5 Quick and Easy Pre-Workout Snack Recipes

1. Chocolate and peanut butter proats

Whether you’re waking up for a morning session, or plan to go after work, whipping up a delicious bowl of protein oats (or proats) takes less than five minutes. Not only does it contain a good healthy serving of muscle building amino acids, oats are a form of slow release carbohydrate that give you a steady stream of energy, rather than a spike.

Try out this pre-workout snack around 60 minutes before you head to the gym to feel energized and strong for the session ahead.

Ingredients

Method

1. Measure out a portion of rolled oats that suits you and your workout ahead and pour into a bowl
2. Add your chosen liquid and mix
3. Stir in a scoop of your favorite protein powder until it’s completely incorporated
4. Cook the oats in the microwave for around two minutes
5. Take it out of the microwave and add more milk to reach your preferred consistency
6. Finish with a scoop of peanut better on top

2. Peanut butter energy balls

If you’re looking for something quick, easy and delicious, then call off the search. A peanut butter energy ball is the perfect way to prep your body for a challenging workout. The quinoa base of this pre-workout snack gives you a good portion of protein and nutrients, while the fats in the peanut butter will fill you up and give you a good energy boost.

What’s more, you can meal prep a batch of these in one go, so they’re ready to be eaten whenever you need them. Enjoy 3-4 of these before a training session to feel the energizing benefits of these powerful peanut butter balls.

With this formula you should be able to make 20 balls.

Ingredients

Method

1. Take a small saucepan and add the water and quinoa in together
2. Place the pan on the heat and bring the mixture to a boil
3. Once you see bubbles, stir with a wooden spoon, place the lid on top and reduce the heat to allow it to simmer for between 10-15 minutes or until the water is absorbed
4. Set aside to cool
5. Place the quinoa into a mixing bowl and add all the other ingredients. Stir well until completely incorporated
6. From there, take small sections of the mix and form into small, equally sized balls until you have about 20
7. Lay the balls out on a tray and place in the freezer for 30 minutes to allow the mixture to firm up
8. From there, store your energy balls in the fridge until you need to eat them

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3. High protein overnight oats

Preparation is the key to success, and making your pre-workout snack the night before is the perfect way to make sure you get the most out of a training session, while taking the pressure off your busy schedule.

They don’t take long to prep and, with this pre-workout snack recipe, you’ll benefit from all the right nutrients need to energize your training session.

Ingredients

Method

1. Mix the almond milk, yogurt, protein powder and cocoa powder together in a bowl
2. Once it’s completely mixed through, gradually fold the oats into the mixture until it’s fully incorporated
3. Pour the mixture into your chosen container (we recommend a Tupperware if you’re taking it to work with you) and place in the fridge to rest overnight
4. The next morning, take it out of the fridge, stir through before eating and add a sprinkle of frozen raspberries and a scoop of peanut butter to finish

4. Bacon egg muffins

If you prefer a savory snack ahead of your workout, then a bacon egg muffin is the way to go. They’re simple to make in bulk and come in small bite-sized portions, so you can tuck in to a delicious treat right before your workout.

Not only are these savory muffins bursting with flavor, they’re packed full of protein and nutrients that will help you up your game in the gym. Check it out.

You’ll get six muffins out of this mix, which equates to three servings.

Ingredients

Method

1. Wilt the spinach in a pan with a dash of olive oil and the onion
2. Once it’s wilted, add the eggs and stir until scrambled
3. Add this scramble to a bowl and then mix in the rest of the ingredients until fully combined
4. Take your muffin tray and coat each cup holder with non-stick spray or a little butter
5. Spoon equal portions into six of the cup sections
6. Bake the mixture for around 20 minutes

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5. Banana and peanut butter bites

This pre-workout snack recipe is pure, delicious simplicity, but it’s enough to help you power through a tough workout. Whether you don’t have time to meal prep, or your cupboards are running on low, all you need is a banana and some peanut butter to power up your session.

Because it’s so easy and accessible, this versatile snack is perfect for those moments you’re in need of a boost. Whether that’s a mid-morning pick-me-up or an afternoon energizer, you can’t go wrong with this pre-workout snack recipe.

Ingredients

Method

1. Cut your banana into around five slices
2. Spread the peanut butter out over each one
3. Finish with a sprinkle of raisins
4. Enjoy!