Whether you’re
a runner, yogi, gym-goer, or all of the above, you’ve
expended a lot of energy and it’s
time for a snack! Choosing a nutritious post workout snack is essential for
nourishing your hard worked muscles. While protein is absolutely important for
recovery, it is equally important to include complex carbohydrates as well.
This dynamic duo allows your body to replenish its glycogen stores and rebuild
muscle, making you stronger for your next athletic performance.
Consider these options for your
post-workout fuel:
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Banana and nut butter
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Roasted or raw nuts with dried fruit
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Apple and string cheese
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Yogurt and berries
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Fruit and yogurt smoothie
Or, if you want to get really fancy,
try baking cookies that are packed with whole grains, protein, and even some
chocolate. The recipe below for Peanut Butter and Dark Chocolate Cookies is not
only delicious, but guaranteed to reenergize your body after a workout. Plus,
they’re easy
to grab-and-go. The ingredients call for brown rice flour, but almond meal,
hazelnut meal, or any whole grain flour will do the trick. Similarly, peanut
butter is not the only option - experiment with almond, cashew, and sunflower
seed butters. Mix and match as you please.
Go ahead, give them a try!
Bite Size Peanut Butter and Dark
Chocolate Cookies
Ingredients:
1 1/4 cup
brown rice flour
1/2 cup vanilla
soy milk
4 tablespoons peanut butter, unsalted
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
2 tbsp brown
sugar
1 tbsp
butter, unsalted
1 egg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions:
1. Preheat
the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine
all dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
3. Add in the
egg, milk, butter and sugar. Stir well.
4. Add the
remaining ingredients to the dough and mix thoroughly.
5. Spoon
small balls of dough onto a nonstick baking pan. Let cookies bake for
approximately 25-30 minutes.
Recommendation:
Serve warm with a glass of cold milk!
By Jaime
Ruisi
MSCN
Candidate OHSU
Noms McGee
Blog: http://nomsmcgee.blogspot.com
Recipe:
http://nomsmcgee.blogspot.com/2014/02/bite-size-peanut-butter-dark-chocolate.html
