4 Sandwich Recipes for a Healthy Snack or on-the-Go Meal

When talking about tasty, easy to prepare, on-the-go, filling, and energizing meals, nothing can beat sandwiches. The food is just so versatile that you can put any ingredient between two slices of bread. Those ingredients can either be plant, animal-based, processed, artificial, or a combination of everything.

Our purpose for sharing various sandwich recipes is so that you can stay nourished throughout your pro cheer day without compromising on your weight loss efforts and time. That said, check out this list of sandwich recipes you should have as part of your emergency meal prep plan during hectic days.

1. Peanut Butter and Banana

Let’s start this list with something simple. Sliced whole wheat bread and banana will provide you with all the carbohydrates you’ll need for energy. But there is more than that. Whole wheat bread has more nutritional value and fiber with less calories than white bread.

Banana also has potassium — an electrolyte that will help your body maintain fluid for hydration. And finally, peanut butter will provide your protein needs. Overall, the PBB sandwich is great to help you stay filled and alert during squad practice days or at work.

Get the recipe here.

2. Southwestern Protein Breakfast Burrito

If you think burritos are unhealthy because they’re usually sold as fast food, think again. There are whole wheat tortillas you can buy on the market for your wrap. But what makes this burrito truly special is that it diverges from its Mexican heritage.

Instead of ground or processed beef, this burrito uses eggs, greek yogurt, and cheese as the protein source. Then add spinach as your source of fiber and iron. The Southwestern Protein Breakfast Burrito does have the word “breakfast” in its name but it’s really best eaten after your workouts.

Get the recipe here.

3. Avocado Egg

Back to simple recipes. Here’s a sandwich that you can surely enjoy as a snack. There are also two versions to prepare it. You can either boil the egg or scramble it. Scrambling the egg with paprika and cooking it in olive oil is a great way to get antioxidants for your skin’s health. While mashing lemon juice, hard-boiled egg, and avocado is beneficial in boosting your metabolism.

Get the recipe here.

4. Smashed Chickpea and Avocado Toast

As the final recipe on this list, we suggest something vegan for the animal lovers of the pro cheer community. Although avocado isn’t a rich source of protein, you can compensate for that lack with chickpeas. Both flavors of avocado and chickpea blend well.

Add lime juice, yeast flakes, salt, pepper, radish, parsley, and curry powder for savor and spice. Did you know that yeast flakes contain nine essential amino acids? This ingredient is great for muscle recovery, especially after an intense workout session.

Get the recipe here.

Please remember that bacteria can grow rapidly after your sandwich is taken out of the fridge. Make sure to always wrap it in something that will wick the moisture or keep it sealed. Examples of these wraps are waxed paper, parchment, kitchen towel, saran wrap, aluminum foil, zip lock, or airtight food container.

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