Need a good snack after a late night workout?

rughead06

I work til midnight, then i go to the gym and workout. When im done, i am hungry. Any suggestions of something good and light to eat or drink for when i get home?

ambermichon

cottage cheese (easily digestable protein)

sweetsarahj

protein shake!

moonflower09

I really like a graham cracker with a T of Nutella and a T of Strawberry Rhubarb jam with a glass of milk. Its so filling and such a delicious treat after a good workout. I use it when I need some easy tasty calories. Good Luck!

shelliezahn

My favorite is cottage cheese with a few berries or melba toast.

Wilmingtonbelle

I love Quaker Mini Rice Cakes...there's sweet and savory, whatever suits your tastes

rughead06

thanks everyone for the ideas, will try them all except the cottage cheese that is not my favorite. lol

bootstrap7

Rice cake topped with 2 Tbsp peanut butter and a couple spoonfuls of applesauce.

cNhobbes

an entire cucumber with 2 tblsp roasted red pepper hummus. lots of food and few cals! plus totally delish

Erindipitous

cottage cheese (easily digestable protein)

I second the cottage cheese.

Casein protein is slow to digest so it will feed and sustain your muscles overnight.

Or a casein protein shake. I like Optimum Nutrition's Creamy Vanilla the best.

rughead06

cottage cheese (easily digestable protein)

I second the cottage cheese.

Casein protein is slow to digest so it will feed and sustain your muscles overnight.

Or a casein protein shake. I like Optimum Nutrition's Creamy Vanilla the best.

i take the casein protein shake is different than whey protein?

Artemis_Acorn

thanks everyone for the ideas, will try them all except the cottage cheese that is not my favorite. lol

You can puree the cottage cheese and add some savory seasonings to it for a delicious veggie dip - or you could do the same with greek yogurt instead.

wolfchild59

What type of workout are you doing? Are we talking 30 minutes of walking, 20 minutes of HIIT, an hour of steady state running, an hour of low weight, high rep toning strength, two hours of high weight/low rep muscle building, etc. Because what you're doing for the workout can help guide folks to better suggestions for you.

rughead06

running on the treadmill for 35 minutes and then hitting the eliptical for 15 mins and other nights lifting weights for muscle building.

jamezyjamez

i take the casein protein shake is different than whey protein?

easiest way to think of it is whey is "fast-acting" whereas casein is more "slow-release".

whey would likely be preferred immediately following a workout so you can absorb quickly and rebuild, while casein is often recommended when your body will be without protein for an extended period of time (e.g. overnight).

there are a lot of good threads around on this topic if you want more details...i typically buy a protein blend that already includes both and use it both after workouts and before bed.

sandradavis359

Anything high in carbs and protein is good.

And there is nothing wrong with eating carbs at night. In fact things like toast and oatmeal is recommended as a bedtime snack because it contains nutrients that promote healthy sleeping.
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Jeparkison

Im glad Im not the only one with this problem! I like bananas or peanut butter! (well my favorite was a piece of cake or ice cream but that dosent happen anymore! LOL)

melvac

protein drink

rughead06

got some casein protein and i like it better than the whey protien. Thanks everyone!!

MIMITIME

Banana Smoothie - I freeze my bananas in the skin or out depending on my time when I purchase. I cup of milk your choice, 1 frozen banana cut in chunks and 4 pecan halves - all in blender and push smoothie button. It is sweet enough for me but you can add sweetner if so desired. If you don't want all the banana calories, leave out the pecans and use frozen strawberries or frozen peaches. So good and it keeps me away from the ice cream!

rughead06

Banana Smoothie - I freeze my bananas in the skin or out depending on my time when I purchase. I cup of milk your choice, 1 frozen banana cut in chunks and 4 pecan halves - all in blender and push smoothie button. It is sweet enough for me but you can add sweetner if so desired. If you don't want all the banana calories, leave out the pecans and use frozen strawberries or frozen peaches. So good and it keeps me away from the ice cream!

that sounds good