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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My favorite post workout snack would have to be a piece of whole grain toast with peanut butter. I know its boring but I never get sick of it!
I always try to mix up some shakeology with half a frozen banana and unsweetened almond milk – its like a milkshake!!
I love drinking a chocolate banana protein shake! Satisfies the chocolate fix and fills me up!
Love a banana with peanutbutter!
Love smoothies after a good workout! Especially in the summer time!
Almond Butter!
My go to post workout snack is a smoothie or crackers and low fat cheese.
Lately my go-to post workout snack has been rolled up deli turkey! Or an apple!
An apple or a halo….or two!!
Rice cakes with nut butter and strawberries!
Protein shake!
Smoothies!
Definitely a protein shake and apples and peanut butter! I also like frozen fruit when I’m sweaty from a work out
My favorite post workout snacks are almonds. If I have time, a smoothie too!
I usually make a smoothie w/ almond milk, spinach and whatever fruit I have lying around!
Any type of nut butter and fruit or whole wheat crackers.
Simply chocolate milk!
My favorite post-workout snack is cottage cheese and PB!
Dark chocolate!
apples and nut butter! or deli meat and some carrots
I love post-workout smoothies and yogurt bowls with fruit!
My favorite post workout snack is a banana with PB!
Apple or smoothie!
I enjoy drinking lots of water and eating something that has a lot of protein and carbs. I generally workout after work, so I head home and eat dinner. My favorite is probably chicken with rice or pasta.
I usually just go for a protein shake with almond milk!
Post-workout I love making green smoothies. I add 1 cup of almond milk, a scoop of protein powder, either 1 cup of berries or 1 bananas, some PB & spinach. Blend it up and voila! So easy and so tasty.
Peanut butter toast with a banana on top. Not too different from your tortilla idea!
I typically work out before dinner, so I end up eating grilled chicken with a veggie and brown rice, or some type of salad! If I work out during the day, I love to pair almonds with fruit.
Smoothies are my go to post workout fuel!
I try to workout between work and supper time, on my way home. So my favourite post-workout food would be supper!
But if I workout at a different time, I love fruit and cottage cheese and/or nut butters! Om nom nom!!
I love to have a banana and then a few honey wheat pretzels dipped in almond butter. Yum!
I love watermelon smoothies after a hot and sweaty workout!
I like making a half-sandwich with veggies like tomatoes, lettuce and hummus!
Oatmeal peanut butter banana smoothie!!
Peanut butter and banana or apples!
My favorite post work out snack is usually a few handfuls of trail mix. So easy and I can leave a bag in my car without worrying about refrigeration. Sometimes, a generous scoop of peanut butter hits the spot too!
I love a homemade protein shake with protein powder, some kind of a leafy green, and frozen fruit. Or a banana and peanut butter.
My favorite post workout snack is mashed sweet potato!
I love peanut butter and bananas!
I love a cheese stick with carrots after I work out!
lactose-free and protein enriched chocolate milk! It’s so good after a long sweaty run! (post-water drinking of course)
smoothies!
I promise I’m not just saying this but really anything with peanut butter — bananas, rice cakes, bread, a spoon, anything! I’m also a huge fan of trail mix.
Apple slices and peanut butter! All day, everyday 🙂 Yummy!
Protein smoothie
I love a spoonful of peanut or almond butter!
love an apple or a banana paired with a bowl of unshelled peanuts!!
I can never go wrong with almond butter and cinnamon piled high on rice cakes!
A banana spread with almond butter and rolled in granola
My go-to post workout snack is a nice cold smoothie in the summertime or a slice of whole wheat toast with peanut butter (and often an apple on the side) when it’s not as warm outside!