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 is probably a granny smith apple with peanut butter or a chia bar! Great snack ideas in your post above.
I have been reading your blog for 3-4 years now, and I can’t help but feel like there is an inauthentic tone to your sponsored posts. If you loved these snacks when you drove from Ocala to Jacksonville, why didn’t you post about it then?
hi marie! i’m so sorry to hear this, but i do appreciate you taking the time to reach out to me. i promise this was 100% the truth but since it’s not on the blog, i can see why you might doubt my sincerity though i have honestly never posted everything i eat on the blog and snacks are usually the first thing that get left off (especially when i’m just eating them in the car)! all i can say is that i really do love their snacks, eat them myself and appreciate the way they are made without artificial ingredients, so this partnership seemed like a good fit to me. i also want to thank you for reading for so long! i truly do appreciate it and don’t take your readership or comments lightly! <3
Thank you for taking the time to respond. I know you are up front about not posting everything you eat, but I just wanted to let you know how this post came across to me–and possibly other readers. I appreciate your reply. Thanks.
Justin’s vanilla almond butter to go packets :]
Love those, too!
Love to eat yogurt piled with fruit after a workout!
I like Greek yogurt or a smoothie!
Almond Butter, Chia Seeds, and Frozen Banana slices…it’s pretty much the best thing ever.
for a quick one I do rice cakes and peanut butter, but if at home post-workout I do a green smoothie!
I love a scrambled egg or almond milk mixed with amazing grass superfood powder!
hard boiled eggs and apple/pb for the win!
Chocolate milk and pretzels all the way!
I love a Goji energy square, a smoothie, or a banana.
My favorite post workout snack is a smoothie or trail mix!
I love a smoothie with a frozen banana, almond milk, and some protein powder!
I love to snack on a few dates.
I normally go with a smoothie, unless its a midday workout and I have to go back to office, then I’m all about the grab & go!
RIce Cake with peanut butter!
Think thin chunky peanut butter protein bars are my favorite post workout snack. Or, if it’s been a hard one, I just eat all the things 😉
Justin’s butter and banana or apple.
Smoothie.
Cottage Cheese and fruit.
Do I have to pick just one?
I love to munch on veggie sticks and guac or some fruit. Yum!! Thanks for the giveaway 🙂
Yogurt topped with granola and strawberries. Sometimes a scoop of nut butter on top too:)
I love yogurt with nuts or fruit with nut butter after a workout!
cool down smoothie including chocolate protein powder, banana, unsweetened coconut milk, date + 1 tbsp natural peanut butter! heaven
fage plain yogurt!
I either love a smoothie with fruit, protein and spinach or toast with PB and honey!
I love, love, love the sweet and salty mix of regular ol’ trail mix, especially the fancy mixes that come from my grocery’s bulk foods but even the less gourmet version from my vending machine 🙂
My favorite post workout snack is a banana topped with almond butter and unsweetened coconut flakes – yum!
I love oat, honey, and nut butter balls! Maybe some chocolate chips thrown in for good measure 🙂
I’ve recently started eating Wella bars (found from Costco) after my runs in the morning. They are full of protein and easy to digest right after a longer workout.
It’s hard to beat peanut butter and banana after a hard workout.
My favorite post-workout snack is a green smoothie!
I love some hummus and veggies after a workout!
Thank you for the snack ideas! I run all the bad time but have a bad habit of not eating for a long time after a workout because I generally don’t feel hungry. I’m going to have to try your proteins, carbohydrates and fat combo later this afternoon. 🙂 Apples & peanut butter here I come.
Usually just nuts of some sort and a banana, but sometimes an Archer Farms trail mix of almost any variety!
I’m loving these Simple Bites snacks from Costco – they’re packed full of organic oats, cranberries, almonds and much more!
After a workout I love anything with Almond or peanut butter! It keeps my full and tastes AMAZING!
My favorite post-workout snack is cottage cheese mixed with some jam and almonds. It is delicious!!
I love pb and banana rollups!
Either a smoothie or peanut butter toast topped with frozen banana slices.
Love the idea of adding popcorn and freeze fried fruit to trail mix! I love smashed avocado on a rice cake or piece of toast and a couple hard boiled eggs post workout. So yummy and satisfying!
banana with peanut butter!
My favorite thing to eat after a work out is ice cream…just kidding! 😉 I really love to have an apple and peanut butter.
Love those ideas! Many times I just grab a Luna Bar, but I need to get my hands on some trail mix 🙂
A smoothie or banana & pb!
I love Greek yogurt mixed with berries and nuts! YUM!
After a hard workout I just dive into my jar of peanut butter with a spoon. Can’t beat it!
I work out first thing in the morning, so post-workout I eat breakfast: oatmeal, fruit, nut butter and milk.
I love making banana, peanut butter and hemp seed sushi bites! All you do is take one whole, peeled banana, spread some natural pb on top and sprinkle with hemp seeds. Slice into bite sized “sushi” and you’ve got a healthy, portable little snack 🙂
I usually have a banana with almond butter after a cardio workout and a triple zero greek yogurt (this has 15 grams of protein) after a weight based workout.
My favorite post workout snack is frozen bananas dipped in almond butter! So tasty!
I usually go for something some sort of fruit and nut butter combo. Sometimes I’ll grab a Kind bar or something similar if I’m on the go.