Post strength training snack -vegetarian

Hi,

I'm starting a strength training programme and my trainer said to eat something high in protein after a workout. I'm a vegetarian. He suggested chocolate milk, a shake, a protein bar.
However I try not to eat processed food (although i do on occasion) but this would mean eating something processed 3 times a week after training every week. I just don't see how this could be healthy??
Can anyone suggest a post workout snack that would tick the boxes of protein/carbs etc, but not be processed. I wouldn't mind having a choc milk or a bar once a week but definitely not 3 times.

Thanks in advance :smile:

Replies

  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    In before people claim nuts are high protein foods.....

    How about cheese? A cheese sammich fits the bill. Cottage cheese, greek yogurt, soynuts and raisins make a nice mix, kashi cereal (dry or with milk), an egg sandwich...
  • shayleac
    shayleac Posts: 76 Member
    i'm going to be the first of many to suggest peanut butter.
    I eat it with an apple. The perfect snack.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    milk??

    That's my go too post work out- milk + protein actually- vanilla with full fat/2% milk is beyond delicious.
  • grimendale
    grimendale Posts: 2,153 Member
    I like to have two vegan boca burgers or some scrambled eggs after my workouts. Both are fairly high in protein.
  • mdivamuffin
    mdivamuffin Posts: 164 Member
    Some great ideas here, thanks a mil.

    Anyone got anymore ideas?
  • elliej
    elliej Posts: 466 Member
    greek yoghurt