A perfect and delicious post workout snack.

As a healthy, fitness driven individual you should know you are supposed to fuel your body with about 5 to 6 small meals a day, especially after a workout. I know after a workout you may not want to eat, thinking you will just negate what you just did, but you are wrong! You need to fuel your body back up and restore the energy used in your previous workout so you can do even better for your next one!

One of my favorite after workout snacks is peanut butter and banana. I am a peanut butter lover, so this is the perfect snack for me, and for all you peanut butter lovers out there, I have found the perfect snack for you! Both peanut butter and bananas may be a little high calorically, but that's not all its about, they are also chock full of fiber and essential vitamins and minerals that your body needs.

Peanut butter can supply you with protein, fiber, iron, vitamin B6 and many other important minerals. This super yummy food is also known to lower your risk for heart disease and high cholesterol. The high fat content in peanut butter shouldn't scare you away! The majority of the fats are heart-healthy monosaturated fats!

Bananas provides you with protein, fiber, lots of potassium and NO FAT, I repeat NO FAT! Woohoo! These healthy little guys don't only provide you with important elements, they can help you feel better. Bananas can help improve your mood and prevent against muscle cramps or symptoms of PMS. And girls, I know we need that sometimes!

These two healthy foods combined together can work wonders for you, and leave you feeling full and tastefully satisfied. They're not only delicious, but extremely easy to make and can always do the trick! To add even more nutritional benefits to your post workout snack, you can pair this combo with a glass of skim milk or a piece of whole-grain bread. Also, if you can, try to lean towards the more healthy peanut butters with less to no trans-fat and hydrogenated oil.

Try this snack for your next post workout and I promise you'll love it!!

Stay Fit! XOXO