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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Avocado Smoothie!
I love the peanut butter and fruit tortillas too!
Rice cake with peanut butter and cheese!
Banana with peanut butter
Carrots and peanut butter!
My favorite post workout snack is a smoothie!
I love salty nuts! The salt & vinegar ones from Emerald are my go-to right now but I also love the wasabi soy.
Thanks!
Banana and PB is always good or fresh fruit to help rehydrate.
My post workout snack is a smoothie!
banana and peanut butter!
I always try to have a protein shake after a hard workout!
I love an apple and string cheese!
Ants on a log-celery, peanut butter, and raisins!
I drink coconut water while snacking on an apple with almond butter.
hummus and carrots.
I love a banana and peanut butter!
I usually follow my workouts with a protein shake with some added carbs and BCAAs. I do love nut butter with carrots or fruit as well! And you’re right – can’t go wrong with some hardboiled eggs and carrots!
Chocolate cashew milk!
hummus + carrots or other raw veggies (and maybe a few pretzels too!)
A banana with peanut butter is my favorite post-workout snack. 🙂
My favorite post-workout snack is anything with peanut butter! 🙂
My go to post workout snack is a smoothie with banana, peanut butter and some protein powder!
After a good workout, I love to make a protein smoothie! I always like to include PB2, protein powder, along with some fruits in my smoothies! So good! 🙂
My favorite post-workout snack is a protein smoothie, topped with trail mix/granola!
Nut butter & a banana!
I love having a banana both before and after I workout. Especially if it’s a long run! Peanut butter is an added bonus!
Cottage cheese!
I love peanut butter on whole wheat toast!
Banana “ice cream”!!
My favorite post workout snack is a smoothie! Especially since it allows you to make so many different flavors.
Apple and peanut butter or trail mix are my go-tos!
Banana and peanut butter!
Love Greek yogurt or some type of nut butter on whole wheat bread with banana slices!
I love a cold smoothie after a sweaty workout!
Varies between a protein shake and an apple with peanut butter. Thanks for such a nice giveaway!
Figi apple sprinkled with cinnamon & peanut butter! 🙂
banana and peanut butter!
i used to be a huge smoothie fan, but have found myself lacking the motivation to make one before work in the morning! now i work out, shower, then grab a banana, greek yogurt, and some sort of mix in (nuts, granola, something crunchy!!) to eat at work
pb and banana!
a big bowl of oatmeal, topped with fruit, chia seeds, and almond milk!
I loveeee a cold fruit/protein smoothie topped with a little trail mix!
I love a delicious protein and fruit packed smoothie!
Apple and PB!
I love apples and peanut butter as a snack so delicious!!
Protein shake always makes me feel better after a workout and for the rest of the day too 🙂
I love a simple apple and almond butter combination. Sweet yet savory!
I love to have an apple and peanut butter! Anything with peanut butter and I’m sold =)
I usually workout right after work, so when I get home it’s time for dinner! I try to cook on Sundays so I can have chicken waiting for me!
Greek yogurt mixed with dry cereal!
I love smoothies! I almost do the tortilla with banana and pb. I warm it up in the microwave after throwing in a few chocolate chips 😀