4 HIGH-PROTEIN SNACKS FOR YOUR SUMMER TRIPS
The best part of any summer trip is the feeling of freedom – the freedom to go where you want, do what you want, and eat what you want.
Wait. The last part of that sentence is key. If you're putting in effort at the gym and working hard towards your goals, it's important to maintain your nutrition – even during a relaxing trip. A little forward planning and preparation will ensure you have healthy, high-protein snacks on hand for the road.
1. PEANUT BUTTER BANANA "SUSHI"
Anyone can make sandwiches, put them in a box, and call it travel food. But eating while driving on complex, fast highways can be dangerous and difficult.
But we have a quick and easy suggestion for you: Wrap peanut butter with a banana slice in a whole-grain tortilla, like sushi. The result is simply excellent – bite-sized pieces help avoid driving and mess problems. You can easily pick them up without distracting from driving.
2. BACON AND APPLE EGG MUFFINS
If you haven't tried making muffins with scrambled eggs yet, you've waited too long. These little wonders consist of scrambled eggs mixed with other ingredients and then baked in a muffin tin to create convenient, high-protein snacks.
This recipe, created by Cate Ritter, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and owner of "Cate's Nutrition Kitchen", couldn't be tastier. You get the best snack – a combination of tastes (sweet, savory, and salty) all in one.
3. PROTEIN PEANUT BUTTER BALLS.
What you really want is sweets, the crispy taste of a protein bar, but there's no need to spend 2-3 euros on one at a convenience store.
This recipe for protein balls from Detric Smith, powerlifting coach, exercise physiologist, and owner of "Results Performance Training", is delicious down to the last bite, requires no baking or long preparation. Plus, it's a mixed and balanced (protein, carbohydrate, and fat mixture that will help keep your energy stable.
4. CREAMY TUNA DIP
Another favorite high-protein snack from Detric Smith offers an alternative to your typical tuna salad, and it's much more appealing than eating tuna straight from the can with a spoon.
"Instead of using traditional mayonnaise, I use fat-free cream cheese. It adds a unique flavor and more protein without unnecessary fat," says Smith.
The trick, of course, is storage – this recipe requires refrigeration. Prepare it and keep it in the fridge until you leave, then transfer it to a cooler, and the problem is solved.
When you're hungry, use this dish as a dip for your favorite crackers. It's also delicious with rice cakes.
