to cook slightly.
  5. Build your parfait! Crumble some the pineapple cake into a wine glass or tumbler, and then alternate layers of crumbled cake with your tart cherry yogurt.

 

Pineapple cake

Healthy tart cherries pineapple cake parfait

I topped mine with a little coconut milk whipped cream. 🙂

Enjoy!

Do you have a solid pre- and post workout nutrition routine, or do you like to change things up? Have you tried tart cherry juice? What’s your favorite way to enjoy it?

Boost workout recovery with this healthy tart cherry pineapple parfait

Hope you have a wonderful day!
xo

Gina

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14 Comments

  1. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious on March 15, 2016 at 3:37 pm

    Generally I don’t eat anything before my workouts because they’re really early in the morning and my stomach just cannot take anything that early, but after I always load up on my Vega protein shake, eggs and a veggie hash with plantains.

  2. Erin @ Her Heartland Soul on March 15, 2016 at 6:07 pm

    Mmm I love tarte cherries!

  3. Les @ The Balanced Berry on March 15, 2016 at 6:14 pm

    This workout looks fabulous Gina! It is a personal dream of mine to live in Southern California and workout outside in the sunshine 🙂 I live in Seattle, so needless to say we do everything indoors from September to June haha. The parfait looks amazing as well!

    • Fitnessista on March 16, 2016 at 10:49 pm

      thank you, friend!! even if you just come out for a visit, you have to do it!

  4. Megan Little on March 15, 2016 at 7:11 pm

    Did you know that tart cherry juice is also beneficial for persons who have gout? It helps to lower serum (blood) uric acid levels! Great idea mixing it in the yogurt! That looks so good!

    • Fitnessista on March 16, 2016 at 10:48 pm

      i had no idea! that’s amazing!! my grandfather has gout. i’m going to tell him to drink this 🙂

  5. Sarah F on March 16, 2016 at 1:52 am

    I generally do quick 30 minute work-outs, so I don’t eat much beforehand unless I’m absolutely starving. Since I work-out at home, my post work-out snack is usually just dinner. Even if not for a workout, that parfait looks delicious! I may have to start having a post-work out snack just so I can enjoy 😛

    • Fitnessista on March 16, 2016 at 10:48 pm

      hahah i love it 🙂

  6. sam @ Barrister's Beet on March 16, 2016 at 6:25 pm

    Ahhh! This looks amazing. I’m a big fan of tart cherry juice. I also love the unsweetened dried cherries from Trader Joe’s. I love tossing them in oatmeal, or on top of a crumble. Thanks for the workout – pinned! Going to try it this weekend : )

    • Fitnessista on March 16, 2016 at 10:42 pm

      let me know how it goes!

  7. Aleeha on March 17, 2016 at 10:28 am

    I really want to get into fitness so I’m going to save this post!
    Also that parfait looks delicious!
    Aleeha xXx
    http://www.halesaaw.com/

  8. masala girl on March 17, 2016 at 4:42 pm

    i love this workout! i’ll keep it on the list to add in with the calendar 🙂 also love how you mixed the juice with yogurt- i’ve never actually done that!!

  9. Ali on March 22, 2016 at 7:21 pm

    Yummmm! I had this pineapple cake on my prep list but realized when I got home I was out of almond flour…*palm to forehead*. It’s in the oven right meowwwww. I’m so exited. I’m going to put some on my chia seed pudding since I can’t do yogurt 🙂 Thanks for always providing the BEST recipes Gina!

    • Fitnessista on March 22, 2016 at 8:11 pm

      yes! let me know how it turns out 🙂

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