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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Sweet potato and almond butter
I love anything with peanut butter, especially apples or unsalted rice cakes!
My go to is a slice of toasted double protein bread with a smear of peanut butter.
Yum! I really want to try those freeze-dried strawberries! I love bananas or apples with peanut butter, or a fruit/veggie smoothie.
I really like cottage cheese and fruit (loving strawberry season now) or a rice cake with almond butter.
I love Greek yogurt topped with homemade granola or if I’m on the go an apple and some almonds!
I have been on a trail mix kick lately!
I workout at 6a so my go-to post w/o meal is usually a protein pancake/waffle (egg whites, cinnamon, pumpkin & old fashioned oats), but sometimes I’ll make an mushroom/zucchini/egg white omelet and pumpkin oatmeal. My on-the-go-post w/o meal is usually a chocolate sfh protein and strawberry karoblyn shake – delish.
Apples and peanut butter or a smoothie 🙂
My absolute favorite post workout snack is a green smoothie!
Apples and peanut butter every day! <3
I love yogurt with fresh or frozen fruit!
I love yogurt or Shakeology right after a workout! I would love to try those dried strawberries though…I LOVE dried pineapple but the brand I have been buying has SO much sugar!
Oh I never thought about putting cacao nibs in trail mix! Yum!! My go to post workout snack these days is half a banana or an apple with some cashews 🙂
I love a smoothie or banana with some PB!
I love a sliced up banana with peanut butter spread on the slices! If it’s summer and I’m going to work out outdoors, I’ll prep my snack and stick it in the freezer so I have something cold and delicious to eat when I get back!
I change it up based on craving, but these days I am all about my apples with pb!
I like the Earth Grains Greek Yogurt!
Love chocolate milk right after a long run! Also love a good peanut butter finger !
Cheese and pretzels!
I love a green smoothie after a workout!
My favorite post workout snack is hard boiled eggs or cottage cheese! Gotta protein it up!
A banana with peanut butter is my go to post workout! I am a totaly snacker and these snacks looks awesome from CVS.
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Snack prize?! Yes please!! Favorite post workout snack is hardboiled eggs for sure. I love eggs 🙂
My favorite post-workout snack is a banana with crunchy peanut butter 🙂
Favorite workout snack has to be avocado toast but I’m going to check out the freeze dried fruit for sure! That looks right up my alley and I walk by CVS on the way home from the gym 🙂
It’s usually a smoothie! Lately I’ve been obsessed with my “strawberry quik” smoothie which is frozen bananas, strawberries, cashews or almonds and coconut water. Love it!
Peanut butter on an English muffin or a smoothie.
I’m partial to trail mix or a bar after a workout. The Gold Emblem Abound Pomegranate & Cranberry Snack Bars are fantastic!
I love greek yogurt and a banana
I’ll usually have a delicious smoothie with some protein powder, frozen banana, and whatever other frozen fruit I have on hand!
I like to eat a rice cake with almond butter and banana 🙂
I am an apple and peanut butter gal through and through. It is definitely my go to snack for a post workout or run. Cottage cheese and a cup of greek yogurt are sometimes thrown in the mix as well!
I love grabbing a spoonful or two of this honey peanut butter I found recently – SO GOOD, and it’s enough so I can take a shower and make dinner before I’m starving. If I can’t make dinner right away, I’ll have a cheesestick as well or do peanut butter on toast.
Great snack ideas! I have been know to eat a variety of the things you listed but I sometimes will eat beef jerky or a protein bar/shake.
I’ll usually have a fuji apple!
I love pb and banana! Or slice of Ezekiel bread with egg, avocado, and sriracha–YUM!!!
My favorite right now is cottage cheese and cara cara orange slices!
I love greek yogurt with fruit and nuts or sometimes just a chocolate milk!
I love doing rice cakes and peanut butter, sometimes throw in some yogurt if I am at home!
I love sunbutter on toast with chia seeds with a chocolate PB protein smoothie
I make a quick smoothie with yogurt and some frozen fruit. Love freeze-dried strawberries
My go to snack is an apple and natural crunchy peanut butter
fav post workout snacks include date + nut butter, protein ball, or a hard boiled egg paired with something else. oh also a pb and strawberry quesadilla!
Shakeology, almond butter, 1/2 banana and ice but if I’m in a rush then dates or fruit with almond butter!
I love to make a smoothie with frozen fruit, almond milk and almond butter. Yum!!
i love a chopped apple with greek yogurt, topped with cereal and/or peanut butter!!!
I love an apple with almond butter after a workout or greek yogurt with berries and granola.
Thanks for the great ideas!
Smoothies with fruit, almond milk, and protein powder are my favorite.