When working out you want to have all of the power you need to push through the workout and get the most gains. One of the best things you can do to get that energy is to have the right pre-workout snack.
Today we are going to look at some great high-protein snacks. These will help you to engage your body to the max during your workout.
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Protein Smoothies
Protein smoothies are one of the best pre-workout snacks that you can start using. Protein powder contains high levels of protein and can be customized to your exact needs. Also when it comes to customization, smoothies allow for you to get the flavor that you want by mixing in whatever other ingredients you want. You can even add peanut butter and other foods that have extra protein.
CLIF Energy Bars
CLIF bars were designed to help those who like a physical lifestyle. They contain everything you need to keep energized and raise your endurance. They do this by having carbohydrates, fats, and proteins mixed into an appetizer bar. All of the ingredients are organic and the proteins are plant-based.
Different CLIF bars have different ingredients to reach the desired goals. Read the labels to find out which bar is right for your needs.
Greek Yogurt
Greek yogurt is great for you and is a great way to add to your gains. It has a variety of different benefits, including protein. Add some fruits into the yogurt for added benefits. You could also add the yogurt to other snacks such as your smoothies.
Make sure to look for the right yogurt. Some Greek yogurts come with added sugar and unneeded ingredients. Avoiding artificial flavors is a good way to avoid unneeded ingredients. If you want flavor, the best option is to mix in ingredients yourself so that you know where they came from.
Chickpeas
Chickpea are a great snack food for any time but they can be great for your workout. They come jam packed with fiber and protein. Both of which will help your workout. Plenty of companies make snack mixes with chickpeas in them or for those that want straight chickpeas, you can find those too.
Overnight Oats
You can create your own oat based snack overnight. Simply mix together oats, chia seeds, and almond butter. Leave them to sit for the night and you will end up with a protein packed snack that will last for longer workouts.
Add in some protein powder and Greek yogurt to boost the reward you get from the food.
Nut Energy Snacks
These are a great little snack that you can make at the beginning of the week and have for all of your workouts. Take some nut butter, protein powder, oats, honey, and any other small ingredients you want and roll them into small balls. Make sure the outsides are covered with oats or another ingredient to make them less messy to handle.
Conclusion
As you can see from this list there are a lot of great pre-workout snacks that contain protein. Most importantly, they can be combined so you can get all of the nutrients you need not only to start your workout but to jump-start the cooldown after.
One thing that we do suggest is that you either mix a few of these together or switch them out so that you get a mix of them instead of having the same thing every time. A good mix will prevent you from getting too used to the snack and giving up on it.
