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Chocolate milk - Chocolate milk provides a good ratio of protein and carbohydrates that make it a perfect post-workout recovery drink.
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Cereal bar + piece of fruit - The carbs and protein combo ensures muscle tissue repair and an energy restock, which is why nutty bars and fruit are ideal.
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Tuna wrap - Mix a can of tuna with some low-fat Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and a pinch of mustard. Get a tortilla and quickly assemble the wrap.
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Banana and peanut butter smoothie - Add some protein powder, cinnamon, and an almond twist for an extra kick to your PB&B smoothie.
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Turmeric smoothie - After a workout, the body is tired and inflamed, which is why it needs something alkaline and anti-inflammatory such as turmeric. Banana, ginger, almond milk, and turmeric make for a killer combo.
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Protein popcorn - Sprinkle a small bag of low-fat or fat-free popcorn with some whey protein as soon as it comes out of the microwave and mix it all up.
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Apple + almond butter - This snack is a great source of nutrients and protein.
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Sweet potatoes - Sweet potatoes are a relatively low-calorie food, and they're packed with vitamins and nutrients, including vitamins B6, C, D, iron, magnesium, and potassium.
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Trail mix - Nuts are a great source of protein and healthy fats. Pistachios are also rich in potassium, an electrolyte you lose when you sweat.
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Sardines + crackers - Low-salt crackers topped with water-packed canned sardines make for a calcium, vitamin, and omega 3 loaded snack.
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Greek yogurt + berries - A handful of mixed berries with low-fat Greek yogurt will provide enough protein and carbs to get your body back on track.
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Eggs and hummus - Top a little bowl of hummus with a halved hard-boiled egg for a protein-packed snack.
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Cottage cheese blueberry toast - Use wholegrain bread, and top it with cottage cheese and blueberries for a yummy post-workout option.
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Rice cake + peanut butter + banana - For a twist on this classic recipe, use rice cakes, as they provide extra fiber without the empty carbs of white bread.
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Turkey and cheese + apple slices - Try skipping the bread entirely and going for the fillings only! Make a little roll-up with the cheese and turkey slices, and add the apple slices for an energy boost.
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PB&J protein pancakes - For the ones with a sweet tooth, this is the perfect way to reduce your cravings. Add a scoop of whey protein to your pancake batter and get cooking.
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Sweet potato pie shake - Cooked sweet potatoes are the special ingredient to this quick shake, and they're a great source of complex carbs. Add almond milk and a pinch of cinnamon for a taste of fall.
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Peanut and caramel protein bar - You can make a big batch of these at home, and even though they'll feel like candy bars, they're actually high in protein. Try this recipe, for example.
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Orange mango smoothie - The key ingredients for optimum post-workout recovery in this smoothie are turmeric, cashew butter, and a scoop of vanilla protein.
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Chicken and vegetable salad - If you're looking for something more substantial, or tend to workout right before dinner, a veggie and chicken pasta salad will hit all the right spots.
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Avocado tuna salad - This snack is also rich in protein, and you can prepare a big batch of the avocado tuna salad ahead of time, so you can eat it at any time of the day during the week.
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Scrambled egg bagel - You can even make this in the morning and then wrap it up and pop it in your gym bag so you have a healthy snack option after your workout.
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Green smoothie - Drinking your greens after you exercise might be the easiest option. You can add just about anything you want to your smoothie, including banana, avocado, apple, spinach, or oats.
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Fruit popsicles - Use low-fat Greek yogurt and chopped fruit to assemble these treats, which are perfect for hotter days.
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Apple cheese crackers - Simple, packed with protein and good carbs, and super delicious.
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Spinach and egg white omelette - A great refuel after a sweaty workout, the protein in the egg whites and the nutrients in the spinach will make your whole body happy.
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Strawberry parfait - Opt for cottage cheese, wholegrain cereal, and chopped strawberries (or other berries of choice) for a low-fat and high-fiber snack.
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Hummus + pita bread - If you're buying hummus from the supermarket, make sure there are no added ingredients (such as sugar). Pita is a classic, but you can also go for veggie sticks.
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Dates + sunflower butter
- Potassium-rich dates help with getting rid of excess salt and water weight. Pair them with sunflower butter and you're in for a treat.
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Chocolate milk - Chocolate milk provides a good ratio of protein and carbohydrates that make it a perfect post-workout recovery drink.
© iStock
1 / 30 Fotos
Cereal bar + piece of fruit - The carbs and protein combo ensures muscle tissue repair and an energy restock, which is why nutty bars and fruit are ideal.
© iStock
2 / 30 Fotos
Tuna wrap - Mix a can of tuna with some low-fat Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and a pinch of mustard. Get a tortilla and quickly assemble the wrap.
© iStock
3 / 30 Fotos
Banana and peanut butter smoothie - Add some protein powder, cinnamon, and an almond twist for an extra kick to your PB&B smoothie.
