Most gym-goers know that eating enough protein is an essential part of maintaining strength and fitness. You may be drinking shakes after every workout and are fully planning every meal, but don’t forget that snacks you eat throughout the day can be used to up your protein intake. Check out these protein rich snacks which taste good and make you feel good.
Peanut Butter and Cheese
Ingredients:
- 2 crackers
- 1 tablespoon of peanut butter
- 2 slices of cheese
Instructions:
- Spread the peanut butter over the crackers, layer over a slice of cheese, and enjoy!
Chia Oat Pot
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons of oats
- 1/4 cup of milk
- 1 tablespoon of chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon of natural yogurt
- 1 teaspoon of honey
Instructions:
- Stir the oats and chia seeds into the milk and leave for 5 minutes.
- Stir the yogurt and honey through the mix, and enjoy.
Toasted Almonds
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup of almonds
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of oil
- 1 teaspoon of oregano
- 1 teaspoon of cracked black pepper
Instructions:
- Heat a pan and add the almonds to it.
- Once they start to brown, sprinkle over the salt and herbs and add the oil.
- Stir well and cook for another two minutes, then remove from the heat.
- Allow the almonds to cool before eating.
