The difference between totally crushing a workout and giving up could be the fuel you are putting into your body. What kind of food are you eating before you workout?
As a personal trainer, I get questions all the time about what kind of foods you should eat before you workout. I’ve got two go-to recipes for a pre-workout snack right here, and both will help you crush your workouts! Give them a try and let me know what you think!
Berry Yogurt Oatmeal Parfait
Ingredients
1/3 c oatmeal, cooked & cooled
½ c nonfat plain Greek yogurt
½ scoop Strawberry IdealShake
1/2 c mixed berries
Directions
- Stir together the Greek yogurt and protein powder until smooth and combined.
- To assemble the parfait, layer in a glass the cooked oatmeal first, then the yogurt mixture, and finish with mixed berries! Enjoy!
Serves 1. Serving size: entire recipe.
Calories per serving: 273 / Protein 22g / Carbs 39g / Fat 4g
Chocolate Strawberry Rice Cake
Ingredients
1/4 c nonfat, plain Greek yogurt
1/2 scoop Strawberry IdealShake
1 chocolate rice cake (Quaker)
1 strawberry, diced
1 tsp. mini chocolate chips
Optional: sugar-free chocolate syrup
Directions
- Stir together the Greek yogurt and protein powder until smooth.
- Lay out your rice cake on a plate and drop spoonfuls of the yogurt mixture all over the rice cake.
- Top with diced strawberries and chocolate chips. Enjoy!!
Serves 1. Serving size: entire recipe.
Calories: 172 / Protein 13g / Carbs 23g / Fat 4g
Get Healthy & Eat All Your Favorite Foods!
The IdealPlan gives you healthy versions of your favorite foods, so you can lose weight and still indulge a little! Along with delicious recipes, you’ll get workouts and meal plans designed for fat loss, and access to our online support community. Losing weight has never been this tasty!
