When I’m packing up a snack to enjoy after a sweaty workout, I typically look for something that has a healthy mix of proteins, carbohydrates and fat. When a snack contains all three of these components, I feel way more satisfied than I would if I just snacked on something like an apple without the spoonful of peanut butter that I try to include because I know it will help a ton with satiety (and flavor)!
Easy Post-Workout Snacks
Below you will find a few of my favorite easy post-workout snacks.
- Trail Mix
This one is a personal favorite because the combinations you can create are endless! For a trail mix that incorporates whole grains, healthy fats and protein, try mixing together air-popped popcorn, nuts, cacao nibs and unsweetened freeze-dried fruit! It’s salty, sweet and filling, too!
- Apple or Pear Slices with Peanut Butter
While I often use mini Tupperware containers to pack single-portions of nut butter with me, I’ll also throw a whole jar of peanut butter in my bag if I’m in a rush! Slicing an apple or pear up ahead of time (and tossing the slices in lemon juice to prevent browning) to dip into the peanut butter makes this snack a great way to sneak in a serving of fresh fruit right after a workout.
- Hard Boiled Eggs with Carrot Sticks and Nuts
Hard boiled eggs are such a great portable protein option. Real food + Delicious taste = Win, win! I love pairing a couple of hard boiled eggs with crunchy carrot sticks and a handful of nuts.
- Greek Yogurt/Cottage Cheese with Fresh/Freeze-Dried Fruit and Chia Seeds/Nuts
This one works well for me because I have access to a fridge at my gym, but it’s also a great option for those who head home immediately after a workout and want something fast they can grab out of the fridge or pantry. Pop open a cup of Greek yogurt and top it with fresh or freeze-dried fruit. I absolutely love CVS’ freeze-dried strawberries and apples because they’re naturally sweet and crispy and add a crunchy texture to an otherwise creamy cup of Greek yogurt.
- Nut Butter Roll Up
Spread some peanut or almond butter on top of a whole wheat tortilla, add a few pieces of thinly sliced fruit and a sprinkle of cinnamon before rolling it up and digging in! Yum!
Question of the Day
What are some of your favorite snacks to eat after a workout?
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U mmm a peanut butter finger?
I’m boring but my favorite post workout snack is a protein shake – or maybe a quest bar. 🙂
My favorite snack is an apple dipped in peanut butter.
I usually workout before breakfast, but I like to have a protein shake for my breakfast to help cool me down. =)
I love Greek yogurt, berries and a bit of granola on top.
I love Greek yogurt with some peanut butter in it.
Cliff Bars!
My favorite post-workout snack is a homemade peanut butter granola energy bar.
protein smoothie! (frozen berries, greek yogurt, almond milk, chia seeds, nut butter)
I love Warrior Chia Bars
Banana with some PB!
I love trail mix after workouts or really anytime of day!
My favorite post workout snack is a Protein Shake! Always love knowing I get at least 20 grams of protein to build my muscles! Then, I eat my breakfast about an hour later. Pb & Banana toast is my favorite! Thanks for the chance to win!
Protein shake w/ whey protein, frozen banana and blueberries, peanut butter, cocoa powder, almond milk, and chia seeds. Yum!
After a run I LOVE chocolate milk!
I love a banana with peanut butter!
My favorite post workout snacks are a protein shake or PB/Nut butter with banana.
Fruit with peanut butter is my go to snack!
2% milk and peanut butter spread on an oatmeal raisin cookie.
If I’m home, I’ll make a kale smoothie with a scoop of protein powder. Otherwise, a Vega bar.
My favorite post workout snack is definitely a couple of dates with some cashew butter smeared inside!
Protein shake made with cashew milk. I will drink this while stretching or rolling!
Great article, my winner would be Hard Boiled Eggs with Carrot Sticks and Nuts.
My go-to post workout snack is almost always a smoothie!
Post workout I love a protein-smoothie- but I have to try your tips! Trailmix sounds good….
My go-ts are a protein shake or a peanut butter cookie Larabar – quick and easy.
I love peanut butter toast or with some crackers. Smoothies are my fave in the warmer months!
My favorite was listed here: apples and peanut butter:) or strawberries or bananas as the fruit 🙂
Popcorn and fruit!!
I love me a good banana or some apples and peanut butter. My go to for sure!
You can usually find my hand in the container of homemade PB granola after a workout 😉
I love canned peanut butter mixed with yogurt, sweetener and cinnamon. Yum
My favorite post-workout snack is an apple with peanut butter!
For something very fast, milk! Icy cold.
I love eating popcorn as well! Sometimes I’ll eat some homemade protein bite balls 🙂
I like frozen Greek yogurt slightly defrosted.
I feel so boring – I usually just have a plant-based protein shake. But that popcorn/strawberry/cacao nib/almond combo is making me drool…will be trying that super soon!
Apples with cinnamon or a protein shake
Sliced apple and PB ?
Sliced apple and PB ?