Fall so hard for Autumn inspired snacks
Are you a snacker? And do you love fall flavored things? Sweet! Us too and we have a few recipes to share that you can add to your meal prep rotation.
But first, why? Aren't snacks bad for us? Increasing our calorie intake and preventing results? Yes and no. At 212 Fitness, we are huge believers in finding what works best for YOU and if that means having a quality snack before or after a workout or activity to hold you over between meals then by all means, snack away. Snacks can contribute to your protein, carb and/or fat intake in a positive way. But this also means you need to make sure you have quality meals so you're not relying on snacking to get in your nutrients and calories.
All meals need the three following components:
Protein
Produce
Quality, as whole as possible grains and starches (carb)
When those three things are in place in your meals, you're more likely to feel full throughout the day. Snacks can fill in the holes to ensure you’re getting enough to fuel your workouts and daily life. Try the following recipes and happy snacking!
Other great options include but are not limited to meat sticks or jerky, greek yogurt, fruit with nut butter, hard boiled eggs and whole grain bread with nut butter or lunch meat.
Bonus to being at 212 regularly is you can get a quality snack or meal anytime from Slap Bang Bagel, the cafe we have located right under our roof. Head in for your next protein smoothie or bagel sandwich! You won’t regret it.