8 Protein-Packed Snack Ideas for Your Post-Workout Treat

8 Protein-Packed Snack Ideas for Your Post-Workout Treat

Physical activity and eating wholesome, nutritious foods are both essential parts of a balanced lifestyle. If you feel like you're bringing less than your A-game to the kitchen, it might be time to pay more attention to your diet. Having a wide array of high protein snack ideas at your disposal is a great way to ensure that you can easily whip up a healthy treat whenever you'd like. When choosing to eat more nutritious foods, we first think of swapping our main meals for nutrient-packed options. While this is a good start, meals aren't the only thing you should be focused on. No healthy diet is complete without an abundance of tasty, good-for-you snacks. If you're eating wholesome meals throughout the day, only to indulge in a sugary treat after lunch, you may not feel the effect of your well-balanced diet. It's not uncommon to crave sugary foods,- especially when you're starting to eat better. However, overindulging in these sugary treats can wreak havoc on your health. Spikes in blood sugar, energy crashes and even weight gain are all potential side effects of eating too many sugary foods. To ensure that the effort you're putting in at the gym matches your work in the kitchen, we've come up with a list of eight protein-packed snack ideas to entertain after a workout. Keep reading to see which of these recipes deserve a spot in your kitchen!

Patriotic Protein Pops

8 Protein-Packed Snack Ideas for Your Post-Workout Treat | Bob's Red Mill Blog With summer right around the corner, it's time to change up your snack game! Cold refreshing popsicles like these Patriotic Protein Pops are the perfect way to hydrate after a long day in the sun. Make these popsicles the day of, or store in the freezer for later. Keeping half a dozen of these healthy frozen popsicles on hand is a great way to ensure that you always have a healthy snack to reach for when you're craving something sweet. In this recipe, blueberries, raspberries and Greek vanilla yogurt give these pops their festive coloring. Additionally, each of these superfood ingredients is loaded with essential vitamins and minerals to keep you feeling healthy and strong. While Greek yogurt is a naturally high-protein food, we've added an extra boost of protein to this recipe with the help of our Whey Protein Powder. A high-quality, complete protein, our Whey Protein Powder contains all nine essential amino acids. It dissolves instantly and has a mild flavor, making it an excellent ingredient to add to recipes without changing the texture or flavor. Whether you choose to make protein pops or not, adding this protein powder to your next shake recipe is a great way to boost the nutritional value quickly.

Vanilla Protein Popcorn

Are you planning a summer movie night? Or maybe you're searching for a quick and healthy guilt-free snack? Whatever your snack needs are, this popcorn is sure to be a crowd favorite. Popcorn is not always advertised as a healthy treat, but when air-popped and made with the right ingredients, this whole grain is a high fiber snack that can keep you full and satisfied until your next meal. If you're a fan of popcorn and want to indulge in a protein-packed treat, try out this Vanilla Protein Popcorn Recipe. It's made with just four ingredients and is excellent for you! Yellow popcorn, melted coconut oil, salt and our Vanilla Protein Powder Nutritional Booster are combined in this recipe to create a sweet and salty treat that is sure to curb your sugar cravings. To make sure this recipe blends flawlessly, drizzle coconut oil onto the popcorn before adding the Vanilla Protein Powder. Doing so will create a sticky base for the vanilla protein powder to adhere to. The rich combo of vanilla and coconut oil forms a sweet and salty treat that is sure to curb your sugar cravings. Enjoy as an afternoon snack, or as a protein boost after a tough workout.

Hemp Protein Truffles

8 Protein-Packed Snack Ideas for Your Post-Workout Treat | Bob's Red Mill Blog Take your post-workout treat one step further by creating these deliciously healthy Hemp Protein Truffles. They're the perfect alternative to chocolate treats that often contain artificial flavors, process ingredients, or large amounts of sugar. Because these truffles are bite-sized, they are the ideal on-the-go snack. Pack them in your gym bag, along with your lunch, or make them in large batches to ensure that you always have a protein-packed snack to indulge in after a long workout. This Hemp Protein Truffle recipe combines Organic Regular Rolled Oats, Organic Coconut Flour, dark chocolate chips and Hemp Protein Powder to create a deceivingly decadent snack. The mild flavor and agreeable texture of the protein powder allows the rich chocolate flavoring to shine through in treat. Naturally sweetened with medjool dates and maple syrup, just one bite of these truffles is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. These truffles are so candy-like, you'll forget just how healthy they are!

