Does anyone have any real food suggestions for post hard workouts, rather than protein shakes? I’ve been adding greek yoghurt to my porridge in the mornings, but am looking to find something quick and easy post evening virtual races/tough TR workouts? Not really wanting to be cooking chicken breast…

I usually have some prepped up sweet potatoes for the week that I bake. But yes you can microwave it, if you do microwave it cool the potato down a little before adding nut butter, it can get messy, and yes nut butter would be peanut butter. Although many say peanuts aren’t nuts but that’s another …

I usually have something that is similar to a ‘regular meal’, making sure I get 25+g of protein and plenty of carbs and are easy to make: Oatmeal w/ protein powder + toppings french toast (zero sugar syrup, egg substitute + almond milk for the egg wash) grilled cheese (light on the butter, low fat…

Rice & eggs. Cereal & milk if you’re feeling lazy

Decent size bowl of museli and milk gives you about 60g carbs and 20g of protein. Plus you get a load of fibre and micro nutrients too. It’s my standard post workout meal.

[image] Craig_G: I usually have something that is similar to a ‘regular meal’, making sure I get 25+g of protein and plenty of carbs and are easy to make: Thanks, great list! Do you have that as the fourth meal of the day effectively??

Rice and eggs is a staple for me too. I usually have some premade rice in the fridge. Dump some of that in a hot pan and crack a few eggs in. quick recovery meal in a few minutes. I like to add a bit of cheese in as well.

One thing you may notice, is many of these options don’t include any “extra” protein. I’m sure it could be debated here, but one of the most recent Dylan Johnson videos argued that almost all of us already get enough protein and you don’t need to supplement protein. That is contrary to a lot of re…

For my harder weekend rides, I mix this up beforehand so it’s ready to go as soon as I’m done. 2 bananas, mashed 2 or 3 big dollops of Greek yogurt (I don’t measure things) 2 handfuls of granola drizzle of honey 1 scoop of vegan protein powder (substitute some peanut butter if you want more pro…

Omeletes with a couple extra egg whites. I vary up the “filling”…beans, pico, cheese, avocado, etc…whatever is on hand that day. Cottage cheese with some fruit or a dollop of jam/preserves. Chocolate milk, soy milk, etc. I know you said “real food”, but I always keep a few packaged protein option…

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Thanks, great list! Do you have that as the fourth meal of the day effectively??

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