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3 Quick Protein-Packed Pre-Gym Snacks for Energy | RECIPE

A healthy workout requires more than just exercise, it needs protein-rich fuel. Simple snacks like paneer salad, boiled eggs, and peanut butter toast provide energy, improve metabolism, and aid muscle recovery, ensuring your gym sessions deliver the best results.

Published By: Drishya Madhur
Last Updated: September 8, 2025 16:06:59 IST

Everybody knows that maintaining a healthy lifestyle requires 30% of exercise and 70% of diet. When it comes to fitness, what you eat and what you avoid can make or break your dream body. 

A good workout is followed by a protein rich diet that provides energy to the body and supports muscle recovery and growth!

Most of the times, people overlook the diet while working out, due to which the body cannot perform well and lacks metabolism. To ensure that your workouts are actually working out for you, you need to keep a check on your diet. 

Here are three protein-rich, quick, and easy-to-make snacks before hitting the gym that will boost your metabolism and enhance the energy level in your body! Let’s take a look:

Paneer Salad

Ingredients:

  • 100 g fresh paneer
  • 1/2 finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 finely chopped tomato
  • 1-2 finely chopped green chillies
  • A pinch of salt and black pepper
  • 2-4  tbsp Olive Oil

Method:

Step 1: Cut the paneer in bute size peices.

Step 2: Add olive oil in a pan and place the paneer peices in it.

Step 3: Stir the paneer until golden brown and crispy

Step 4: take out the paneer from the pan and use tissue paper to soak the excess oil. Now, put the golden-brown paneer in a bowl. 

Step 5: Add onion, tomato, and green chilli. Sprinkle some salt and black pepper on top. 

Boiled Eggs

Ingredients:

  • 2 eggs
  • A pinch of salt and pepper

Method:

Step 1: Boil eggs for 8–10 minutes.

Step 2: Peel and season with salt and pepper.

Step 3: Eat whole or slice over toast.

Peanut Butter on Whole Wheat Toast

Ingredients:

  • 2 slices whole wheat bread
  • 2 tbsp peanut butter

Method:

Step 1: Toast the bread until golden-brown.

Step 2: Spread peanut butter evenly.

Step 3: Eat warm with a banana on the side for extra energy.

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