5 Pre- and Post-Workout Healthy Snacks
Now that I’ve spent the summer working out at least 5 if not 6 days a week, I know what my body needs to keep me moving, energized and not eating a bunch of junk. (Although, honesty here, sometimes I do just want to eat the junk and I give in… after all, isn’t that a part of why I’m working out?)
I’ve found that I have the best workout if I have a high protein breakfast before going. And I feel better after if I have something with a lot of protein after. If I don’t have a lot of protein and a lot of water, the headache I get is unbearable.
These are some of my favorite pre and post-workout meals/snacks that get me through.
High protein smoothie
I’ve compiled a list of 18 great banana-free smoothies to which I can add protein powder to make a great snack or even meal.
High protein snack bars
I don’t always have time to get the blender running after my workout, especially if I’m doing preschool pick ups or running errands. I can throw one of the delicious Zone Perfect Perfectly Simple bars in my bag and eat it on the go.
They are great #FeelGooder snacks with at least 10g of protein, 200 calories or less and they are gluten-free. They come in four great flavors: Almond Toffee Crunch, Bing Cherry & Almond, Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk, Roasted Cashew & Dark Chocolate. You can grab a $1off coupon for Zone Perfect Perfectly Simple Bars, too.
Energy Bites
These involve a little more prep work, but I can throw High Energy No-Bake Bites into my bag for busy days, too. They are so easy to customize with flavors and ingredients you like, too.
Chocolate Milk
Many runners and athletes swear by chocolate milk as a great protein and carbohydrate rich post-run snack. I’ll take mine with almond milk and ice cold!
Double Berry Chia Pudding Parfait
I can soak my chia seeds the night before and make a great double berry chia pudding parfait. I won’t add the chocolate in the mornings and instead add some almonds or walnuts.
Zone makes some tasty stuff – I had no idea this new line was out!
I’m a fan of a banana and a dash of nutella post workout – gets the vitamins back in and tastes like a treat!
The potassium in a banana is great for after workouts for muscles, especially. If only I could actually eat them!
I love to eat grapes.
I want to try the Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk
½ cup cooked steel-cut oats topped with 1 tablespoon dried fruit and 1 tablespoon shaved almonds.
I learned they were gluten free and low in calories
after workouts I like peanutbutter on an apple
I learned that they have 10 grams of protein.
I like fresh fruit or yogurt.
I learned that each of these bars has less than 200 calories.
I like to eat fresh fruit, crackers and yogurt after a good workout. And a lot of water!
I learned they are gluten free.
I like almond butter with apple slices after workouts
They are under 200 calories and gluten free. Also packed full of protein. Sounds a great bar to help you feel full!
I like to have a smoothie–one full of strawberries.
YUM, I love high-protein, low-calorie snacks. I’d never heard of this line before but the snacks look delicious and right up my alley… bars are so convenient but I hate the carb-and-sugar-filled varieties that are so common (and tasty, let’s be real).
I learned that they are gluten free
I like balance bars
they have 10 g of protein
I drink banana smoothies
I learned that they are gluten free so I can have them too! 🙂 Yeah!
I love fruit for a pre or post workout snack!
I like chocolate cashew milk post workout.
I learned they are 200 calories or less
I like some fresh fruit after a work out
I enjoy some fruit and protein- like lean turkey or chicken- after a workout.
I learned that no stores around me carry this but I can buy the bars online at Amazon or Target.
I like yogurt or a banana after a workout.
I learned they are 200 calories or less and I like a power shake after a workout.
I learned that Perfectly Simple snacks uses simple ingredients that are gluten free and less than 200 calories. I really like the combination of ingredients for the snack bars, especially Bing Cherry & Almond.
I like to eat Watermelon as a snack after a workout.
A homemade smoothie!
I learned that they are gluten free!
I really enjoy chocolate milk after a workout!
Was great to learn that they are 200 calories or less.
I like having a glass of chocolate milk after a workout.
I learned that they have 200 calories or less.
I like eating jerky while walking.
I learned they are gluten free. I have been trying to go gluten free so thats what I always look for first.
I like smoothies before workouts or afterwards.
I learned each bar is 200 calories or less.
I like to eat a banana after exercising.
I learned that they are less than 200 cal each, gluten free and high in protien.
I like to have some cold fresh fruit.
learned they are gluten free
I like a protein shake
I didn’t know that they were gluten free!
I love watermelon and strawberries after a work out!
I learned that this high-protein bars are gluten free. They sound yummy!
I enjoy a handful of walnuts.
I love the amount of protein in these!!
Bars are my favorite for a pre or post workout snack!
I’ve learned that Perfectly Simple has 200 calories or less
Dates and peanut butter
I learned the every bar is Gluten free and under 200 calories!
My favorite snack is a banana! If possible with peanut butter for that extra protein boost!
I learned that their gluten free. Nice to see more choices for healthy gluten free snacks.
I enjoy grapes or an apple with a few peanut butter and crackers.
I learned they have a great taste guarantee:)
Their bars look delicious!!
Anne
Preworkout snack for me is oatmeal with chia seeds and almonds:)
Anne
I learned the bars are only 200 calories
a cold glass of milk
I learned that there isn’t a non gmo version.
banana post workout
I reach for organic cashews and organic pumpkin seeds.
I reach for trail mix.
gluten free!
dark chocolate and pretzels
Hummus and carrots
I learned that these are gluten free!
I don’t have a favorite snack to eat after working out, I just try to grab a fruit like an apple or banana.
I learned you can get a $1. coupon from their site.
We like seasonal fresh fruit for a snack.
I learned they’re gluten free.
I like cheese after a workout.
I learned that they are Gluten Free and high in protein.
I also enjoy eating a banana before working out.
I learned that you can get a coupon on their site and my favorite snack to reach for is granola!
I learned they are loaded with protein & less than 200 calories!
My favorite post workout snack is a banana with Sunflower butter!