I don’t know about you, but I cannot, CANNOT work out with a growling stomach. So let’s
fix that.
Hey y’all! It’s Ashley Renne and welcome back to my green living channel where I show
you sustainable ways to have a healthier body, home and planet. Today I’m bringing you
my go-to recipes for energizing pre-workout snacks. It is a myth that you shouldn’t
eat before a workout. You absolutely can, and in my case I don’t perform as well on
an empty stomach. Everybody is different. You have to do what works for you. But this
is what works for me. We wake up at 5am every day to work out and I need an energy boost.
The type of snack you eat can be the difference between collapsing to the floor halfway through
your workout or pushing through and getting it done. I find that snacks packed with protein
and fiber-rich carbohydrates are perfect foods for energy. And with the ones I’m about
to share there’s no baking involved. So let’s begin.
First up we got Energy Bites!
For this snack, dates are the magical ingredient. They’re packed with slow-burning carbs to
fuel your workout. First you’re going to soak your dates in a bowl for a couple of
minutes just to soften them up a bit. Then in a food processor or blender, add coconut
shreds, cacao powder, and add a pinch of sea salt to help bring out the flavors. Pop the
lid on and start blending. You want to blend it just until it’s kinda got this sandy
texture to it. Not powdery, but sandy or crumbly. Next throw in those dates that you set aside
to soak. And this is what’s going to give it that stickiness. Don’t over blend, because
you don’t want it to be a paste. You want a dough-like consistency. Like voilà. See
that right there. That’s that magic. Now take that doughy mixture and form them into
balls. If you want them to be less sticky, you can gently roll them into a little bit
of cacao powder. It’ll kinda make em look like a powdered donut. Or If you don’t mind
the stickiness, you don’t have to do that all. If you want to make these extra fun,
you can even add some dark chocolate chips! No matter which method you choose, they’ll
all be magical.
Next up we have Oatmeal Jars! Build your jar starting with some rolled oats.
The fiber and protein in oats are sure to give you an energy kick. Then add ground flaxseeds
which has energy boosting omega-3 fatty acids. Mix in some cacao powder, one of my favorite
superfoods. A little maple syrup for sweetness. Some chia seeds for its healthy fats, some
blackberries and blueberries for antioxidants. Heat up some water and pour it in until the
jar is about ¾ full. And then you can just fill the rest with your favorite fruits. And
boom! See that right there. That’s that magic.
Last but not least a crazy simple energizing spread.
In a bowl, add your favorite nut butter (peanut butter, almond butter, whateva butter you
prefer). Sprinkle in some cacao powder, which is high in antioxidants and healthy fats to
help keep us energized. And don’t forget that maple syrup for some extra sweetness.
Give it a good mix. And you can add just a little bit of plant-based milk to make the
consistency of your spread smoother. This is a yummy energizing spread that you can
add to a bagel, or maybe some toast with a few banana slices, or you can cut up an apple
and spread it on each slice.
Store any extra in a jar to keep it fresh. And voila! There you have it. I hope these
fanatastically simple snacks gave you some energy-boosting ideas to help you slay those
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