Energy boosting snacks

[atompki1]

Lately I'm dragging a bit after my workouts. I'm pretty sure I need to increase calories, but want foods that will boost my energy levels. What types of snacks give you a lift after a workout? FYI...I do drink a protein drink with almond milk after my workout.

 

[Viola1625]

When you work out at a very high intensity or for a long duration (hour or more), you deplete your glycogen stores. Replacing them ASAP (within an hour if possible), is vital or it will effect your performance for the next workout. This is the one time where you do need sugar - about a 3:1 sugar to protein ratio. Fat and fiber will slow absorption, so you want to keep those numbers low. There are a number of recovery drinks out there from beach body, etc, but supposedly a 12 oz of low fat chocolate milk is just as good, it has that same ideal ratio. I broke down the macro nutrients so I could make my own.
- 240 cal
- 3.75g fat or less
- 34.5g sugar
- 13.5g protein
-fat and fiber will slow absorption

I also like to blend in coffee ice cubes (-:
You can google recovery drink too for better info.

 

[cokonkel]

I don't know about eating it right after my workout, but lately I've really been into KIND bars. I am downright addicted to them actually! I find when I'm super hungry, if I eat one of these it curbs the hunger and I swear I can literally feel my blood sugar stabilize. They are SO good, too! They come in a ton of flavor variety but here are two of my favorites.
KIND Fruit & Nut, Apple Cinnamon & Pecan, Gluten Free Bars (Pack of 12): Amazon.com: Grocery & Gourmet Food
KIND PLUS, Dark Chocolate Cherry Cashew + Antioxidants, Gluten Free Bars (Pack of 12): Amazon.com: Grocery & Gourmet Food