This post was sponsored by Optimum Nutrition as part of an Influencer Activation and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.
Do you ever wish Thanksgiving leftovers could last you until Christmas? And you could just skate through the entire month of December without having to grocery shop or cook? Or maybe that’s just me. In any case, since that’s just a pipe dream we have to find other ways to cope. And that’s where protein snacks come in!
It’s really easy to let healthy habits fall by the wayside during the holidays. I’ve done it before and I’m sure I’ll do it again. But if there’s anything I can do to help ensure I stick to my usual routine even during the most indulgent time of year, I want to do it.
Healthy Holiday Habits
So with healthy habits in mind, during the winter I make sure to do the following things:
Maintain my mental health by practicing yoga and meditation, using my light therapy lamp to prevent seasonal affective disorder from kicking my butt, and getting plenty of sleep.
Stick to my fitness routine. I already mentioned yoga above, but it’s part of my mental health routine AND my fitness routine. When I travel, I bring my yoga mat along so I can squeeze in a session here or there. I often search on YouTube for a video that suits me that day. Yoga With Adriene is a favorite! Sometimes I use the Down Dog app for a customized practice.
I’ve also recently started re-incorporating weightlifting workouts after a month of only yoga. Stay tuned for a whole post about that…
Keep fresh foods and protein-packed snacks around. Although it’s really tempting (and easy) to rely on takeout, delivery, and convenience foods when it’s cold outside, it’s really important to resist the urge to do that.
I’ve made sure to stick to a regular grocery-buying schedule so I always have healthy options around, and have been keeping protein snacks by Optimum Nutrition in my pantry and in my bag for when I’m on the go. I like that I can use them stave off hangriness while still reaching my fitness goals!
Optimum Nutrition ready-to-eat protein snacks are super easy to find at Walmart—in the Walmart locations I’ve been to I usually see them near the pharmacy section. There are TONS of flavors to choose from, and a good number of them are gluten-free if that’s something you look for in protein snacks. And since you’re shopping at Walmart, you’ll get the everyday low prices you’re used to.
Optimum Nutrition Ready-to-Eat Protein Snack Options
As you can see above, there are lots of ON protein snacks to choose from:
- Protein Cake Bites. Each snack pack contains 20g protein and comes with 3 mini cakes. They come in Birthday Cake, Red Velvet, Chocolate Frosted Donut, and Peanut Butter Chocolate (gf). My personal favorite is Birthday Cake, and if you know me IRL you won’t be surprised by that. 🙂
- Protein Almonds. These are such a cool idea! They are whole almonds with protein-packed flavored coating. They contain 10g protein per serving and come in two flavors: Cinnamon Roll and Dark Chocolate Truffle.
- Protein Crisps. These are crispy bars with 20g protein each. They come in Salted Toffee Pretzel and Peanut Butter Crunch and are gluten-free.
If you’re traveling for the holidays and need snacks to keep you on track or are just looking for something sweet to munch on to help you avoid all those holiday cookies, give Optimum Nutrition’s on the go protein snacks a try. Get your hands on some—look for them at Walmart next time you’re there!
Happy snacking!
Krystel says
Being healthy is so important. I just started monitoring my protein and water intake. Trying to tone up
Rachel says
Wow! I need more protein snacks. It is really hard to get stuff that is good and portable.
Allison Cooper says
I agree that this is the hardest time of year to stay healthy, but a routine is everything! I love your suggestion about mental health because too many people overlook that. And these sound amazing!
Jennifer says
I have done better this year than the last few years. I am not as big into sweets so it makes it easier for me to behave, but if I had issues, this product looks like the perfect way to enjoy without feeling guilty.
Claudia Krusch says
It’s so difficult to maintain healthy habits, but I’m working on it! Back on track with fitness and mindful eating!
Catalina says
It’s so difficult to maintain healthy habits. Maybe this year I will be more lucky 🙂 These protein snacks will help for sure!
Sherry says
OMG! I need to look for these next time I go to Walmart. The cake bites look so yummy. A great way to satisfy a sweet craving and getting your protein too.
Keikilani says
These sound so delicious. I need more protein snacks to carry around for when I realize I forgot to eat breakfast.
krystal says
Those protein cake bites look so good! I’d like to try those out!
Amy says
I love a good protein snack like these. They have such a good assortment of flavors!!
Jeanette says
I am going to try and find these! I am trying really hard to stay on point with what I eat over this season! I finally lost weight and I don’t want to gain it back! I can’t wait to try a few of these!
Mandee says
Every year I vow to lose weight before the holidays and every year I find myself trying to diet right between Thanksgiving and Christmas because I don’t want to pack pounds onto pounds. These products would be so helpful right now! Thanks!
Lisa Thompson says
I am good about making sure I have plenty of protein snacks at home and at work, but I find myself in the car more often than I usually am and have been looking for something more portable. I can’t wait to try these.