My Favorite Snacks for Pre-Workout, Post-Workout and for that Afternoon Slump

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I’m having so much fun with my little cooking show! They say, to find your true passion as an adult, explore what you did as a kid in your spare time! I did a ton of different things, but pop into my house on a random summer break day, and you would likely have found me in the kitchen with my parents’ old video camcorder, filming pretend cooking shows 😆

And here I am, at it again. In case you missed it, in my last video, I addressed the elephant in the room – breakfast. For some reason, lately I’ve been getting more questions about how to make healthy, quick breakfasts, than just about anything else. Well, wonder no more. Here are my thoughts on that:

Oh, and if those mornings are feeling a bit hectic, check out these tips right here:

And last but not least, welcome to the snacks. I actually have some more snack videos in the works, not only because I happen to be a snacker, but because my kids seem to be constantly hungry. So, as promised, I am listing below my favorite snacks, both pre- and post-workout. These also double as excellent snacks for an afternoon pick-me-up, for the kids and you! More details on why I chose these snacks is in the printables (info below).

Let’s start with my three fav post-workout eats at the moment, which I just happen to have rolled into one neat little video for you here:

In case you want the pre- and post- workout nutrition tips and snack ideas in a handy-dandy printable (which, imo deserves some prime front-fridge real estate), simply join our newsletter and snag the secret code (sent via email as soon as you sign up) that unlocks the Free Printables Library – chock full of solid inspo on healthy, happy, vibrant family living.

Now, for the list

My Top 10 Pre-Workout Snacks

  1. Thin, Whole-Grain Toast with Nut Butter
  2. Fruit + Nuts
  3. Granola with plant-based yogurt
  4. Baby carrots with hummus
  5. Egg muffin
  6. Breakfast cookie
  7. Fruit Smoothie
  8. Bliss bites / Protein balls
  9. Overnight chia-oat pudding
  10. Whole -grain crackers and a cheese that is lower in fat like cheddar

My Top 10 Post-Workout Snacks

  1. Whole-grain cheese and veggie quesadilla. Add in beans for extra protein!
  2. Fruit, Yogurt and Granola Parfait
  3. Turkey, Cheese and Crispy Sweet-Potato Lettuce Wraps
  4. Crackers, tuna and olives
  5. Fruit, Cheese and Nuts
  6. Bowl of Brown Rice and Beans or Quinoa with veggies
  7. Protein Smoothie (with sneaky veggies)
  8. Bagel with cream cheese, avocado or lox, and a veggie (I love topping this with probiotic-rich sauerkraut)
  9. Pita pocket with hummus and veggies
  10. Hard-boiled eggs, veggies and a greek yogurt ranch dip

Hope these videos and snack ideas inspire you and fuel your summer with goodness 🙂

Here’s wishing you a healthy, happy and vibrant week.

Love,

Korie