Post-workout, most people want two things fast: enough protein to actually support recovery, and a calorie count that doesn't undo the session. Here are five from our own menu that hit both, ranked by protein-per-calorie efficiency, with the actual numbers so you're not guessing.
1. Steamed Chicken — 180 calories, 34g protein. The single most efficient item on our menu by protein-to-calorie ratio: nearly 19g of protein per 100 calories. Almost no fat, nothing to slow digestion down right after training. If you want maximum protein for minimum calories, this is it.
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