I get it... its difficult to find the perfect pre-workout snack that leaves you feeling fueled, but not too full. The ideal workout food is something that is low in calories, contains quality carbohydrates and is high in protein. Here, I am going to share with you six pre-workout snacks that have proved themselves to be the best of the best!
1. Greek yogurt High in protein (twice as much a regular yogurt!) so it is super filling, but not heavy. It is also a great eat-on-the go snack option. Go with the unsweetened versions and if you don't like the taste of plain, add a little honey, some raspberries or blueberries and for an energy packed punch throw in a few almonds!!! 2. Banana A medium size banana has about 100 calories, 27g of carbs and almost no fat. This is just enough to keep your hungry stomach quiet for the duration of your workout and just enough carbs to keep you energized. Extra bonus.... they come in their own container! Boo-yah! 3. Oatmeal I LOVE OATMEAL. Oats are full of quality carbs and it is ohhh sooo satisfying. It is a great option for breakfast if you are planning a mid-morning workout. Wake up really hungry?? A secret trick is to measure your one serving of oatmeal (1/2 cup) and cook it in twice the amount of liquid it calls for (so 1 cup). Cook for twice as long and voila... you have a super-sized portion of oatmeal! Just be sure to leave yourself enough time to digest before you lace up your sneakers (roughly 1 hour). Add blueberries, strawberries and a tbs of nut butter for a complete meal! 4. Smoothie Smoothies are an awesome option for a super light snack, you just need to watch the sugar. Your best bet is to make your own smoothie at home. Stick with unsweetened vanilla almond milk, unsweetened frozen fruit, protein powder of your choice or a plain greek yogurt and a healthy fat. I like to add some flax and hemp seeds, but nut butters and coconut oil are yummy too! 5. Protein Bar This is a great option if you need something super fast and need it to be easy, BUT you need to be careful. All snack bars are not created equal thats for sure! Lots of these bars pack in a ton of sugar and ingredients you can't pronounce. Some of my favorites are RXBARS, No Cow Bars and Aloha Bars. An added bonus is all three of these options are gluten and dairy free if you have intolerances like me. :) 6. A Crisp Apple with a Handful of Almonds An apple is so delicious when it is perfectly ripe and similar to a banana, has just the perfect amount of carbohydrates to keep your energy up during your workout. Add nuts for an extra energy source and some protein to fuel your session! Give one of these a shot before your next workout! I hope its a good one :-) xo Kat
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