A lot of times (ok most of the time) I come home after a hard workout and am STARVING. I almost always eat the same thing after working out, but sometimes that just gets boring! I like to switch things up, but I want to make sure I'm refueling properly- getting enough protein and carbs to replenish my body.
To get out of my "eating the same thing" rut I rounded up 16 awesome post workout goodies from some of my favorite bloggers that are each healthy and packed with protein. Each of the foods featured a great (and delicious!) way to refuel after a hard workout. Plus, the foods are allergen friendly, or can be modified to be allergen friendly, and can be made ahead of time so when you're starving you can grab and go.
Peanut Butter Breakfast Bars via Joy.Food.Sunshine
Vegan Vega Protein Bars (2 ways) via Masala Girl Travels
Chocolate Quinoa Energy Bars via Emma's Little Kitchen
Double Chocolate Protein Squares via A Fit Philosophy
Mint Chocolate Sunflower Bites via Strength and Sunshine
Chocolate Covered Chickpea Protein Balls via Emilie Eats
Cinnamon Chickpea Crunch Protein Bars via Let's Get Living
Almond Mocha Protein Rice Bars via 24 Carrots Life
Banana Berry Smoothie Bowl via Fairyburger
Chocolate Peanut Butter Green Smoothie via Joy.Food.Sunshine
Healthy Reese's Pretzel Protein Smoothie via 24 Carrots Life
Blueberry Lemon Coconut Smoothie via A Cup of Kellen
Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Smoothie Bowl via Diehard Foodie
Spinach Almond Butter Smoothie via Emma's Little Kitchen
Three Minute Egg White Oatmeal via Peanut Butter Fingers
Huge Chocolate Protein Cookie For One via Emilie Eats
I am TOTALLY with you! When I ran cross country for my college in order to be on time for my 8 AM class I had to choose between showering after our morning runs or eating breakfast....I chose breakfast. Always! :)
ReplyDeleteHaha breakfast always wins in my books too!!
DeleteDefinitely coming back to these, because the post workout hunger is REAL, and finding the right snacks is not always easy.
ReplyDeleteI'm always hangry when I leave the gym and food is the first thing on my mind when I come home! There's so many good recipes I don't know which one to make first :) I hope you're having a blast in Ireland!
DeleteGreat roundup! All of these sound amazing post workout or just because haha!
ReplyDeleteAwe thank you Diana!! They all do sound amazing! I'm definitely with you on having some just because, I'm trying to decide what to make first because they all look so good!
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