© iStock
4 / 30 Fotos
Turmeric smoothie - After a workout, the body is tired and inflamed, which is why it needs something alkaline and anti-inflammatory such as turmeric. Banana, ginger, almond milk, and turmeric make for a killer combo.
© iStock
5 / 30 Fotos
Protein popcorn - Sprinkle a small bag of low-fat or fat-free popcorn with some whey protein as soon as it comes out of the microwave and mix it all up.
© iStock
6 / 30 Fotos
Apple + almond butter - This snack is a great source of nutrients and protein.
© iStock
7 / 30 Fotos
Sweet potatoes - Sweet potatoes are a relatively low-calorie food, and they're packed with vitamins and nutrients, including vitamins B6, C, D, iron, magnesium, and potassium.
© iStock
8 / 30 Fotos
Trail mix - Nuts are a great source of protein and healthy fats. Pistachios are also rich in potassium, an electrolyte you lose when you sweat.
© iStock
9 / 30 Fotos
Sardines + crackers - Low-salt crackers topped with water-packed canned sardines make for a calcium, vitamin, and omega 3 loaded snack.
© iStock
10 / 30 Fotos
Greek yogurt + berries - A handful of mixed berries with low-fat Greek yogurt will provide enough protein and carbs to get your body back on track.
© iStock
11 / 30 Fotos
Eggs and hummus - Top a little bowl of hummus with a halved hard-boiled egg for a protein-packed snack.
© iStock
12 / 30 Fotos
Cottage cheese blueberry toast - Use wholegrain bread, and top it with cottage cheese and blueberries for a yummy post-workout option.
© iStock
13 / 30 Fotos
Rice cake + peanut butter + banana - For a twist on this classic recipe, use rice cakes, as they provide extra fiber without the empty carbs of white bread.
© iStock
14 / 30 Fotos
Turkey and cheese + apple slices - Try skipping the bread entirely and going for the fillings only! Make a little roll-up with the cheese and turkey slices, and add the apple slices for an energy boost.
© iStock
15 / 30 Fotos
PB&J protein pancakes - For the ones with a sweet tooth, this is the perfect way to reduce your cravings. Add a scoop of whey protein to your pancake batter and get cooking.
© iStock
16 / 30 Fotos
Sweet potato pie shake - Cooked sweet potatoes are the special ingredient to this quick shake, and they're a great source of complex carbs. Add almond milk and a pinch of cinnamon for a taste of fall.
© iStock
17 / 30 Fotos
Peanut and caramel protein bar - You can make a big batch of these at home, and even though they'll feel like candy bars, they're actually high in protein. Try this recipe, for example.
© iStock
18 / 30 Fotos
Orange mango smoothie - The key ingredients for optimum post-workout recovery in this smoothie are turmeric, cashew butter, and a scoop of vanilla protein.
© iStock
19 / 30 Fotos
Chicken and vegetable salad - If you're looking for something more substantial, or tend to workout right before dinner, a veggie and chicken pasta salad will hit all the right spots.
© Shutterstock
20 / 30 Fotos
Avocado tuna salad - This snack is also rich in protein, and you can prepare a big batch of the avocado tuna salad ahead of time, so you can eat it at any time of the day during the week.
© iStock
21 / 30 Fotos
Scrambled egg bagel - You can even make this in the morning and then wrap it up and pop it in your gym bag so you have a healthy snack option after your workout.
© iStock
22 / 30 Fotos
Green smoothie - Drinking your greens after you exercise might be the easiest option. You can add just about anything you want to your smoothie, including banana, avocado, apple, spinach, or oats.
© iStock
23 / 30 Fotos
Fruit popsicles - Use low-fat Greek yogurt and chopped fruit to assemble these treats, which are perfect for hotter days.
© iStock
24 / 30 Fotos
Apple cheese crackers - Simple, packed with protein and good carbs, and super delicious.
© iStock
25 / 30 Fotos
Spinach and egg white omelette - A great refuel after a sweaty workout, the protein in the egg whites and the nutrients in the spinach will make your whole body happy.
© iStock
26 / 30 Fotos
Strawberry parfait - Opt for cottage cheese, wholegrain cereal, and chopped strawberries (or other berries of choice) for a low-fat and high-fiber snack.
© iStock
27 / 30 Fotos
Hummus + pita bread - If you're buying hummus from the supermarket, make sure there are no added ingredients (such as sugar). Pita is a classic, but you can also go for veggie sticks.
© iStock
28 / 30 Fotos
Dates + sunflower butter
- Potassium-rich dates help with getting rid of excess salt and water weight. Pair them with sunflower butter and you're in for a treat.
© iStock
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Post-workout healthy snack ideas your body will love
Easy and delicious!
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Body recovery is super important after a heavy workout, which is why you have to refuel with the right foods that'll help with muscle repair.
Click through this gallery for some easy snack ideas that you can quickly put together after hitting the gym.
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