PB and J Protein Balls

While you might not initially crave PB and J after a long gym session, these protein balls are an excellent recovery snack. The quick prep time of these protein balls makes it easy to have a batch waiting for you when you get home from the gym. They're made in just 10 minutes and filled with wholesome ingredients. We used our Vanilla Protein Powder Nutritional Booster, Flaxseed Meal, shredded coconut, Gluten Free Rolled Oats and chia seeds to make these PB and J Protein Balls. All of these ingredients combined form a delectable treat that will help boost your gym motivation even more!

Frozen Protein Yogurt Bites

8 Protein-Packed Snack Ideas for Your Post-Workout Treat | Bob's Red Mill Blog As the summer days begin to heat up, you may be searching for a healthy treat to help cool down after a workout. If that's the case, then this is the recipe for you! These Frozen Protein Yogurt Bites are a simple way to pack a lot of protein into a small package. While these bites work to help you cool off, they'll also help replenish all of the nutrients and calories used during your workout. While Greek yogurt is an excellent protein source, we gave this recipe an additional protein-boost with our Chocolate Protein Powder Nutritional Booster. Full of plant-based protein, this powder is made from a blend of pea protein powder, chicory root fiber, chia seeds and beneficial probiotics. When blended with Greek yogurt, this recipe is a true protein-packed snack. It's quick preparation time of just five minutes makes it easy to toss this treat into the freezer before a workout and have it ready-to-eat once you're done. They'll be just the motivation you need to power through your gym session!

Chia Seed Protein Pudding

Who knew pudding could be so nutritious? While this dessert-like snack might not be the first post-workout treat you think of, it's undoubtedly one to add to the list. This Chia Seed Protein Pudding is jam-packed with essential nutrients like protein, fiber and probiotics. It is made with plant-based ingredients including chia seeds, almonds and our Vanilla Protein Powder Nutritional Booster. Its tropical flavor and unique texture is the perfect way to upgrade your post-workout recovery regimen.

Vanilla Seed High Protein Granola

8 Protein-Packed Snack Ideas for Your Post-Workout Treat | Bob's Red Mill Blog An ideal pre or post-workout snack, granola is packed with protein, fiber and nutrients to keep you strong and energized. However, when purchasing store-bought granola, you must read the nutrition label carefully. Many shelf-stable granolas are full of sugar and combined with processed ingredients and additives to make them last longer. Ensure that your granola is as healthy and make it at home! This Vanilla Seed High Protein Granola is a delicious homemade granola recipe that uses high-quality ingredients to ensure that your family is receiving only the best. It's easy to make and may even help you save money in the long run! Organic Pumpkin Seeds, Flaxseed and Vanilla Protein Powder Nutritional Booster are a few of the wholesome ingredients combined to make this granola.

Easy Vegan Protein Muffins

There is no wrong time to eat a muffin, especially when it's made from nourishing ingredients like Gluten Free Rolled Oats, flaxseeds and Bob's Red Mill Vanilla Protein Powder. High in protein and loaded with health benefits, these Easy Vegan Protein Muffins are the perfect way to refuel after working out. They're quick and easy to make and will keep you satisfied until your next meal by providing loads of protein. Not only are these muffins delicious, but they're also gluten-free, oil-free, and vegan. Customize these muffins to your taste buds by adding the topping of your choice. Berries, granola, honey, chocolate chips and dried fruit are just a few of our favorite toppings! And there you have it! Eight of our favorite high protein snack recipes to add to your post-workout regimen. The next time you're searching for an energy-boosting snack, we encourage you to choose one from this list and notice the difference it makes to your recovery. Have a high-protein treat you love? We'd love to hear what it is. Let us know in the comments below. From everyone at Bob's Red Mill, we wish you a healthy, energy-filled day!  
Bob's Red Mill
July 09 2020

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