Five healthy snacks for after exercise. After a big workout, your body needs energy to recover completely. That is why it is important to get enough protein and carbohydrates.
We have selected 5 protein-rich, healthy snacks that will give you exactly what you need after a workout, and they are tasty too.
Greek yogurt banana and peanut butter
Greek yogurt has a wonderfully creamy texture and is bursting with protein. Combine the yogurt with banana and peanut butter for a perfect post-workout snack.
Chocolate milk
Good news for chocolate lovers: a glass of chocolate milk is a good recovery drink. Drinking chocolate milk stimulates muscle recovery and muscle building after exercise. The proteins build muscle, the minerals calcium, magnesium and potassium are a must for your muscles and the sugars replenish your energy.
Almond date smoothie
This smoothie consists of almond milk and also real almonds, for extra protein. The dates contain carbohydrates, and by adding some honey through it, you also get some antioxidants.
Protein shake
Protein shakes help the body build muscle and recover after exercise. Perfect for after exercise. And with protein shakes, you can really go in any direction.
Hummus
If you are hungry after exercising, hummus is just what you need. Hummus is made from chickpeas and contains both protein and carbohydrates. Dip some raw vegetables in the hummus or top a pita bread with it. Delicious!
So good exercise and then good food! Perfect right?
