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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Either a smoothie or a banana with peanut butter is my go-to snack for after a workout.
Overnight Oatmeal (your recipe with dark chocolate nibs on top) is my favorite post workout snack. It’s a meal and a dessert for my sore muscles. Then a cup of green tea.
Lasts me for a couple hours. Thanks Julie!
Costco rice rollers with PB2!
I love beef jerky after a workout. I buy a natural brand that’s also from grass-fed beef and it’s not too salty, but I can’t buy it too often!
Apple and peanut butter
Apples with peanut butter!
Favorite post workout snack—a fruit smoothie with chia seeds, green powder, and protein powder!
Either avocado egg salad or a protein shake!
Favorite snack after a workout would be a smoothie with either protein powder or nut butter. For other times, I’m all about popcorn!
I’m usually on the go in my car so an almond coconut bar.
banana spinach smoothie
I love having a smoothie after a workout.
almonds! Or apple and peanut butter!
greek yogurt with slivered almonds :))
I love a handful of almonds, cashews and cranberries or a protein shake with banana and peanut butter!
I love yogurt as a post workout snack. The cold is so refreshing!
I love cottage cheese with blueberries or banana and a little bit of honey!!
Trail mix with macadamias, coconut chips and some dried blueberries! 🙂
My favorite snack is a whole wheat tortilla, with peanut butter spread on it, granola on top of the peanut butter, half of a banana on top of the granola and a honey drizzle. Roll it up and eat! It tastes so good and can be customized depending on what flavor of granola used and what nut butter used. So yummy!
Green smoothie or greek yogurt with chia seeds and raisins. Thanks !
I work out mostly in the mornings and my favorite snack after the gym is yogurt wiThe berries and granola. I have a CVS close by and will definitely be checking out these snacks!
I love any kind of trail mix!
Almond butter and banana…it’s the perfect anytime snack.
I love eating a banana with pb!
I love making a chocolate, pb and banana protein shake with a piece of string cheese after the gym!
Peanut butter and banana is my go-to! Lately, I’ve been living frozen grapes too!
Almonds!
I sometimes get so confused on what is an appropriate post work out snacks as everyone seems to have a different opinion however I found I respond best to protein and healthy fats. I like to snack on jerky and nuts or fruit and peanut butter.
Banana Nesquik is my favorite post workout snack
1/2 a quest bar, tbsp nut butter, 1/2 cup organic skim milk
I love anything with peanut butter for a post workout snack! Trail mix is also a go-to!
Banana and peanut butter are my go-to. Sometimes chocolate milk with that!
Trail mix and a piece of fruit is a current favorite!
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Greek yogurt and a nanner!
I usually grab a granola bar or piece of fruit. I’d love to try out some new snacks!
Almonds or veggies and hummus.
I love a cheese and an apple. Or a Larabar. Or almonds. Or peanut butter on ANYHING.
I love snacking on turkey and cheese roll-ups post-workout.
Sweet potato with almond butter 🙂
I really like smoothies over the summer because they are a little easier to get down when you are still hot and not ready to eat something more. I’m a big fan of pb, too! 🙂
one of my go-to post workout snacks is yogurt with some granola or trail mix on top.. I also love your idea of hard boiled eggs!
My favorite post-workout snack is also apples and peanut butter. I eat it almost every day!
Greek yogurt and granola 🙂
I love a warm piece of toast with some almond butter and jam. Keeps me full and satisfied for a bit post workout without weighing me down.
Greek yogurt and berries!
A smoothie with spinach, peanut butter, yogurt, and frozen fruit always hit the spot for me, summer or winter!
I love either and apple or banana with peanut butter!
I love chocolate protein powder mixed with some crunchy peanut butter and some water! What a great giveaway! Thank you!!!
I love a banana with nut butter!