Got snacks? If you’re exercising to lose weight, you need healthy snacks on hand to replenish energy levels and build calorie-burning lean muscle. Here are 14 Workout Snacks To Make Ahead of time so they’ll be ready to go when you are.

Processed workout snacks like energy bars seem like a healthy choice, but those pretty packages can fool you with shiny wrappers and blurbs touting words like “protein” and “whole grain.” True, those nutrients are good for you. But processed workout snacks contain other ingredients that add inches and pounds. Added refined sugar is common in these snacks. So is added sodium, which can increase blood pressure and raise the risk of heart disease — the number one cause of death in women.