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High Energy Snacks for High School Athletes

acai bowl with mixed berries

March 25, 2025

High School Athletes need snacks that work to elevate your game! Under fueling is a one way ticket to sluggish workouts, slow recovery, and missed PRs. The good news? These power packed options will help you take your game to the next level with more energy, strength, speed, and endurance.

acai bowl with mixed berries Snacks for High School Athletes

Greek Yogurt with Berries and Granola

Packed with protein for muscle repair, granola to fuel your muscles, probiotics for gut health, and antioxidants to fight inflammation, this snack packs a powerful punch.

sandwich slice with creamy penaut butter spread

Peanut Butter or Sunflower Butter on Toast

Need a quick pre-workout snack? Toast is a great carbohydrate and carrier of flavor! Top your toast with peanut butter or a seed butter like 88 Acres sunflower seed butter to fuel your long training sessions. To level up this snack, add sliced banana or a drizzle of honey.

a sliced mango cubes on gray surface Snacks for High School Athletes

Cottage Cheese with Mango and Honey

Cottage cheese is a strong protein source for athletes and paired with mango and honey you add a natural energy boost. Bonus: Try it with granola for extra crunch!

dried fruit and nuts in jar Snacks for High School Athletes

Trail Mix for High School Athletes

What I love about trail mix is that it is a high energy and portable snack. The fats from nuts, natural sugars from dried fruit are a great combination for athletes.

six fruit cereals in clear glass mason jars on white surface

Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds and Almond Butter

Oats are the foundation to a great meal or snack. Add milk, chia seeds, yogurt, banana, and almond butter for a snack you can meal prep and take on the run.

chocolate milk for high school athlete Snacks for High School Athletes

Chocolate Milk for High School Athletes

Post-workout recovery doesn’t get easier (or tastier) than this. Chocolate milk has the ideal carb-to-protein ratio to replenish glycogen and repair muscles after a hard session.

Bonus: Shelf-Stable, Portable Snacks for Athletes

I want to share some of my favorite shelf stable snacks! I call these “anytime” snacks for athletes because they are available any time you need them – between classes, before practice, or whenever hunger strikes.

The Bottom Line, snacks are essential for high school athletes!

Athletes need energy dense snacks to stay at the top of their game. Whether you are fueling before practice or need a midday energy boost, these nutrient packed options will help you take your game to the next level.

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