--- title: "7 Best Post-Workout Snacks ..." description: "Peanut Butter and Banana on Rice Cakes; Yogurt and Fresh Berries; Turkey and Cheese with Apple Slices; Protein Shake with a Banana; Tuna on Whole Wheat; More ..." url: "https://allwomenstalk.com/7-best-post-workout-snacks/" category: "diet" last_updated: "2026-06-07" --- # 7 Best Post\-Workout Snacks ... Whether you hit up the gym in the morning or the evening, chances are you grab a quick bite to eat before breaking a sweat. A little snack before a workout gives you energy and stamina. But did you know that eating a snack after a workout is even more helpful to your body? That's right! It helps your body repair muscle tissue replenish glycogen stores! Here are 7 best post-workout snacks! ## 1. Peanut Butter and Banana on Rice Cakes ![Peanut Butter and Banana on Rice Cakes](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/2010/09/7-best-post-workout-snacks/peanut-butter-and-banana-on-rice-cakes_7-best-post-workout-snacks_500x393.jpg) Photo Credit: [Mamucium](https://www.flickr.com/photos/krymorg/407273217/) Rice cakes offer plenty of extra fiber without empty carbs! And peanut butter will give you something a little more substantial to snack on. While bananas are full of sugar, eating one after a workout is nothing to bat an eyelash at because the uptake will be rapid! Your energy will be quickly replenished with this healthy snack! ## 2. Yogurt and Fresh Berries ![Yogurt and Fresh Berries](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/2010/09/7-best-post-workout-snacks/yogurt-and-fresh-berries_7-best-post-workout-snacks_500x312.jpg) Photo Credit: [RoOoNa](https://www.flickr.com/photos/rooona/2637559074/) Protein contains amino acids that help build muscle. So it makes a great post-workout snack! Low fat yogurt can pack as much as 15 grams of protein, and the berries give you carbohydrate-driven energy! Now that's a great snack! ## 3. Turkey and Cheese with Apple Slices ![Turkey and Cheese with Apple Slices](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/2010/09/7-best-post-workout-snacks/turkey-and-cheese-with-apple-slices_7-best-post-workout-snacks_500x332.jpg) Photo Credit: [bour3](https://www.flickr.com/photos/bour3/4151045035/) If you don't feel like making a sandwich, skip the bread and have the fillings on their own! Spread a soft cheese wedge over two or three slices of lean turkey then roll it up for a quick, high protein, eat-on-the-go snack. Add a sliced apple for some [energy boosting](https://allwomenstalk.com/energy-boosting-snacks/) carbs. You're good to go! ## 4. Protein Shake with a Banana ![Protein Shake with a Banana](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/2010/09/7-best-post-workout-snacks/protein-shake-with-a-banana_7-best-post-workout-snacks_500x375.jpg) Photo Credit: [scottfeldstein](https://www.flickr.com/photos/scottfeldstein/73180760/) After a workout, you want ample protein combined with a carbohydrate. So gulp down a protein shake made from whey protein, water, and half a banana! Your body will quickly convert it into energy and use it to build muscle. ## 5. Tuna on Whole Wheat ![Tuna on Whole Wheat](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/2010/09/7-best-post-workout-snacks/tuna-on-whole-wheat_7-best-post-workout-snacks_500x333.jpg) Photo Credit: [SeetYing](https://www.flickr.com/photos/lai72/464574561/) What could be more filling after a workout than half a sandwich? And when you choose its filling wisely, you'll be building muscle while you eat, too! Research shows that carbs and protein together have a better response to post-workout recovery. Tuna drizzled with a little lemon juice and olive oil spread over a slice of whole wheat bread is an ideal protein/carb mini-meal. ## 6. Oatmeal ![Oatmeal](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/2010/09/7-best-post-workout-snacks/oatmeal_7-best-post-workout-snacks_500x333.jpg) Photo Credit: [Marni Molina](https://www.flickr.com/photos/21308063@N04/3194376989/) One of the yummiest, simplest snacks to make is oatmeal! It is loaded with protein, refuels the carbs, and it's a good source of fiber. I love the cinnamon maple and brown sugar flavor! Oatmeal is really easy to make and for some reason it's a comfort food. ## 7. Grilled Chicken Breast ![Grilled Chicken Breast](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/www/2010/09/7-best-post-workout-snacks/grilled-chicken-breast_7-best-post-workout-snacks_483x351.jpg) Photo Credit: [Betty Crocker Recipes](https://www.flickr.com/photos/bettycrockerrecipes/3762437839/) Think this snack sounds too time-consuming to make? Not if you think ahead! On a Saturday or Sunday night, grill up a few chicken breast sprinkled with lemon, honey and basil. Then pop them in a baggie in the freezer and after a workout, defrost in the microwave! Simple as that. Or if you're not much of a cook, Tyson has pre-cooked chicken strips that taste just as yummy! The post-workout snack is responsible for replenishing the body with lost sugar and nutrients during a hard, intense workout and helping the body to recover. Research shows that people who have a post-workout snack (particularly one high in protein) will have bigger muscle gains than those that don't after a 30-day period. So eat up and tone down! 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