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Tuna Rice Cakes: Quick 25g Protein Post-Gym Snack

Fast-absorbing carbs with lean protein for immediate post-workout refueling.

5m

Prep

0m

Cook

320

Calories

32g

Net Carbs

28g

Protein

28g

Protein

32g

Carbs

8g

Fat

2g

Fiber

9.4

Heumin Satiety Score

SCR = (Protein + Fiber) / Calories × 100

The Rapid Refuel Index (RRI) of 9.2 indicates optimal nutrient timing for the anabolic window.

7Ingredients

Servings: 1

  • 1 can (150g) tuna in water
  • 4 rice cakes
  • 2 tbsp light mayo or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
  • Everything bagel seasoning
  • Lemon juice

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Instructions

1

Drain tuna and mix with mayo and mustard.

2

Add diced cucumber and lemon juice.

3

Top rice cakes with tuna mixture.

4

Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning.

5

Eat immediately post-workout.

Why AI Chose These Ingredients

Rice cakes have a glycemic index of 82, rapidly spiking insulin which shuttles amino acids from tuna directly into muscle cells.

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