The Top 5 Carbohydrate Gel And Chews Alternatives

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Ever get tired of sucking down gels that taste like… well, space food? Or trying to chew those sticky blobs that make your mouth feel more fatigued than your body? Yeah, me too. That's why today, I’m giving you my top five alternatives to gels and chews that are tasty, natural, cheaper, and pack the carbs you need to keep going!

First up: Bobo’s PB&J…..man, I can run a train on these things all day long….noom noom noom.  It’s like if your mom packed your lunch and had your back on race day. This bad boy has 39 grams of carbs—plenty of fuel for those long miles. And let’s be honest, PB&J never disappoints!

Next, Black Forest Organic Gummy Bears. These babies are a runner’s dream! 29 grams of carbs per serving, and they taste like actual candy—well, because they are! Now before you say maaaatttttt those are bad for you because they’re pure sugar; that’s what all carbohydrates basically are and your body doesn’t really care if those sugars come from candy, fruit, etc. Besides Why suffer with a gel when you could be snacking like it’s Saturday night at the movies?

Now, for those who like their snacks a little more... fancy, there’s GoGo Squeeze Applesauce. With 16 grams of carbs, it’s basically the adult version of a juice box minus having to watch paw patrol while you eat it.. Just pop the top, squeeze, and boom—instant energy that sits well in your gut.

Number four: Pure Organic Layered Fruit Bar. It’s got 15 grams of carbs, and it’s like eating a gourmet fruit snack made by Martha Stewart. Real fruit, no weird ingredients, and it won’t leave you feeling like you just ate a brick.

Last but definitely not least: Nature’s Bakery Fig Bar. You want carbs? You got ’em—38 grams! This thing is hefty, perfect for when you have a huge hankering for carbs. When you need energy during training or racing sometimes you just really want to eat real food and these fantastic figs fill the fuel tank.

So there you go! Five tasty, carb-packed snacks that’ll keep you going without the weird taste and texture of gels or that sticky mess of chews. What’s your favorite snack to power up? Let me know below—let’s swap some snack secrets! And don’t forget…when in doubt, carb it out!