Snacks for < 60 minutes prior to performance
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Fruit Leather
Fruit leathers provide quick energy with a light feel compared to other snacks.
Target has a good & gather brand that has great flavors!
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Z Bar
Z Bars are a great option because they are low amounts of fiber/fat with a good amount of carbohydrates to provide you with energy.
Target has a Good & Gather brand of these too.
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Banana
Bananas are easy on the stomach and if you have a hard time digesting anything are a good place to start when you don’t feel very hungry.
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Honey Stingers
Honey Stinger products are made for athletes because of their simple carbohydrates that provide energy.
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GoGo Squeez
GoGo Squeez or any applesauce has already been broken down, making it a quick digesting carbohydrate source that is easy to take on the go.
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Grapes
If you have more time, grapes are a great option to have and are also hydrating.
Snacks for > 1 hour prior to performance
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Pretzels + Almonds + Chocolate Chips with Chocolate Milk
One of my favorite snacks for athletes is to create their own trail mix. Tie in 3 ingredients with something sweet, salty, and bold.
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Chobani Complete with a Banana and Dried Mango
I love that Chobani came out with a lactose free option that is packed with protein and has probiotics. If you love the protein drink, add some fruit with it to incorporate carbohydrates for extended energy such as a banana.
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Nut Butter Banana Toast with Cinnamon
There are so many different ways to dress up boring toast. Try this combination or strawberries or blueberries make a great mix too.
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Lara Bar + Mixed Berries
Lara Bars are not just great on the go, but are loaded with carbohydrates with good fats to make sure blood sugar levels stay stable. I paired this with some blueberries for color helping to decrease inflammation build up.
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Cliff Nut Butter Bar + Apple
These bars combine carbohydrates, protein and good fats perfectly. By adding an apple you are providing yourself with some additional daily fiber to benefit your GI system in the long run.
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Nut Butter Energy Bites
If you have time to make these in a large batch, it’s worth it. They keep blood sugars stable and are portable too.