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Pre-workout

5 PRE-GYM SNACKS THAT WON’T WEIGH YOU DOWN

Carbs are key for a good workout. Here are some recipes for when you want something light, crunchy, and easy to make before you train.

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  1. Peanut butter, sliced banana and a honey drizzle on Subtle Hint of Salt protein rice cakes.

    Peanut Butter Honey & Banana

    ~240 calories · 8g protein

    What you need 2 Subtle Hint of Salt protein rice cakes, 1 tablespoon peanut butter, ½ banana, 1–2 teaspoons honey and a pinch of sea salt

    Spread the peanut butter edge to edge. Add sliced banana, drizzle with honey and finish with sea salt. Add chopped peanuts or granola if you want more crunch. For a nut-free version, use sunflower-seed butter and nut-free granola.

  2. Cottage cheese and blueberries on Subtle protein rice cakes drizzled with honey.

    Cottage Cheese + Blueberries

    ~190 calories · 16g protein

    What you need 2 Subtle Hint of Salt protein rice cakes, ½ cup cottage cheese, ¼ cup blueberries and 1 teaspoon honey

    Spread the cottage cheese edge to edge over each rice cake. Scatter the blueberries on top and finish with a thin drizzle of honey.

  3. Strawberry jam and banana slices on Subtle protein rice cakes with a chocolate drizzle.

    Strawberry Chocolate Fudge

    ~220 calories · 17g protein

    What you need 2 Subtle Hint of Salt protein rice cakes, 2 tablespoons strawberry jam, ½ banana, ½ scoop chocolate whey protein, 1–2 teaspoons water and 1 teaspoon honey

    Stir the whey with water until it drizzles slowly from a spoon. Spread on the jam, add sliced banana, drizzle with the chocolate mixture and finish with honey.

  4. A 1 oz bag of Subtle Chocolate Minis beside sliced banana on a bright surface.

    Chocolate Minis + Banana

    ~110 calories · 8g protein

    What you need One 1 oz bag of Chocolate Minis and ½ banana

    Slice the banana and eat it alongside the Minis. No assembly, no cleanup, no overthinking it.

  5. A 1 oz bag of Subtle Minis beside a shot of espresso on a bright surface.

    Minis + Espresso

    ~120 calories · 8g protein

    What you need One 1 oz bag of your favorite Minis, an espresso and cream cheese for dipping (optional)

    Open the bag. Pull the shot. Get moving. For those who indulge, we recommend dipping the Minis in cream cheese. Choose caffeine only if it already works well for you.

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