Make it yourself performance snacks
Keeping well hydrated and properly fueled is critical to prepare your body for the day’s challenges. Here are some easy recipes for fueling optimal performance.
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Body - Performance Nutrition
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11/15/2018
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It's important to be well hydrated and properly fueled each day so your body is ready for the challenges it will face. Here are some easy ways to prepare the fuel that you need for just pennies per serving. And if you keep some basic ingredients on hand, you'll be able to whip up these performance foods any time you need them.
Overnight Oatmeal
Make a single serving or set out multiple containers and get ready for your week by creating an assembly line for multiple servings and flavors.
½ cup rolled or steel-cut oats
½ cup low-fat milk (any type of milk works)
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
½ cup chopped fruit
1 Tbsp sweetener (honey or maple syrup add flavor)
1 Tbsp chopped nuts
Method: Layer ingredients in a to-go container and refrigerate overnight. Enjoy cold, or warm it in the microwave.
Layer oats, milk, and yogurt in the container. Top with sliced strawberries, bananas, and raw or toasted nuts of your choice. Drizzle with honey, maple syrup, or other sweetener.
Easy-To-Remember Ratio: ½ cup of each main ingredient plus 1 Tbsp each of the toppings
Nutrients In One Serving: 415 calories, 25g protein, 63g carbohydrates, 8g fiber
Peanut Butter Chocolate Shake
Pair this shake with a piece of fruit for breakfast to get you off to a great morning start, or use it as a recovery drink after working out. You can make it in a shaker bottle or blender. One serving:
1 cup milk, skim
1 Tbsp peanut butter
1/3 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
1 Tbsp chocolate syrup
Method: Add half the milk and the peanut butter to the bottle. Shake vigorously or blend in a blender. Add the rest of the ingredients and shake or blend well.
Nutrients In One Serving: 278 calories, 20g protein, 31g carbohydrates, 1g fiber
Peanut Butter Bites
1¼ cup uncooked old-fashioned oatmeal
½ tsp cinnamon
½ Tbsp honey
3 Tbsp peanut butter
½ cup banana, very ripe and mashed (frozen and thawed works well too)
16 chocolate chips
Method: Mix oats and cinnamon together in a bowl. Add the next three ingredients and mix well. Form into 8 uniform balls. Add two chocolate chips to the top of each if desired. If you can, refrigerate before eating.
Nutrients In One Serving (1 piece): 107 calories, 3g protein, 16g carbohydrates, 2g fiber
Sports Drink
¼ cup sugar or honey
⅛–¼ tsp salt
¼ cup hot water
¼ cup orange juice
¼ cup lemon juice
3¼ cups cold water
Method: Dissolve the sugar and salt in the hot water. Add the juice and the remaining water. Drink at room temperature or chilled. Makes one quart.
Easy-To-Remember Ratio: Each ingredient is ¼ cup or ¼ tsp (unless you reduce the salt), plus the water.
Nutrients In One Serving (8 oz): 60 calories, 16g carbohydrates, 72–144 mg sodium (depending on amount of salt).
Refrigerator Checklist:
Milk, low-fat or skim
Plain Greek yogurt
Orange juice
Lemon juice
Fruit (strawberries, blueberries, oranges, kiwi, bananas, etc.)
Chocolate syrup
Pantry Checklist:
Cinnamon
Salt
Oatmeal
Honey
Maple syrup
Sugar, granulated
Nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts, etc.)
Peanut butter, crunchy or smooth
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