Homemade Recipe for Cyclists: Energy Gel

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Ingredients to make approximately 250 grams of energy gel: 4 pitted dates, approximately 40 g (you can also use grapes or prunes) ½ cup - 170 g of honey (molasses, maple syrup, agave syrup) juice from 1 lemon or lime (approximately 40 g of juice) a pinch of salt Preparation: Soak the 4 dates (or grapes or prunes) for a couple of hours. If you want them to soften faster, you can soak them in hot water for 20-30 minutes. Once they’re soft, drain them well and add them to a pitcher along with honey, lemon or lime juice and salt. Whisk the whole mixture until it has the consistency of a smooth, slightly liquid puree. If it’s too thick, slowly add some water (watch out no to make it too liquid). Once the mash is ready, there are several options for carrying it in your jersey pockets: Reusable snack bags for children. The same as the ones we find in supermarkets but in this case reusable. They come in different sizes and designs. Some models come with a funnel to help you pour the energy gel or mash into the bag. Soft flasks. Soft and flexible bottles in smaller sizes of around 160-170 ml. The complete DIY option requires a food sealer and 150-170ml sealing bags. Once the energy gel is inside the bag, make a small cut in one corner (be careful not to cut the sealed area) to open it easily later on. In any of the three options, we recommend placing the bag in a cup to easily pour the energy gel from the pitcher or with a spoon. A small funnel makes the process easier. You can experiment with the formula and replace the juice with coffee if you want a caffeine boost. Add other ingredients such as bananas, olive or coconut oil, cocoa powder, peanut butter. It's fun to try and experiment with different flavors and textures.

Ingredients to make approximately 250 grams of energy gel: 4 pitted dates, approximately 40 g (you can also use grapes or prunes) ½ cup - 170 g of honey (molasses, maple syrup, agave syrup) juice from 1 lemon or lime (approximately 40 g of juice) a pinch of salt Preparation: Soak the 4 dates (or grapes or prunes) for a couple of hours. If you want them to soften faster, you can soak them in hot water for 20-30 minutes. Once they’re soft, drain them well and add them to a pitcher along with honey, lemon or lime juice and salt. Whisk the whole mixture until it has the consistency of a smooth, slightly liquid puree. If it’s too thick, slowly add some water (watch out no to make it too liquid). Once the mash is ready, there are several options for carrying it in your jersey pockets: Reusable snack bags for children. The same as the ones we find in supermarkets but in this case reusable. They come in different sizes and designs. Some models come with a funnel to help you pour the energy gel or mash into the bag. Soft flasks. Soft and flexible bottles in smaller sizes of around 160-170 ml. The complete DIY option requires a food sealer and 150-170ml sealing bags. Once the energy gel is inside the bag, make a small cut in one corner (be careful not to cut the sealed area) to open it easily later on. In any of the three options, we recommend placing the bag in a cup to easily pour the energy gel from the pitcher or with a spoon. A small funnel makes the process easier. You can experiment with the formula and replace the juice with coffee if you want a caffeine boost. Add other ingredients such as bananas, olive or coconut oil, cocoa powder, peanut butter. It's fun to try and experiment with different flavors and textures.

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