Half time is a crucial moment in any game, it’s also a great time to refuel, rehydrate, and reset for the second half. Choosing the right half time snacks can help you maintain energy, focus, and performance when it counts most.

Why Half Time Snacks Matter

After an intense start to the game, your body’s energy stores are running low, and dehydration may start to set in. Eating the right snack quickly replenishes carbs and fluids, helping you stay sharp and strong.

What Makes a Great Half Time Snack?

• Easy to digest: You want fuel, not a stomach ache.
• Carb-rich: Carbs provide quick energy for muscles and brain.
• Hydrating: Include fluids to rehydrate.
• Portable: Easy to eat quickly on the sidelines.

Top Half Time Snack for Athletes

• Applesauce
• Fruit leather or dried fruit
• Fruit snacks
• Sports drinks which have the bonus of keeping you hydrated!

Check out my Ultimate Athlete Snack list for more snack ideas for high school athletes!

Tips for Half Time Fueling

• Eat early in the break, don’t wait until the last minute.
• Take a few good sips of water alongside your snack to stay hydrated.
• Practice your half time routine in training to find what works best.

Your half time snack should be very similar to what you would eat, 10-15 minutes before practice. Before trying a snack during a game, make sure you have a strong plan for fueling up before practice.

Smart half time snacks help maintain your explosiveness and crush the second half.