5 Pre Workout Snack Ideas - (30 Minutes Before Training)

Simple Pre-Workout Ideas 

Fueling your body before a workout shouldn't be as complex as calculus. The goal is to have something light, energizing, and easy to digest, especially closer to your session. Aim to have a light snack 30 minutes before training or a bigger meal atleast 90 minutes before training. 

The closer your meal is to your workout, the more you should focus on simple carbohydrates. If you’ve got more time, you can choose for a more balanced meal that includes carbs, protein, and fats.

Banana or another fruit 

Bananas are especially great as they provide a quick source of carbohydrates and potassium. Other great options include oranges, bowl of berries, an apple or mango. 

How to Prepare:

1. Peel the banana (just kidding, but yes, definitely peel it) 

Greek Yogurt Parfait

Light, quick to prepare, and easy to eat and on the stomach. You can mix and match toppings to add variety. But probably not raisons.  I mean if you want to, no judgement. 

Ingredients:

• ¾ cup Greek yogurt
• ¼ cup granola
• Handful of berries or other
• Drizzle of honey or other 
  

How to Prepare:

1. Mix.

Berry Smoothie with ½ Scoop Vanilla Protein

Fuel up with a refreshing berry smoothie that's packed with antioxidants and simple carbs with a touch of protein. Save more of the protein for after the workout. 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
• ½ to 1 cup water/ milk alternative (depending on your desired consistency)
• ½ scoop vanilla protein powder
• 1 tablespoon hemp hearts

How to Prepare:

1. Blend until smooth. or chunky if you prefer. Again NO judgement! 

Toast with Honey Butter

Prepare for your evening workout with a sweet and satisfying snack. I had this once years ago somewhere and can't believe I never though of it before.  Life changing. 

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp honey
• Sour dough toast or other 

How to Prepare:

1. Soften the butter if needed for 5 to 10 seconds in microwave. 
2. Mix the butter and honey together.
3. Spread the honey butter on a slice of toast.

Dried Fruit 

Super easy as you just have to buy it. My personal favs are dried mango, but also include dates, apricots and I guess raisins.

How to Prepare:

1. Not applicable. Unless you make yours from scratch, in that case I can't help you.
   
   
   Maida, Founder and Owner
   Women Who Lift