Can anyone recommend a good post-workout snack that works for weight loss?

[alezas]

I exercise in the evenings, after my evening meal. By the time I've finished and showered it's usually about 9pm so don't fancy much and nothing meaty. Any ideas?

[FatCatFaces]

Fruit? Cereal? Piece of toast? Hot chocolate/cocoa?

Weight loss wise you just need to make sure it's within your calorie allowance - doesn't really matter what you eat and when. I'm having custard after tonight's run

[Doje]

Do you need to have anything? I always feel ok smug if I brush my teeth straight after a run. It normally takes any craving away.

Otherwise yes to pp, banana, toast, fruit and yogurt.

[superking]

I don't exercise in the evenings, but I sometimes have a bounce ball for my post workout snack. They're quite satisfying for their size and lots of protein in them.

[alezas]

Yeah I was thinking for the protein. Aren't we supposed to eat something containing protein within an hour or so after exercise? Or is that a myth?

[alezas]

I'll have a look at bounceballs thanks superking

[VanellopeVonSchweetz99]

Some almonds!

[yeOldeTrout]

glass of non-fat milk

[StealingYourWiFi]

I'd just have a protein shake that late personally.

[mugglebumthesecond]

I have a milky hot chic and digestive!

[parklives]

Do you have to eat?
I would shower, have a cup of decaf tea then hit the sheets!

[alezas]

Hot chocolate and digestive! 😍

[dinkystinky]

handful of almonds and half a banana

slices of apple and a tablespoon of peanut butter

wholemeal toast with peanut butter

greek yoghurt and fruit

cracker and cottage cheese

[OliviaBenson]

I don't think you need anything op. You could end up undoing all your hard work if you eat. Are you hungry?

[Olswitcharoo]

You should eat something with protein to repair your muscles. The list Dinky posted is a good one, I normally have a rice cracker with peanut butter, or some sliced cooked chicken.

[RJnomore1]

Oat cakes and cottage cheese
Protein shake
Celery and peanut butter
Chicken breast

[RJnomore1]

Or an Arla protein yoghurt actually, they're rather nice.

[MrsStinkey]

Banana or a protein shake would be your best bet if you have to eat but I'd try not to if you can.

[PickleSarnie]

Bounce balls are lush. Expensive though. Naked bars are good and cheaper.

[Penguinhugs]

The protein thing isn't a myth, ideally you should have some sort of whey protein or protein that is quickly absorbed within 20 minutes after exercise, and a meal within 2 hours especially if weight training. If you're doing cardio, a protein shake would do it. If weight training, ideally a meal too, or blend up your protein with some oats and banana to replenish your stores

[Skala123]

What dinky said. Don't go for a protein shake, they are mostly unnecessary and processed. Good clean protein like dairy, nuts etc. if you don't fancy food then a good old glass of milk is fine