Quick Post-Game Protein Snack Pack
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Quick Post-Game Protein Snack Pack

Prep: 10 minutes • Serves: 1

4 ounces protein such as plain nonfat Greek yogurt, hard-cooked egg, canned tuna in water or turkey jerky
1 to 1-1/2 cups starch such as banana slices, pretzel sticks or whole wheat crackers
1 cup fruit and/or vegetable such as apple slices, blueberries, carrot sticks or celery sticks
1 to 2 tablespoons toppings such as almond butter, chopped avocado, dark chocolate chips, nuts or salsa

1. Arrange desired ingredients in small airtight container; cover and pack to go.

On-the-Go Nutty Banana Yogurt

Approximate nutritional values per serving:
393 Calories, 12g Fat (1g Saturated), 6mg Cholesterol,
80mg Sodium, 62g Carbohydrates, 9g Fiber, 18g Protein

Chef Tip:
Try On-the-Go Nutty Banana Yogurt: Fill a 2-cup airtight container with ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt, 1 thinly sliced banana, 1 cup blueberries, 1 tablespoon almond butter, 1 teaspoon chopped, roasted unsalted almonds and 1 teaspoon honey; seal with lid and refrigerate up to 1 day.

Tuna Salad Snack Pack

Approximate nutritional values per serving:
395 Calories, 11g Fat (2g Saturated), 31mg Cholesterol,
831mg Sodium, 52g Carbohydrates, 9g Fiber, 26g Protein

Chef Tip:
Try a Tuna Salad Snack Pack: Whisk 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon plain nonfat Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon yellow mustard, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl; stir in 1/3 cup drained tuna in water. Place 1 cup whole wheat crackers, 1 cup celery sticks and tuna salad in 3-compartment container; seal with lid and pack to go.