When you are looking for a quick blast of energy then steer away from energy drinks and supplements and instead pick up foods that contain the right type of fat, protein and carbohydrates. Here are several excellent examples of foods that will not wreck a diet while boosting your energy and are super easy to prepare.

Fruit and cheese are a great combination for some extra energy. Some great examples would be sliced pears with cheddar cheese or sliced apples with mozzarella. Do a little experimenting to fin the right combination to please your taste buds.

Trail Mix is another great way to get an energy blast when you are feeling low. Almonds are a must along with some great tasting dried fruits like raisins and cranberries. Steer clear of the trail mix that is heavy on things like chocolate candies.

A vegetable hot dog on a whole grain bun is another great choice for a energy boosting snack. Just be sure to go easy on any condiments that you decide to add. Choose mustard over things like ketchup and mayonnaise.

Milk is a fantastic pick me up when you are looking for some more energy. It has just about the perfect combination of fat, carbs and protein and it comes in a wide variety of forms while being extremely easy to access. How can you go wrong witrh that.

These are all great options for a mid day (or any time) pick me up. All of the offered choices will not take your diet off course or cost an arm and a leg and can all fit nicely into an on the go lifestyle.

So the next time that you are looking for a quick pick me up and are eyeing up some trendy energy drink or a chocolate bar then grab one of these great alternatives instead. You simply cannot go wrong with a snack that will give you energy that is not all from sugar and that will not leave you feeling tired an hour after you eat it.