Tasty Food to Eat During Long Workouts
Tired of sickeningly sweet sports gels? Try Get-Fit Guy’s tasty recipes for extra energy during a long workout.
Ben Greenfield
by Ben Greenfield
Ever get tired of sickeningly sweet sports gels, gooey trail mix, or commercial sports drinks when you’re on a long hike, run, or ride? Here are some of my favorite (and tasty!) real food options to keep you rolling.
Chia Seed/Water Mix–24-32 ounces per hour.
Put 1/3 cup of dry chia seeds into a 32-ounce water bottle. Fill the bottle
with water one-third of the way, and then pour chia seeds into the water. Close the lid tightly and shake the bottle, then open the bottle, and fill it with water the rest of the way. Close the lid and shake again. To prevent lumps from forming, shake about every 5 minutes. Add Stevia and lemon if desired for sweetness.
Carob Cashew Bars–2-3 per hour
Measure out 1 cup cashew butter, 3 tablespoons honey, 1-1/2 cup protein powder, 1 cup old fashioned oats, and 1 tablespoon carob powder.Mix the cashew butter and honey in a bowl, and heat for 30 seconds. Add the rest of ingredients and mix together. The mixture should be crumbly. Press (hard) into a 9×9 tray and refrigerate for 20 minutes. Cut into bars.
Chocolate Almond Butter “Rollies”–equivalent of 1-2 wraps per hour
Spread 1 tablespoon of almond butter, 1 teaspoon honey, and 2 tablespoons carob chips or chocolate chips into a wrap, roll up, and chop into bite size pieces. Carry in aluminum foil.
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About the Author
Ben Greenfield received bachelor’s and master’s degrees from University of Idaho in sports science and exercise physiology; personal training and strength and conditioning certifications from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA); a sports nutrition certification from the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), an advanced bicycle fitting certification from Serotta. He has over 11 years’ experience in coaching professional, collegiate, and recreational athletes from all sports, and as helped hundreds of clients achieve weight loss and fitness success.