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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Usually a protein smoothie with almond milk, chocolate protein powder and organic frozen cherries.
I love smoothies post workout!
Smoothies are my favorite. Not great as a on-the-go option though
i love nut butter and banana. i’m typically driving home pretty soon after a work out so i grab a banana and a squeeze pack of peanut or almond butter.
I’m with you on the peanut butter and banana combo!
My favorite post workout snack is a nuts&spices kind bar or one of your gluten free orange chocolate chip muffins!
YUM!
hummus & crackers or half a bagel w/ some nut butter
I love a banana and/or a kind bar after a workout along with a bottle of ice cold water (now that it’s almost summer).
Greek yogurt with honey, nuts and cinnamon! Or classic veggies and hummus 🙂
I love boiled eggs too. And Greek yogurt with nuts and fruit! Or pb toast. Or protein shake/bar!
Honestly my favorite snack is two spoonfuls of peanut butter! You can never go wrong with this magical and delicious post workout treat!
My favorite snack is a banana with peanut butter, hands down! But I bring hard boiled eggs with me everywhere, so I end up eating them a lot too.
I need a fat post workout. I love peanut butter, guac, or nuts for the fat. Crackers or fruit as a complement 🙂
Peanut butter and banana ! or a gluten free toast with honey !!! i am obsessed with those post workout snacks 🙂
Fruit and peanut butter!
I usually need a little time after my workout for a snack but anything peanut butter related is a favorite!
Greek Yogurt!
I’m a sucker for apple dipped in peanut butter + cinnamon!
trail mix is my favorite!
i’m always looking for a new snack! my latest post workout snack is a protein shake (protein +water) and a slice of ezekiel bread and almond butter! So satisfying!!
Favorite snack combos for me are definitely chunky PB + an apple, or Greek yogurt + 1/4 c of Kashi Go Lean! Crunch cereal (makes me feel like I’m eating granola with less of the guilt!)
Greek yogurt w/ fresh or frozen fruit, whole grain cereal, and peanut butter!
Does Chocolate Milk count?? I also love toast with almond butter and bananas!
I love quest bars!
Chocolate Milk is my obsession but I also adore any nut butter with bananas! Love your ideas as well!
I’m all about smoothies for a post workout snack!
Apples and peanut butter! Nothing better! Needs to be the crunchy kind too.
Trail mix or deli meat and cheese roll ups!
Cereal!
Homemade hummus and veg/pretzel sticks.
I love cottage cheese with fruit!
I love anything with peanut butter! Typically I have just a spoonful…or two 🙂
Love apples and p.b.!
My favorite is a smoothie with fruit chia seeds and nut butter!
egg white oatmeal w/ banana and pb if I have time to prepare something or a microwave to heat it up. Otherwise, I like greek yogurt with pb and granola!
Ezekiel toast and almond butter, any time of the day!
banana with peanut or almond butter
After a long run, I eat…everything! Normally I will snack on something like trail mix or nuts while making a delicious feast! These snacks would be a great addition to my healthy snacking obsession!
Greek yog or cottage cheese with sunbutter
Chocolate milk!
Nutritious smoothie – hands down! Filling, cooling, (a must in Florida!), and sweet!
A spoonful of almond butter with some mini chocolate chips sprinkled on top!
A tropical smoothie! 🙂
Cottage cheese with chia and bananas
A refreshing fruit/spinach smoothie and hard boiled eggs, a little cheese, and crackers for some crunch
Smoothies are my go-to post-workout, but they all look great!
My favorite snack is greek yogurt with some berries and granola!
Mine is a homemade granola bar!
I’m always in the mood for a banana with peanut butter as a post-workout snack!
I usually go for homemade granola bars!