Important note: for best results these snacks should be consumed within two hours after physical activity.


All of these snacks and shakes are packed with healthy protein for optimal recovery and ultimate fitness:

1. Choco-tropical trail mix
Go bananas for a blend of half-handful of each: macadamia nuts, dried coconut, dark chocolate chips, and banana chips.


2. Protein pancakes
Mix 4 egg whites, ½ cup rolled oats, ½ cup low fat cottage cheese, 1/8 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract. Cook on preheated griddle (medium low heat) until it bubbles, then flip and cook another 30-60 seconds. Top with fresh berries or sliced banana.


3. Sweet potato pie shake
Combine 1 scoop of cinnamon bun whey protein, ¼ cup diced cooked sweet potato, 1 cup of ice, and 1 cup vanilla almond milk in the blender.

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Important note: for best results these snacks should be consumed within two hours after physical activity.


All of these snacks and shakes are packed with healthy protein for optimal recovery and ultimate fitness:

1. Choco-tropical trail mix
Go bananas for a blend of half-handful of each: macadamia nuts, dried coconut, dark chocolate chips, and banana chips.


2. Protein pancakes
Mix 4 egg whites, ½ cup rolled oats, ½ cup low fat cottage cheese, 1/8 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract. Cook on preheated griddle (medium low heat) until it bubbles, then flip and cook another 30-60 seconds. Top with fresh berries or sliced banana.


3. Sweet potato pie shake
Combine 1 scoop of cinnamon bun whey protein, ¼ cup diced cooked sweet potato, 1 cup of ice, and 1 cup vanilla almond milk in the blender.

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1. Choco-tropical trail mix
Go bananas for a blend of ½ a handful of each:
– macadamia nuts,
– dried coconut,
– dark chocolate chips, and
– banana chips.

If you want to take this a step further, consider using additional “trail mix” ingredients and make a big batch of delicious homemade Trail Mix Cookies!
 

2. Protein pancakes
Mix:
– 4 egg whites,
– ½ cup rolled oats,
– ½ cup low fat cottage cheese,
– 1/8 teaspoon baking powder, and
– ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract.

Preparation instructions:
(1) Cook on preheated griddle (medium low heat) until it bubbles, then flip and cook another 30-60 seconds.

(2) Top with fresh berries or sliced banana.

For additional information and an alternative recipe go to Cottage Cheese Pancakes.
 
 

3. Sweet potato pie shake
Combine:
– 1 scoop of cinnamon bun whey protein,
– ¼ cup diced cooked sweet potato,
– 1 cup of ice, and
– 1 cup vanilla almond milk in the blender.

4. Chunky Monkey shake
Monkey around with 1 medium banana, 1 tablespoon peanut butter, and 1 cup low-fat chocolate milk blended with ice.

5. Double Trouble shake
To lengthen the delivery time of nutrients to your muscles, combine ½ scoop of whey protein blended with ½ scoop slower-digesting casein protein, plus a handful of your favorite fresh or frozen fruit.

6. Bananarama
One medium sliced banana with 1 cup low fat milk — it doesn’t get any easier than this!

7. Green Monster smoothie
Blend 4 cups spinach, ½ cup vanilla bean yogurt, 1 cup almond milk, 1 banana, and 1 tablespoon peanut butter with ice.

8. Protein bar
Feed those muscles with a protein bar. Just watch the sugar content. Look for bars with 10-30 grams of protein and less than 10 grams of sugar.

It’s easy to make a batch of super-healthy energy bars at home in your own kitchen:

No-Bake Protein Bar Recipe

9. Beef and squash
Need something hearty? Try a handful of lean roast beef with an equal portion of butternut squash.

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