5 Easy Morning Workout Snacks
Some of my favorite pre-workout snacks that I enjoy before running, walking, or lifting weights. These snack options give me a little boost of energy to power through my workout.
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5 Easy Morning Workout Snacks
Good morning everyone! Today, we are going to talk about pre-workout snacks. My pre-workout fueling strategy is something that I have perfected over the years through a lot of trial and error.
When I was in high school, my summer cross-country practices were at 8 AM. Then, when I went on to run cross-country and track in college, the early exercise schedule remained. So, I had to learn what kinds of foods to eat before my workouts so that I would feel energized and ready to roll.
Today, I thought it would be fun to share five vegan pre-workout snack ideas with all of you. These are ones that have worked really well for me over the years. However, you should keep in mind that what works well for one person won’t necessarily work well for another. We all have unique goals, preferences, etc. My top tip is to find what works for you through trial and error. Once you find a pre-workout snack that you like, you can stick with that :). Hopefully, the following snacks will at least give you some inspiration for possible combinations you can test out.
5 Easy Morning Workout Snacks – #1
1. A Banana With Peanut Butter
A banana with peanut butter is one of my tried and true snacks that I like to eat before I run. Bananas have always been a fruit that digests easily for me. Plus, the combination of banana and peanut butter is one that I find to be super tasty. Not only is this snack quick and easy to make, but it also keeps me fueled through my workout.
5 Easy Morning Workout Snacks – #2
2. A Piece of Toast With Jelly
A piece of toast with jelly is another super easy and quick snack. I love having this before a cardio workout because it is mostly carbs. I often make my own homemade chia jam because it is easy to make in big batches and it tastes fresher. If you prefer to eat mostly carbs before you work out, you might want to try this snack out.
5 Easy Morning Workout Snacks – #3
3. A Couple of Dates
When I am really rushing to get out the door, I like to have a few dates before my workout. Dates are a sweet, dense, dried fruit that tastes delicious. I have heard them referred to as nature’s candy, and I think that nickname suits them quite well. Dates are a very convenient snack that I enjoy before my workout on days that I’m pressed for time.
5 Easy Morning Workout Snacks – #4
4. A Rice Cake With Peanut Butter
A rice cake with peanut butter (and sometimes a few slices of banana) is a pre-workout staple for my super early running workouts (and by super early I mean ~6 AM). The rice cake has a nice crunchy texture and salty taste. It pairs extremely well with peanut butter and banana. The peanut butter adds some richness and the banana adds some sweetness and quick carbs. You can even add a dash of cinnamon to this snack for more flavor.
5 Easy Morning Workout Snacks – #5
5. Dry Cereal
This option is for those days when I’m working out really early and don’t feel like eating anything substantial. Dry cereal is super simple and provides me with some carbs before I head out the door to run, walk, etc. I am someone who doesn’t like to exercise if I haven’t had something to eat, so this is a good option for my super early morning workouts. While dry cereal might sound bland and boring (and it definitely is), it’s a simple option that I can eat before I head out the door. That way, I have something in my system before I go work out.
5 Easy Morning Workout Snacks – Final Thoughts
When I first switched over from exercising in the afternoon/evening to the morning, one of my biggest struggles was figuring out when, what, and how much to eat to perform optimally in my workouts. By learning what snacks my body responded well to, I was able to perform better in my early morning workouts. Feel free to give some of these snacks a try. If none of them work for you, keep testing out new foods until you find something you enjoy. Anyway, that’s it for this post. As per usual, I will be back with more content very soon.
-Alyssa 🙂
