Peanut Butter Banana Energy Bites
A few ingredients make a tasty, energizing snack with an ideal mix of carbohydrates, protein and healthy fats.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup peanut butter (or any nut or seed butter)
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips or dried fruit (e.g., raisins or cranberries)
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- In a mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas, peanut butter, honey and vanilla extract.
- Stir in the oats and your choice of chocolate chips or dried fruit.
- Roll the mixture into bite-sized balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Store the energy bites in the refrigerator until you're ready to grab one for your workout.
- Wrap in foil or place in a plastic bag to stash in your pocket for an energizing snack during your workout.
A simple and versatile snack, you can create your own trail mix with a combination of the following ingredients:
- Nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, cashews)
- Seeds (e.g., pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds)
- Dried fruits (e.g., apricots, dates, figs)
- Dark chocolate or carob chips
- Whole-grain cereal or pretzels
- Coconut flakes
- Spices (e.g., cinnamon, a pinch of sea salt)
Greek Yogurt Parfait
Perfect for breakfast or for a post-workout snack, parfaits are simple to assemble and can be stored in the fridge if you’d like to make a few at a time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup granola (look for varieties with whole grains and nuts)
- Fresh berries (e.g., strawberries, blueberries or raspberries)
- Honey for drizzling (optional)
- In a glass or bowl, layer the Greek yogurt, granola, and fresh berries.
- Drizzle with honey for added sweetness if desired.
- This parfait provides protein from the yogurt, carbohydrates from the granola and fruit, and is a great source of energy.
Infinitely adjustable, this simple snack packs a crunch alongside filling nut butter. Make it sweet or savory, depending on your toppings.
Ingredients:
- Rice cakes
- Nut or seed butter (e.g., almond butter, peanut butter, or sunflower seed butter)
- Sliced banana or apple
- A sprinkle of chia seeds or honey (optional)
- Spread a layer of nut or seed butter on top of a rice cake.
- Add sliced banana or apple on top.
- Drizzle with honey or sprinkle with chia seeds for extra flavor and energy.
- To take this snack with you, create a sandwich with two rice cakes and nut butter, wrap in foil, and enjoy for later.