2–3 hours before

12 strong matches for you today

High protein · Under 15 min
Edit2–3 hoursHigh proteinUnder 15 minNo peanuts
Best timing for performance
This is the full-meal window. These recipes are optimized for two to three hours before you play: enough carbs to top off your energy, with protein that starts recovery early.
Best matchTuna & Cracker Protein Box

Tuna & Cracker Protein Box

4 min · 32g protein

Shelf-stable and needs zero equipment — the one to keep in your locker for away games.

Cottage Cheese Protein Bowl

Cottage Cheese Protein Bowl

3 min · 30g protein

Slow-digesting protein with very few calories attached. Great before bed on a cut.

Turkey & Rice Power Bowl

Turkey & Rice Power Bowl

15 min · 38g protein

Eat this 2–3 hours before your game. The carbs top off your energy and the protein starts recovery early.

Chicken Burrito Bowl

Chicken Burrito Bowl

12 min · 34g protein

A solid 2–3 hour pre-game meal. Enough carbs to fill your tank without sitting heavy.

Turkey & Avocado Roll-Ups

Turkey & Avocado Roll-Ups

5 min · 28g protein

Protein you can eat one-handed on the bus, with nothing heavy sitting in your stomach.

Chicken & Rice Bowl

Chicken & Rice Bowl

15 min · 36g protein

The classic athlete plate: lean protein, easy carbs, nothing that will upset your stomach.

Egg & Cheese Wrap

Egg & Cheese Wrap

10 min · 29g protein

Rolls up and travels well — make it before school and eat it 2–3 hours before an afternoon game.

Cheesy Spinach Omelet

Cheesy Spinach Omelet

8 min · 24g protein

High protein, low carb — a smart choice when you are watching weight but still training hard.

Edamame & Rice Bowl

Edamame & Rice Bowl

10 min · 22g protein

Plant protein and carbs in one bowl, ready in minutes — good 2–3 hours before a game.

Chickpea Avocado Mash Bowl

Chickpea Avocado Mash Bowl

5 min · 15g protein

No stove, no fridge needed once it's made — filling plant protein you can throw together anywhere.

Tofu Scramble Wrap

Tofu Scramble Wrap

12 min · 20g protein

Eggy-style plant protein without any eggs — a filling vegan option a couple of hours before you play.

Black Bean & Salsa Cups

Black Bean & Salsa Cups

5 min · 14g protein

Made entirely from cans and jars — no fridge required, so it lives in your locker for away days.