EASY Post Workout Weekday Meals

You may have already read our very popular article on pre and post workout meals (if not, read it here and then come back!) and know that it is very important to eat pre and post workout. The exact timing will just be trial and error with what works for your body but we suggest eating within 30 minutes after your workout.

To make it easy for you, we've gathered our favorite post workout meals that pack protein and can easily be paired with a carb source such as sweet potato, black beans, brown rice, etc. These meals are perfect no matter what exercise you have been doing from hiking to hitting the weights in the gym. The best part is these are some of our easiest recipes which mean they can be made quickly during the week even when you are very busy! We didn't include any slow cooker/Crockpot recipes but those are also great options to have available! Your post workout meal doesn't always have to be a protein shake. Try to incorporate real, whole foods after your workout next time!

When you do your grocery shopping for the week look for lean protein, complex carbohydrates, and healthy fats. Load your cart up with fresh fruits and veggies also! And if you are looking to save money and need ideas on healthy and frugal meal ideas, check out this post.

{EASY} POST WORKOUT WEEKDAY MEALS

• Grilled Kickin' Chicken
• Zesty Grilled Chicken
• Avocado-Stuffed Turkey Burgers
• Clean Eating Power Meatballs

Speaking of workouts, what did your workouts consist of this week? We actually made it to the gym 5 days last week even though it was a pretty busy week! We overslept on Sunday so we couldn't do our planned hike but we washed the cars and did food prep and ended up with over 14,000 steps each even though we never stepped into the gym!

What is your favorite post workout meal?

Healthy, Protein-Packed Hot Chocolate

We had a cold snap here in Georgia where all I wanted was hot chocolate. I'm pretty picky about hot chocolate too so it took me quite a few tries to get this one to where I would "approve" but I definitely think I hit the nail on the head, if I can say so myself! This will warm you up and also provide you with the protein you need. It's perfect as a "snack" during the day, maybe after breakfast or even right before bed while you are relaxing! You can't go wrong with this one! Try it and let us know what you think!

HEALTHY, PROTEIN-PACKED HOT CHOCOLATE

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 1 tsp cocoa powder
• 2 small scoops stevia
• 1/4 cup liquid egg whites
• 1 packet TLS vanilla whey protein powder {If you are interested in ordering this product email us at thegang@heandsheeatclean.com and we can also send you a free Shake & Bake Recipe eBook!}

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients, excluding almond milk. Blend together using a hand blender. You can use a regular blender but because there isn't much liquid it will be more difficult so I suggest a hand blender/frother or even combining by hand mixing.

2 Heat almond milk over medium heat until it starts boiling (Be careful as it will overflow quickly!)

3. Add hot almond milk to blended ingredients and stir to combine

Enjoy!

- Whitney

Cinnamon Roll Protein Shake

Craving cinnamon rolls? Why not make a protein shake that tastes like one?! It smells amazing and tastes even better!

Clean Eat Recipe: Cinnamon Roll Protein Shake

Ingredients:

• 3 Tbsp - 1/3 cup liquid egg whites (pasteurized)
• 3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp pure maple syrup
• 1 small scoop Stevia
• Ice

Directions: 

1. Add all ingredients to a blender (we use a Vitamix) and blend!

Enjoy!

- Whitney