Runners need quick, easy, nutrient-packed snacks to fuel training and recovery, especially with busy schedules in 2025.
With 63% of consumers seeking high-protein snacks and 58% prioritizing low-sugar options, meal prepping with protein bars and homemade snacks is a game-changer.
Here are five meal prep hacks to keep you running faster race times, featuring Earth Foods protein bars.
Why Meal Prep for Runners?
Meal prepping saves time and ensures you have performance-boosting snacks ready.
Runners require 1.2-2.0g of protein per kg of body weight daily for muscle repair (Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition).
Convenient snacks like protein bars, used by 52% of runners pre/post-workout, make it easy to stay fueled.
5 Meal Prep Hacks for Runners
- Stock High-Protein Bars: Prep a week’s worth of grab-and-go snacks with bars offering 15-20g of protein. Our [Brand Name] Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch bar packs 20g of protein. Learn more in our Why High-Protein Bars Are the Ultimate Snack for Fitness Enthusiasts in 2025.
- Choose Low-Sugar Options: Avoid energy crashes with bars under 5g of added sugar. Our No Added Sugar Vanilla Chai bar uses monk fruit for sweetness. Check out our How to Choose the Best Low-Sugar Protein Bar for Your Busy Lifestyle.
- Try Plant-Based for Sustainability: With 36% of consumers choosing plant-based snacks, our Hemp Protein Bar is eco-friendly and nutrient-dense. See our Plant-Based Protein Bars: The Sustainable Snack Choice for 2025.
- Make DIY Protein Balls: Combine oats, nut butter, and protein powder for budget-friendly snacks. Get recipes in our Protein Balls 101: Easy Recipes and Benefits for Fitness Enthusiasts and DIY Healthy Snacks: Budget-Friendly Options for Fitness Lovers.
- Add Functional Snacks: Bars with ingredients like ashwagandha boost focus for race days. Try our Blueberry Ashwagandha bar, detailed in our Functional Protein Bars: Boosting Energy, Immunity, and Focus in 2025.
Sample Runner’s Meal Prep Plan
- Monday Pre-Run: [Brand Name] Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch bar + an apple.
- Wednesday Post-Run: Vanilla Chai bar + Greek yogurt for 30g total protein.
- Friday Midday: Homemade protein balls (from our Protein Balls 101) + coffee.
Run Smarter with Earth Foods
Meal prep hacks make fueling your runs effortless.
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