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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Coconut water!
I love veggies & hummus!
Sunflower butter and celery!
greek yogurt with fruit! or banana + almond butter
Apple and pb!
I always look forward to my little bowl of mixed cereal, almonds, and raisins after a work out!
Banana with almond butter!
Apples and nut butter
Apple with peanut butter is definitely my go to!
Lately my post-workout meal has been some squash, green beans, and Trader Joe’s jalapeno chicken sausage. The pistachios and almonds above sound delicious though!
My favorite post workout snack is red peppers and hummus! Delish! I recently made my own hummus……yummm!!!
oatmeal with peanut butter, peanut butter sandwich, spoonful of peanut butter…pretty much anything with peanut butter! I’m obsessed 🙂
I just came back from a run and made eggs!
Since becoming pregnant I have had the most intense cravings for citrus after a sweaty workout. Lately, my go-to post-workout snack have been big, juicy naval oranges!
Dried fruit and nuts are my favorites
Cinnamon raisin toast with peanut butter!
Bananas and peanut butter, apples and peanut butter, carrots and peanut butter….. anything with peanut butter!!
Low fat chocolate milk is one of my favorite post-workout snacks! I also enjoy plain Fage Greek yogurt with banana slices!
Almonds & string cheese or banana & almond butter
I love raw almonds and Strawberry Greek yogurt. Yummy
After a sweaty workout, I love something cool, so I usually go with a protein smoothie (frozen bananas, strawberries, almond milk, spinach and protein powder) always topped with something crunchy..like nuts, toasted rolled oats (now I’m going to have to try freeze dried fruit!) Love that smooth/crunchy texture combo.
My go to is PB & banana!
Fruit smoothies!
I have definitely fallen in love with smoothies as a healthy post-workout snack. Frozen bananas and chia seeds are pretty much constant ingredients!
I love eggs, sweet potato or plantains, or some apple with almond butter!
Definitely chocolate milk!
My favorite post workout snack is green juice. I love my juicer, and a big glass of spinach/orange juice really hits the spot after an intense workout. When I don’t want to take the time to make juice, a huge bowl of spinach with some onion, poppyseed dressing, and cottage cheese is my go-to snack.
My go to is a vanilla protein shake with some popcorn or a rice cake on the side! Freeze dried strawberries are my favorite- this giveaway looks awesome!
Almond butter + banana is my go to!
My favorite snack Is frozen grapes and yogurt!
Homemade granola bites!
My favorite post work out snack is a vegetable juice along with a couple of hard boiled eggs!
My fave is an apple or banana + all natural peanut butter. The best!
Yogurt with cereal/granola and fruit!
Since I usually work out early, a protein shake and hearty breakfast (usually with sausage and a paleo pancake). Not technically a snack, but I’m usually in the mood for a full meal afterward!
lately i’ve been loving a kind bar, trail mix, or smoothie!
A banana with peanut butter!
Hard boiled eggs, carrots, and nuts!!! Yummy!!!
Oooo what a fun giveaway! I’ll have to check out this brand at my local CVS. I love a nice cold fruit & veggie smoothie right after working out 🙂
I usually incorporate something with peanut butter!:) Apple and peanut butter or a pb/banana whole wheat wrap! Delicious!
my fav snack lately is an apple (loving the pink lady ones) with greek yogurt!
i love almond butter on rice cakes with a banana and sprinkle of cinnamon. So satisfying!
Love that snack with the freeze dried strawberries – that sounds like a great mix of salty and tart post workout! Lately, I’ve been on a big post-workout protein shake kick. But it never hurts to mix it up. 🙂
I love protein shakes after I workout. They’re quick and satisfying!
Granola with coconut cream.
My Love simple carbs after a workout!
Greek yogurt is my favorite post-workout snack!
My stomach is always a bit wonky after a workout so I love a glass of 2% lactose free milk with a glug of maple syrup. It’s easy on my digestion and tastes delicious after a tough sweat session.
I love something healthy and satisfying like carrots and hummus or mixed nuts.
Greek yogurt & almonds or anything covered with peanut butter!
Vanilla protein shake: Almond milk, vanilla protein powder, frozen banana!