(Nutrition)

Kickstart Your Workout With These Pre-Game Shakes & Snacks

They’ll get you moving.

by Natalia Lusinski
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Functional Nutritionist Julie Olson, founder of Fortitude Functional Nutrition, says this Chocolate Avocado Shake is perfect, pre-workout. Blend 1 c. unsweetened almond milk, 1 tbsp. almond butter, 1 c. baby spinach, ¼ avocado, and ¼ c. chocolate protein powder.

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This nutrient-packed Coconut Macaroon Protein Shake by BlendJet will give you all the energy you need before your workout. With ingredients like coconut water, coconut milk, and coconut yogurt, as well as some vanilla protein powder and agave, it’s a coconut lover’s dream come true.

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These Gluten-Free Energy Balls by healthyfoodsbyky are not only healthy, but easy to make. Key ingredients include rolled oats, peanut butter, honey, and chocolate chips (or dairy-free chocolate chips). You don’t even need to bake them — just combine the ingredients and roll into balls. Easy!

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Olson recommends whipping up this Raspberry Zinger Shake before your workout. Just blend 1 c. frozen cauliflower, 1 c. frozen raspberries, 1 ½ c. unsweetened almond milk, 1 lemon (juiced), ¼ c. vanilla protein powder, and 1 tbsp. chia seeds — and enjoy!

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These Chickpea MUD Cookies by MUD\WTR are full of good-for-you ingredients, including chickpeas (a superfood), peanut butter, bananas, rolled oats, bananas, and dairy-free chocolate chips. You won’t even know you’re eating healthy when you bite into these!

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These Nutty Date Bars by Sod Bakery are packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats — and perfect to take along to your workout for a pre-exercise boost!

Athletic Greens has an easy recipe for this Green Dream Shake. Blend 8 oz. of milk of your choice (they recommend almond or coconut), 1 scoop AG1, and 1 banana (or a half-cup frozen mixed berries). For even more nutrients, and a thicker shake, add up to ½ an avocado.

These Vegan Protein Bites by joangodfreyenvp have a lot of protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They contain ingredients like almond butter, gluten-free rolled oats, sunflower seeds, and unsweetened coconut. And the best part? They don’t require any baking.

This Berry Immune-Boosting Shake by plantwellnessathome has lots of antioxidants and contains MALK almond milk, organic frozen strawberries and raspberries, and @navitasorganics organic Superfood+Immunity blend.

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Nourishing Florence has the perfect pre-workout snack that you can put on a rice cake: Vegan Tofu Cream Cheese Bites. They include protein-rich ingredients like tofu cream cheese and tofu, as well as tahini, miso paste, lemon juice, and more.