(GUEST) 5 Quick and Easy Post-Workout Snacks

Fat cutting or muscle growth when you get back from the gym requires a healthy snack after the workout.

The snacks should be low fat, protein-heavy, something like protein cookies or greek yoghurt for example, and contain some healthy carbohydrates. Here are five quick and easy snacks to eat that match the description.

Rice and Egg White Bowl

For this recipe, you are going to want to find a nutritious brand of quality instant rice. Instant means something you can just pop in a microwave, and there are plenty of brands offering instant whole-grain rice in a pouch. Also, you want to use the healthiest part of the egg, which is the egg white.

The Recipe

First, you have to separate the yolks and whites of eight eggs, and any YouTube search can show you how. Next, follow the simple direction for whatever instant rice you decided on. Then, when the rice is almost done, use a non-stick pan. Coat it lightly with cooking spray and cook the egg whites. Finally, combine the egg whites and the rice in a bowl and enjoy. How the bowl gets seasoned is up to you and your taste buds.

Healthy Sloppy Joe Sliders

If you are shocked, you have to realize there is a way to make a lot of guilty pleasures healthier. On top of that, the main ingredient is meat, but it is heavier on carbohydrates because of the buns, so this a good snack for after a cardio workout. If you do not, your progression in strength and fat loss will be exponentially slower. Also, they can be made ahead of time and eaten cold or reheated.

The Recipe

First, add 90 percent lean ground beef and half of a small diced white onion to a size accommodating non-stick pan, and cook until the meat is browned. Then, add three tablespoons of ketchup, two tablespoons of tomato paste and your favorite seasonings. Finally, scoop the mixture onto the buns, which will probably be enough for two.

Large Maple Oat Cookies

Being able to snack on a dessert after a workout is almost unheard of. These cookies are packed full of nutrients, and they will replenish your body after weight lifting, cardio or both. You can make large batches ahead of time if you want. You can also make double or triple of the recipe.

The Recipe

This is a bit different because you make a batch in a quantity to snack on whenever you feel like it after a workout. Make sure your oven is preheated to 350 degrees before starting. First, you mix 2.5 cups of rolled oats, three scoops of whey protein powder and a quarter cup of chocolate chips. Next, mix in a third cup of peanut butter well. Then, add three-quarters of a cup of water and stir. Finally, shape five cookies and bake for around 10 minutes.

Cottage Cheese Filled Cantaloupe

Some people use this as a complete meal. However, just using half of the cantaloupe is perfect for a snack. Also, the other half will easily stay edible and fresh until your next workout.

The Recipe

Take half of a seeded cantaloupe, and make a thin cut across the bottom so it can sit on its own like a bowl. Add one cup of low-fat cottage cheese where the seeds used to be. Finally, add two tablespoons of roughly chopped walnuts. The whole process takes just minutes.

A Juice Drink Popeye Would Be Proud Of

This is versatile as a post-workout snack. It can stand alone by itself, or you can drink it with any of the four snacks above. It may also pair with any other snack recipe you have. It has a few more ingredients than the other four, but a quality juicer makes it very quick.

List of Ingredients

• 7 cups of raw, uncooked spinach.
• The juice from a lemon.
• An apple or two of your favorite variety.
• Half of a medium-sized cucumber.
• 5 leaves of Romaine lettuce.
• Ginger and cinnamon to taste.

The final step is simple. Take all the ingredients and push through a juicer.

These are five healthy post-workout snacks. They promote muscle growth, fat burning and speed up your metabolism. If you are curious about the nutritional info of each recipe, there are plenty of sites that will give you specific details.