As someone who regularly teaches group exercise classes, I end up eating a lot of my post-workout snacks at the gym immediately following a workout. I typically don’t have much time to spare before I need to either grab a quick shower or use some cleansing cloths to get the sweat off my face and return to the gym floor. For me, easy and healthy post-workout snacks are not only preferred for the sake of convenience but also a necessity!
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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An apple with nut butter is my post workout snack of choice.
Most of my workouts are before or after work so I’m usually eating breakfast or dinner afterwards lol. However, on weekends I’ll grab something quick like nuts or Greek yogurt.
I have been obsessed lately with apples an peanut butter, I feel like I can’t go a day without this snack in my life! I love having this after my morning run, it gives back energy so that I can tackle the rest of the day!
I would reaaaally love to win this!! I think my most frequent post-workout snack is chocolate milk because it’s easy!
apple and peanut butter is my favorite!
I love chocolate milk or apple + pb
Definitely berries and almonds! I usually need to grab something quickly as soon as I walk in the door!
My favorite post-workout snack is a smoothie or chocolate milk. Or maybe french fries…
After a workout I love to eat Greek yogurt or have a banana with nut butter!
Apple and almond butter for the win!!
I need to be better about having quick post-workout snacks…. I work from home, and tend to shower, snag a late lunch & start working again. When I need to rush into a meeting, however, sometimes I settle for just an apple & don’t get the benefits of carbs, proteins, or fats! When I’m on top of things, and am not eating lunch post-workout, I tend to go with peanut butter & banana, possibly on toast!
I love making fruit and veggie smoothies after a workout. So refreshing!
I love eating dark chocolate covered walnut and raisin clusters, plus an iced coffee. Running makes me crave chocolate!
Toasted almonds and a hard, unripe pear
My favorite post workout snack is peanut butter and dates!
I love an apple or banana with peanut butter – it never gets old!
I love to have apples with peanut butter!
My absolute favorite snack is greek yogurt with fruit and nuts. So good!
I absolutely love frozen banana pieces after a run! They cool me right down and taste pretty darn good, too.
A hard boiled egg and a banana! Those freeze dried strawberries look awesome!!
I love any kind of protein + carb combo for my post-workout snack. Sometimes I’ll do a protein bar and fruit or hard boiled eggs and fruit. I also love a good, chocolate protein shake!
I love a big juicy apple with peanut butter and just a little Touch of homemade apple butter too! It’s reminds me of a healthier version of a childhood pb&j 🙂
My favorite post-workout snack involves anything with peanut butter!
fruit and nuts are my favorite post workout (or anytime) snack. I keep a couple jars of nut butter at home and work so I don’t have to worry about being caught without it… also I think I have some single serving packs in my gym bag…haha!
My go-to snack is peanut butter and banana on whole wheat toast!
My go to after workout snack is peanut butter and apples!
After a workout I love to refuel with string cheese!! It has a lot of protein for not too many calories so I don’t undo my workout and is yummy and fun at the same time!
I love pear slices with almond butter!
I like making a smoothie if I have the time, and I completely agree about hard-boiled eggs – perfect real food packed with protein!
I pack trail mix and bars to eat as I walk out the gym, especially if i have errands to run before iget home
My favorite post workout snack depends on if I’m in the mood for sweet or salty. I love a vanilla, blueberry protein shake but also tend to go for avocado on ezekiel bread with a hard boiled egg.
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I’d have to go with homemade granola and Greek yogurt….with the always trusty scoop of peanut butter!
My favorite is definitely a Lara Bar or a handful of cashews and pistachios with some blueberries! Fruit just always calls to me after a good sweat!
I love having greek yogurt with fruit and granola–perfect combo of carbs and protein!
I love making a smoothie post workout!
I am a huge fan of plain yogurt sweetened with raspberries or strawberries and some nuts/granola for crunch.
Straight peanut butter! So delicious and satisfying.
My workouts typically occur around dinnertime so once I get home and shower I’m ready for a meal! It’s usually something along the lines of salmon and veggies. BBQ salmon is rocking my world right now.
My favorite post-workout snack by far is apple and peanut butter. So good and so easy!
Can’t go wrong with peanut butter and apples! I will definitely make note of the other combinations you’ve put together.
Nuts and fruits!
I love greek yogurt with almonds!
my favorite post workout snack is a smoothie or anything with peanut butter
After a long run or a day at the gym I love chocolate milk OR sweet and salty trail mix — raisins, cashews, dark chocolate and almonds.
My post workout snack of choice – morning or night – is a banana and almond butter! MUST be eaten with a spoon! Mmmm 🙂
My go-to post work out snack is a banana and a handful of almonds. 🙂
An apple with some chocolate PB2…yummy!!
My go-to after workout snack is usually either a smoothie or a banana with peanut butter. I use that all organic peanut butter with ALL the fat. Yum.
I love hard boiled eggs and bananas!! Yummmm