17 Pre-workout Snacks You Can Easily Make Ahead of Time

Looking for the perfect pre-workout snacks to fuel your fitness routine? Look no further! We’ve curated a list of 17 delicious and convenient pre-workout snack ideas that you can prepare ahead of time. 

Chocolate Chip Muffins

This zucchini chocolate chip muffins recipe is the perfect mix of nutritious ingredients and classic, bakery-style muffin texture! (It’s very similar to my mini chocolate chip muffins!) The chocolate chip zucchini muffins are light and fluffy – with a few nutritious ingredients thrown in there – and sweet mini chocolate chips for fun. They are perfectly sweet (lightly) and utterly delicious.

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Protein Balls

Birthday cake batter protein balls are protein-packed snacks that taste like desserts! Try this super easy, no-bake recipe using only seven ingredients. Snack enthusiasts can finally indulge on their midday or midnight cravings guilt-free, thanks to these cake batter protein balls!

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Date and Oat Balls

Energy balls with dates and oats make a great breakfast on the go, too. If eating in the car is your only option, these breakfast balls are a great way to start the morning. Just add your favorite cup of coffee, and you’re ready to hit the road. Enjoy just one energy bite, and you get why these are so great.

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Matcha Energy Balls

Love matcha but running out of ways to incorporate it? These matcha energy balls are a matcha lover’s dream. These energy bites are loaded with matcha powder, made from high-quality, nutrient-rich green tea leaves. They are no-bake, gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan.

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Protein Pumpkin Muffins

You’ve got to try these protein pumpkin muffins! Delicious, simple and surprisingly light, they should be on any keto dieters must-bake list. While we love the occasional indulgence of a big sugary chocolate muffin, these muffins are delicious and good for you. Perfect in the fall, but ideal all year round, these muffins are a great way to kick start your day!

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Almond Milk Protein Shake

Come and try this nutritious almond milk protein shake. Not only does it taste splendid, it is also an effective protein shake that should be a part of your daily routine, especially if you are trying to cut down on your calories or if you feel like you need to add more protein to your diet. In turn, this milkshake can help you fine-tune your body as well as your muscles.

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No Bake Pumpkin Protein Bars

No-Bake Pumpkin Protein Bars are an easy fall treat. They combine the delicious flavor of pumpkin and chocolate with a protein boost from protein powder. These healthy pumpkin protein bars are chock full of protein and flavor. And you can make them with less than 20 minutes of active prep. They are truly a meal replacement bar and are great for breakfast on the go.

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Chocolate Chip Protein Bars

If you like a harder, chewier bar, use old-fashioned oats (not the quick-cook kind). But if you use these, be prepared to let the bars sit for a few days in an airtight container before you eat them. These Chocolate Chip Protein Bars are a fantastic snack you make in batches at home! 

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Protein Flapjacks

Although most of us enjoy a relaxed and proper breakfast when given the choice, most of us rush around most mornings giving breakfast little thought. That doesn’t mean you have to eat badly though, these protein flapjacks would more than suffice!

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Hard Boiled Eggs

Hard-boiled eggs are the basis for many dishes, including egg salad sandwiches, salads, Scotch Eggs, deviled eggs, and potato salad. They are so good! If you have ever wondered why you should make hard-boiled eggs in the air fryer, it’s because they are easy! Super easy, and only require one ingredient-eggs!

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Berry Granola

The smell of granola baking in the oven is reason enough to love this recipe, permeating the house with an amazing aroma that could beat out any Yankee Candle. Nutty, cinnamon-y, golden-brown goodness. A hearty gluten-free granola recipe loaded with oats, nuts, seeds, and dried berries and infused with coconut, maple syrup, and cinnamon. Perfect for breakfast or snack time, with milk, yogurt, or by the handful!

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Blueberry Banana Muffins

Full of blueberries and packed with bananas, these easy gluten-free banana blueberry muffins are delicious for breakfast or snack time! Use those overripe bananas sitting on the counter to make these tasty muffins! Serve warm with butter and enjoy! 

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Zucchini Muffins

These gluten-free zucchini muffins are the perfect recipe for enjoying summer zucchini! They’re packed with shredded zucchini and walnuts, and perfectly spiced with vanilla, cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg. Enjoy these tasty zucchini muffins as a breakfast treat or afternoon snack!

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Berry Overnight Oats

Simple, healthy, and SUPER tasty. These berry overnight oats require just 9 ingredients, 5 minutes prep time, and an overnight stay in the fridge. Naturally sweetened, gluten-free, and a perfect breakfast to start off your day! Simple, healthy, adaptable, and so very taste. Berry overnight oats are my new thing. And should also be your new thing if they aren’t already.

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Oatmeal Cookie Energy Bites

These tasty No Bake Oatmeal Cookie Energy Bites are loaded with nutritious superfoods, are easy to make, and are perfect for that mid-morning or mid-afternoon snack craving! No Bake Oatmeal Cookie Energy Bites are coming your way kids and parents! These tasty little bites are healthy, loaded with nutritious superfoods, easy to make, and are perfect for that mid-morning or mid-afternoon snack craving.

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Vegan Protein Balls

These vegan protein balls with hazelnuts and dates are the ultimate vegan and gluten free truffle-like treat! They are the perfect blend of rich and sweet, with a soft crunchy bite made from wholesome ingredients. Who doesn’t love chocolate and hazelnuts mixed together? They come together and form the most delicious treat.

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Coconut Bliss Balls

These coconut date bliss balls are chewy, nutritious, and delicious. They’re no-bake and the perfect make-ahead treat! They’re typically made with whole, raw ingredients – including dates, nuts, protein powder, coconut, seeds, and more. You may have heard bliss balls referred to as energy balls, power balls, protein balls, or bliss bites.

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