Muscle recovery foods: Reach your fitness goals faster with these 5 healthy post-workout snack options

Eating healthy snacks after a workout is important because they help recharge energy, repair muscles, and support recovery. Snacks that are rich in protein and carbohydrates may help restore energy levels and promote muscle growth. They also provide essential nutrients and antioxidants that aid immune function and reduce inflammation, thus benefiting your fitness and well-being. Alongside, choosing nutritious post-workout snacks maximises the benefits of exercise and helps you feel better after a tough workout. Celebrity pilates master instructor Yasmin Karachiwala suggests a few healthy post-workout snacks: (Image: Canva)

Avocado toast: Avocado toast is a fantastic post-workout snack. Simply spread creamy avocado on toast, add sliced tomatoes, and drizzle with olive oil for extra flavour and nutrition. Packed with healthy fibre, this snack keeps you full and active for the day ahead (Image: Canva)

Cottage cheese with pineapple: Cottage cheese with pineapple is an excellent post-workout snack. Cottage cheese offers protein for muscle recovery, while pineapple adds a refreshing taste and bromelain for digestion and inflammation reduction. For extra nutrition, add chopped mango and chia seeds or a handful of almonds for healthy fats. This snack keeps you full and aids in recovery (Image: Canva)

Greek yoghurt with almonds: After a strenuous workout, your muscles need nutrients to repair and grow. Yasmin suggests that Greek yogurt paired with almonds is an ideal post-workout snack. The creamy yogurt satisfies without causing blood sugar spikes, while almonds provide protein for muscle recovery and weight management. Almonds also offer satiating properties that keep you full for long. This combination is highly nutritious and supports muscle repair and growth (Image: Canva)

Hummus and whole wheat pita: A quarter-cup of hummus with whole wheat pita is a perfect post-workout snack. This combo offers a balanced mix of carbs and protein for recovery, providing lasting energy and supporting muscle repair and growth (Image: Canva)

Quinoa salad with roasted vegetables: This tasty post-workout option has everything you need: carbs, protein, and vitamins to help you reach your fitness goals. Quinoa provides protein and sustained energy, while roasted veggies supply iron for immunity and recovery (Image: Canva)