20 Great Power Snacks for Quick Energy



20 Great Power Snacks for Quick Energy

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11) Low-Fat Blueberry Muffin ( 1.6 ounces ) - Watch out for the high fat content on some brands ! Lots of complex carbs, and blueberry add flavor.

Carbs        : 22 g

Protein      : 3 g

Fat           : 5 g

Niacin       : 6 %

12) Steel Bar ( 3 ounces ) - The best tasting energy bar on the market is loaded with carbs and is high in protein; makes a great post-workout snack too.

Carbs        : 159 g

Protein      : 16 g

Fat           : 4 g

Provides a full day's supply of 11 vitamins and four minerals and is low in sodium.

13) Nutri Grain Cereal ( 1.5 ounces ) - Cold cereal is an excellent source of complex carbs, but watch out for sugar-sweetened brands; add fruit and nonfat milk for simple carbs and protein. 

Carbs        : 36 g

Protein      : 3 g

Fat           : 1 g

Vitamin and mineral content varies by brand; many are fortified.

14) Low Fat Frozen Yogurt ( 4 ounces ) - Skip the ice cream on hot summer days for this flavorful and healthy treat.

Carbs        : 17 g

Protein      : 4 g

Fat           : 2 g

Calcium     : 12 %

15) Lentils ( 4 ounces ) - Quickly cook up a cup of this legume, which is among the best complex carbohydrate sources because it raises blood glucose levels very evenly. Also high in fiber.

Carbs        : 20 g                              

Protein      : 9 g                                

Fat           : <1 g   

Fiber         : 20 %

Potassium  : 12 %

Vitamin B6 : 10 %                           

Folate       : 45 %

Iron          : 18 %

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