ISTOCK/JOHN-SHEPHERDKelsey Patel, owner and instructor at Pure Barre Beverly Hills, is a big believer in eating different types of food during various times of the day. "After my morning workout, I love Purely Elizabeth oatmeal and load it up with fresh fruit, honey, bee pollen, goji berries, and whatever else I have in the cupboard. My newest obsession is JeM chocolate hazelnut butter, and I add about a tablespoon to the oatmeal." Try these 10 delicious ideas to make overnight oats more flavorful than ever.
Green smoothie
ISTOCK/NADIANB"After teaching a class, I love to enjoy a homemade green smoothie," says Mary Caroline Craig, board-certified integrative nutrition health coach and cycling coach at Live Alive Fitin Seattle. Her recipe: Phytonutrient and iron-rich spinach, avocado for healthy fat, lime juice, easily digestible plant-based (rice and pea) protein, maca powder to boost muscle recovery, high fiber psyllium husk and chia seeds, and antioxidant-rich, frozen organic blueberries.
Homemade Protein Bars
ISTOCK/JJPOOLEHow does Andrew Ash, barre3 Corporate Master Trainer, refuel and recover after class? A barre3 bar—packed with dates, almond butter, goji berries, and flax. "I'm not big on cooking or baking if it involves a lengthy process, so when this recipe came out I was so relieved that I could finally make a healthy snack that didn't take an entire Sunday to prepare. All you do is take all the indigents, put them in a food processor, spread the mixture in a dish, and put it in the fridge—DONE!"
Protein pancakes
ISTOCK/NATA_VKUSIDEYCelebrity fitness trainer and USANA fitness ambassador, Erin Oprea powers up with protein pancakes—a good combination of protein and healthy carbs. Her recipe: Coconut flour, flaxseed, USANA plain whey protein powder, three egg whites, and almond milk, topped with cinnamon and blueberries. Want to build more muscle? Make sure these nine foods are in your diet.
Apple with almond butter
ISTOCK/VAPHOTOGLisa Schale Drake, barre3 master trainer and director of training, keeps it simple. "An apple with almond butter gives me the protein and fiber my body needs, and it's an easy post-workout snack."
Banana nut muffin and blueberry smoothie

Raw carrot-cake energy bites
ISTOCK/MIZINAAnother one of Drake's go-to snacks? Raw carrot-cake energy bites. The combination rolled oats, pecans, shredded carrots and raisins make a great energy-stabilizing snack. Watch out for these 13 post-gym mistakes could ruin your workout.
Quinoa bowl

Kind Bar and coconut water
ISTOCK/TATIANA-VOLGUTOVA"My go-to post-class snack—especially in between classes or training sessions—are Kind Bars Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt and Harmless Harvest Coconut Water," says Allison Tibbs, NASM certified personal trainer in San Francisco. "The Kind Bar delivers a good dose of protein and a touch of sweetness, which is great for keeping my energy up and my blood sugar from tanking, while, the coconut water is a perfect hydrating beverage that isn't packed with sugar." Need a little motivation to hit the gym? Check out these gym-bag accessories that will make you psyched to work out.
Protein shake

Full-fat Greek yogurt with fruit and cacao

Salad with chicken
ISTOCK/DAVIDF"If it's cardio, my go-to is normally a salad with chicken, avocados, chickpeas, roasted tomatoes, feta cheese, and cucumbers with a light dressing," says Petruccio. Avocado has heart-healthy fats, while chickpeas are packed with fiber, and chicken provides lean protein. Don't miss the signs you're not getting enough protein.
Scrambled eggs, toast, and avocado

Tuna and whole wheat crackers
ISTOCK/TAKEPICSFORFUN"I like a combination of protein and healthy carbs after teaching, since I typically try to abstain from eating just before class (sluggishness doesn't bode well for trying to be a peppy, energetic Spin instructor)," says Amanda Dale an ACE-certified personal trainer and spin instructor. For a protein punch, she turns to a water-packed tuna, mixed with hummus (a tasty and healthy sub for mayonnaise), and a few whole wheat crackers. Looking for a gluten cracker option? Check out 13 gluten-free foods nutritionists swear by.
Rice cakes with peanut butter and sliced banana
