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It is usually said that if you want to eat a better diet, you should stick with the freshest ingredients and stay away from the frozen and prepared meals. While this is often true, I sometimes take a trip through Walmart into these sections of the store just to see what is new. More and more companies are listening to consumers and I was happy to see that LEAN CUISINE® has come up with some NEW awesome meal ideas for those of us trying to eat a certain way that’s healthier.

I had never tried a LEAN CUISINE® before because I was honestly under the impression that it wasn’t that good and it wouldn’t fit my needs. I try to stick with high protein and as many organic ingredients as I can and I remember frozen dinners tasting (to put it honestly) less than ideal. I am a bit spoiled and I make a lot of my foods fresh and homemade here. I do sometimes wish I had more quick meal options because after a workout, I am famished and kind of a beast in the kitchen on the hunt for something to eat. It’s so easy to grab something that isn’t ideal because it’s quick, too. I was glad I gave LEAN CUISINE® a try!

If you are trying to avoid a post-workout “pig out” and need quick ideas for this ravenous time, check out these 5 awesome post workout meal ideas.

5 Awesome Post Workout Quick Meal Ideas

LEAN CUISINE® meals- These have really come a long way. I was happy to see that the LEAN CUISINE® Marketplace Vermont White Cheddar Mac & Cheese is “made with” organic ingredients such as organic pasta. It was ready in less than 4 minutes and I have to admit, it was way better than I expected. I also tried the LEAN CUISINE® Marketplace Sweet & Spicy Korean-Style Beef because it had 15 G of protein in it. That was the perfect after-workout meal. If you are following a gluten-free diet, try the gluten-free options such as LEAN CUISINE® Marketplace Comfort Chicken in Sweet BBQ Sauce! You will be just as amazed as I was at how delicious these dishes really are from LEAN CUISINE®!

Apple with Peanut Butter- This has to be one of my very favorite post-workout snacks because it is a good source of protein and it almost tastes like it should be bad for you! Top it with organic raisins for an extra kick. I like to use my homemade peanut butter because it is sweetened with agave instead of sugar.

Chocolate milk- A glass of chocolate milk may not sound like it’s a great post-workout snack, but if you think about it, it really is. Chocolate milk contains protein and the chocolate part contains antioxidants. A great size to drink after a workout is 8 oz.

Grilled Chicken and Vegetables- Chicken is a pretty common go-to for post workout meals because it is a lean protein. Try to jazz it up a bit with a new seasoning or spice you haven’t tried and throw some vegetables, like peppers, on the grill while you are at it. Your body needs this recovery food!

Omelet with vegetables- Who cares what time of day it is? An omelet is easy to whip up and is the perfect post-workout meal because it have lots of protein. If omelets are not your thing, try a poached egg over avocado and tomato.

Your body needs lots of variety when it comes to post work-out meals and snacks. The best way to avoid eating something that isn’t a good choice to is make it easy for you to grab a healthier choice. LEAN CUISINE® meals are easy to grab and cook. You can also cut up your vegetables for your omelet before your workout, too!

Be sure to follow LEAN CUISINE® on Pinterest as well as on Facebook and twitter (@LeanCuisine) for more meals that you will love as well as other great information.

What’s your favorite way to enjoy a post-workout snack or meal? Have you tried any of the new LEAN CUISINE® meals?