Gu Big Apple Energy Gel
Earlier this year Gu did some much-needed rebranding and relabeling in its product line. For example, GU Brew Tablets are now called GU Hydration Drink Tabs. GU has also made all its gels vegan-friendly by removing amino acids that were derived from animal products. In doing so, Gu also introduced some new flavors like Big Apple. Like all of the newly-formulated gels in the GU lineup, Big Apple contains no vitamin C or E, since consumption of these anti-oxidants can inhibit the body’s natural training adaptations to defend against exercise stressors. Big Apple is refreshingly tart and wholly vegan.
Picky Bars Cookie Doughpness
While Picky Bars typically contain a small amount of honey in some of their bars, Cookie Doughpness is totally animal-free. Cookie Doughpness gets its sweetness from dried fruit and a touch of agave hence the “Cinnamon Blazin’ Raisin” flavor tagline. Quickly becoming a fan favorite, Cookie Doughpness is simple yet complex, like a vintage cabernet or, you know, a really delicious energy bar. Walnuts and cinnamon shine, giving this ready-to-run bar a taste closer to something that just came out of mom’s oven rather than your gym bag. Balanced with athletes in mind, but great anytime.
ProBar Bolt Strawberry Energy Chews
Packed to power you from morning workouts to race days, these organic energy chews help you step up your game right when you need it. With delectable strawberries, electrolytes, B vitamins and complex carbs for sustained energy, they provide fast fuel-ups that last through the home stretch. ProBar uses organic tapioca syrup, a relatively clean calorie source rather than the typical brown rice syrup. Easier to digest than sugar, tapioca starch lacks the high fructose content that makes corn syrup a poor choice for athletes. The strawberry chews are caffeine-free. If you’re looking for caffeine, try Berry Blast or Raspberry.
