Post Workout Snack Bites
May 21, 2015, Updated Jan 02, 2018
Easy and healthy post workout snack bites, topped with greek yogurt, chickpeas, tomato & avocado!
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What is your favorite post workout snack? A granola bar? A peanut butter sandwich or something else? Post workout snacks are super important especially when you lift weights and do other intensive stuff in the gym. Muscle protein breaks down during exercise and undergoes repair during post-workout recovery and to maximize recovery you need to snack on some good stuff.
I am always on the lookout for easy post workout snack options, something which I can make in 10 minutes flat, tastes good and is also healthy. Breton Crackers are my snack on the go these days. I was introduced to them sometime back and to tell you honestly at first I could not believe that they were gluten free! I have always had this thing in my head that gluten free crackers must be boring and dull but not anymore. Topped with greek yogurt, chickpeas, avocado and tomatoes, these protein packed crackers are the ideal post workout snack.
Breton Crackers are made with arrowroot flour and green lentil flour and they are available in some seriously amazing flavors. There is Herb & Garlic, White Bean, Black Bean and of course the Original with Flax. While I generally use the flax crackers for post workout snacking, I use the other flavors to create quick and easy party appetizers. That’s the good things about crackers isn’t it? There is so much you can do with them!
It’s so simple to make these post workout snack bites. Just take some greek yogurt whisk it and then top it with chickpeas and sliced tomatoes and avocado. Mint is optional but I highly recommend it, adds such a nice touch. And that’s it you have a super healthy post workout snack, packed with all the good stuff ready in no time. And if it helps, everything in this recipe is gluten free!
You guys know I always use raw chickpeas, soak them overnight and then use them in a recipe. It’s an Indian thing I guess, hard to change! But for this recipe I used canned chickpeas, as much as I like taking the long route, the shorter one aren’t bad at times.
Method
In a bowl whisk the greek yogurt till smooth.
Add in the chickpeas and mix thoroughly.
Arrange the crackers and spoon the yogurt chickpeas mixture on top using approximately 1 tablespoon per cracker.
Top with chopped tomatoes, avocado and sprinkle dried mint on top (optional). Enjoy immediately.
* These snack bites should be eaten immediately. So keep everything ready to go and make them when you want to eat them.
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Greek Yogurt Chickpeas Topped Crackers
Ingredients
- 1 to mato small, chopped
- ½ avocado chopped into small pieces
- ½ cup chickpeas
- ½ cup greek yogurt
- 12 crackers [I used breton gluten-free original with flax crackers]
- dried mint to sprinkle (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl whisk the greek yogurt till smooth.
- Add in the chickpeas and mix thoroughly.
- Arrange the crackers and spoon the yogurt chickpeas mixture on top using approximately 1 tablespoon per cracker.
- Top with chopped tomatoes, avocado and sprinkle dried mint on top (optional).
- Enjoy immediately.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Post Workout Snack Bites
I love making snacks like this too. Would work so well as an appetizer. I like these crackers, so easy to dress em’ up.
Have a lovely weekend dear.
Thanks Ash! 🙂
Yogurt and chickpeas post workout? Sold!
Thank Prash!
Girl I love love these bites!! I am so buying all the stuff to make these over the weekend!
Thanks Ami!
Girl, a post workout snack implies that I need to workout! I’m just going straight to one of these snack bites!
haha that’s pretty acceptable too Rachelle! 😉
I would love to have this snack after a work out! Manali your pictures are amazing, love the light and colours, that makes your stack of crackers so appetising!
Thanks Georgina! 🙂 glad you appreciate the photography, still a long way to go!
These little snacks look amazing, Manali! I’m always looking for a new, healthy and delicious treat to enjoy!
Thanks Jess!
I usually just stick with a protein bar, which gets so boring after a while. These are so easy to make and such a great idea! Love these!
Thanks Danielle!
Interesting as always.. Work outs is not my cuppa tea but of course would love to gobble this with tea.. 😉
haha thanks sushma!
What an awesome snack idea and so simple to make too. They look delicious!
Thanks Kelley!
These look awesome and I love how cooling the topping is 🙂
Thanks Medha! Yeah topping is perfect for summer!
These yogurt bites look delicious, Manali! Love that you added chickpeas! Filling and yummy!
Thanks Savita!
YUM! These look amazing! Great post workout snack! Plus I love that they’re G.free!! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks Cailee!
These are the perfect post workout snack. I’d just swap out the Greek yogurt for plain coconut yogurt. Delicious!
Thanks Linda, yes coconut yogurt will work well for vegans! 🙂
They look delicious, and so simple to make. I prefer a sweet snack after running, but I think this are the perfect appetizer for when you have unexpected visits.
Thanks Azu! Yes the crackers are very versatile!
I These are such creative little bites, Manali! I am always looking for new ideas for post-workout snacks and these sound perfect! Love the greek yogurt with chickpeas, avocado and tomatoes!
Thanks Kelly!
I am always looking for crunchy snack ideas and these little bites are perfect!
Thanks Ashley!
Simple and delicious Manali!
Thanks Kushi!
My favorite post workout snack is smoothie-always!
This sounds interesting, i generally dip the crackers in yogurt have with green tea in the evening. Will see if get these in london.
I can never use canned chickpeas, there is always some weird smell :(.
Thanks Shweta! These are really healthy crackers! 🙂 Oh yes I hardly use canned chickpeas too but if you rinse them for a longer time, the smell kind of goes away!
Love Brenton crackers, although I don’t buy them as often as I’d like! This snack is amazing, packed with my favorite ingredients!
Thanks Mira! 🙂
These snack bites look awesome, Manali! In fact, I could call that a delicious lunch instead of a post workout snack. We workout early (early!!) in the morning, so snack is usually Greek yogurt topped with granola (aka breakfast). I’m totally digging those new varieties of Breton crackers, too!
Thanks David! 🙂 They could pass off as lunch too, in fact I had these for lunch the day before!
Quick, easy and droolicious snack. I would love to have it everyday, ONLY if I go for regular workout! 😉 But that certainly is not the case here! So, I would love to have it as an evening snack! 🙂
haha they are good either way Anu! Thank you!
Oh what a fantastic snack, Manali! I love your creativity! I think I could eat the whole batch they look SO good!
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Thanks Gayle! I ate way too many while clicking pictures lol!
What a perfect post-workout snack recipe! I’m always looking for things to munch on after going to the gym and this sounds perfect for me, I will definitely have to make them!! 🙂
Me too ! Glad you like the recipe Harriet 🙂
What beautiful bites! They would be great as the appetizer too.
Yes they would be! Thanks Angie! 🙂