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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I crave salty snacks after my workout – pretzels and nut butter is a fav! Or trail mix!
I like a protien shake or bar, plain greek yogurt and some fresh berries, or kind bars, yum!
I love a good Quest bar!
banana with peanut butter!
Anything with peanut butter! I always can eat and apple with pb after any workout!
Smoothies. I don’t like to drink before I work out, so I have to replenish right away!
Greek Yogurt Mash-up or Protein smoothie!
Most of my workouts are runs and there’s nothing better post-run than organic chocolate milk!
Banana and peanut butter is my go to!
usually a green smoothie w protein powder!
I love noshing on trail mix or apple with peanut butter….guess we have similar taste 🙂
Peanut butter! Or a veggie burger patty 🙂
Crackers with guacamole
Definitely greek yogurt with granola! nom!
I love this line of snacks, too! As far as post-workout snacks go, I love Banana and Peanut Butter – it always hits the spot!
I love a whole wheat tortilla with peanut butter and banana on it!
I usually pack a handful of nuts and dried fruit, but all of these ideas sound great! Excited to add some variety to my snacking 🙂
Apples and Cheese slices 🙂
Snacks (post-workout or not) are basically my favorite thing ever haha. My current favorites are probably mixed nuts and apples – super portable and delicious! That Blueberry Lemon Almond Crunch also sounds amazing, would love to give it a try!
greek yogurt with berries!
I love having a thick cold smoothie after working out. I use plant based protein powder (I have a dairy allergy), fresh and frozen fruit, and a splash of lemonade for some tartness. It’s so refreshing when I’m a sweaty mess!
Trail mix is one of my favorites.
I workout at 630 am so it’s usually breakfast time when I get done. Scrambled eggs with salsa and veggies!
My favorite post workout snack is a banana with peanut butter! You can’t beat that combination!
a banana or a granola bar, depending on how long I worked out 🙂
Love an ice cold smoothie to help cool down 🙂
I love an energy bite – trail mix energy bites this week.
I usually workout in the morning, so my post-workout snack is actually breakfast. My favorite lately has been Greek yogurt mixed with fruit, nuts, and a drizzle of honey or chocolate chips for sweetness.
I love any kind of nut and a cold glass of chocolate milk post run 🙂
Usually I reach for something cold and refreshing like a protein shake. Or chocolate milk after a long run 🙂
Raw almonds. 🙂
I like having cheesesticks with nuts, an apple with natural peanut butter or egg salad after a workout. Sometimes I’ll have a protein shake with protein powder in coconut or almond milk.
My favorite post workout snack would be some cut up avocado, mango and olives.
Peanut butter crackers! Salty and simple!
I love protein shakes with almond milk, almond butter and chocolate protein powder!
My favorite post workout snack is yogurt with dry oats and fruit!
I love making a spinach, kale and frozen fruit smoothie with almond milk and a little scoop of vanilla protein powder after a sweaty workout!
My favorite post workout snack is starburst jelly beans. Don’t judge.
I usually workout in the morning before work, and my go to post workout, pre shower snack is a glass of dark chocolate almond milk. then I pack a more substantial breakfast, usually overnight oats with a banana, cinnamon and walnuts to eat when I get to work.
Sliced apples with melted peanut butter and honey drizzled over the slices with chocolate chips on top. Works as a healthy dessert as well!
Chocolate milk!
Nuts or dried fruit for me along w/a bottle of water. No spoons & helps me feel full quickly
I love a banana with peanut butter post-workout!
A simple apple satisfies my appetite, sometimes eaten alongside cottage cheese with jam and cinnamon for added protein!
I usually love a protein shake with some fruit and almond milk in it – and it helps me cool down as well after a sweaty workout…..
Apple slices with peanut butter!
I love popcorn anytime! It would be wonderful with the freeze dried strawberries!
I love Greek yogurt with cereal and fruit!
I usually go for Greek yogurt, peanutbutter and a cereal mixed in
I love getting a protein, fat, and carb as soon as I leave Pure Barre (I’m a PB addict!) A plant-based bar like the ALT bar made by Larabar is always a delicious and a satisfying award a tough class!