If you're starving after your workout and feel the need to nosh on something healthier than your typical packaged protein bar, look no further! Here are 7 vegan, high-protein post-workout snacks to help you recover while keeping your taste buds happy.

1. 7 Vegan-Friendly, High-Protein,
Post-Workout Snacks
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2. 7 Vegan-Friendly, High-Protein,
Post-Workout Snacks
1. A Protein-packed Smoothie
A creamy, blended smoothie is
filling and easy to digest which
makes it a perfect post-workout
choice
Choose a mixture of leafy greens,
a little fruit, some non-dairy milk
or coconut water and nut butter
or plant-based protein powder.

3. 7 Vegan-Friendly, High-Protein,
Post-Workout Snacks
2. Rice Cake with Nut Butter and Banana
This high fiber snack is ideal anytime of day. Spread your nut
butter of choice (almond, cashew or sunflower are all good
choices) on a flaky rice cake and top with a few slices of ripe
banana. Want some extra oomph? Sprinkle on shredded,
unsweetened coconut, chia seeds and/or cinnamon.

4. 7 Vegan-Friendly, High-Protein,
Post-Workout Snacks
3. Green Juice
Instead of reaching for that bottled electrolyte replacement
drink post-workout, grab a fresh, organic green juice instead.
The nutrient-dense juice will rejuvenate your cells and replace
the potassium and sodium lost during a sweaty, intense
workout.

5. 7 Vegan-Friendly, High-Protein,
Post-Workout Snacks
4. Chia Pudding or Parfait
Super high-protein chia seeds are also the richest plant-based
source of Omega 3 fatty acids.
They absorb liquid to form
a pudding-like consistency.
Great on its own or
assemble a chia parfait
with fruit and granola for
an amped up version.

6. 7 Vegan-Friendly, High-Protein,
Post-Workout Snacks
5. Quinoa
The whole grain is a perfect protein meaning it contains all
nine essential amino acids, the building blocks of protein.
Cook it like oatmeal with your choice of non-dairy milk and
stir in nuts and fresh or dried fruit for a wholesome treat
perfect for cool Fall mornings or toss with raw or cooked
veggies and herbs for an afternoon or evening salad or side
dish.

7. 7 Vegan-Friendly, High-Protein,
Post-Workout Snacks
6. Homemade Protein Bars
One of the most popular post-workout snacks, packaged
energy bars can be laden with additives, sugar, soy protein
isolate and other potentially dangerous ingredients. Opt
for an easy homemade option with dates, nuts, oats and
dried fruit.

8. 7 Vegan-Friendly, High-Protein,
Post-Workout Snacks
7. Protein Pancakes
Pancakes get a bad reputation for being a carb-and-sugar fest
but their latest high-protein makeover has transformed them
into a nutrition powerhouse to refuel you!

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