Ready to build some serious muscle? You'd better be ready to eat like it, squats and bench presses won't get you very far unless you're consuming muscle-building material—and that means lean, rich, complete protein, so we have decided to put together a list of 4 protein-packed meals.
1.
Protein Bar
The number one source of protein which can easily be eaten on the go anywhere containing the most protein is of course a protein bar. There are a wide assortment of proteins bars available with all kinds of flavours all packing at least 20g of protein each as well as a variety of other healthy carbs and dietary fats. Also as you are bodybuilding and looking to gain size and muscle, then you can afford to pack on a few more calories. So look for bars containing up to 500 calories to make the ultimate on the go body-bulking snack.
2.
Chicken
Chicken is high up on the protein packing list. And a simple chicken wrap will do the job nicely packing around 20g of protein at least depending on the size of the wrap. Use a whole-wheat soft tortilla, for added flavour put some low-fat mayonnaise on top, add in a pre-grilled chicken breast and then to finish it off put in lettuce, cucumbers, and tomatoes to get added nutrients from the wrap. The added bonus is you can put it in a zip-lock bag and take it with you for a snack whenever you feel like it or have it as a pre-workout meal or after workout meal.
3.
Trail mix (the healthy kind!)
Trail mix is the perfect food for a snack any time of day. However instead of buying store made varieties which are usually packed full of sugar and fat. Make your own trail mix full the brim with nutrients and that all important source of protein. Mix almonds, pecans, dried fruit with whole, wheat pretzels and sunflower seeds to get an ultimate variety of protein and carbs for the perfect protein packing snack. Store in a Tupperware container for when your energy lags between meals.
4.
Tuna
Tuna is the perfect grab and go source of protein. To prepare this muscle-building snack, open and drain a can of tuna. Combine with ¼ cup salsa, ½ cup kernel corn, and chopped mushrooms, peppers and carrots. Top with chilli pepper for a nice metabolic boost, and garlic and onion powder if desired. Tuna contains around 25 to 30g of protein so be sure not to miss out of this muscle building meal.
And there you go! They are my 4 top muscle building snacks ready to eat whenever but still packing lots of protein making bulking up in the gym a whole lot easier!
