🌿 Real Food. Real Energy.

Energy bars are the perfect bridge between a snack and a sports fuel — providing balanced carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats to sustain energy before, during, or after your workouts. At Outside Running Co., we only carry bars made from real ingredients that digest cleanly and taste great on the move.

💪 Why Runners Love Energy Bars

• Balanced nutrition — ideal carb-protein ratio for endurance fueling
• Real-food ingredients — nuts, fruit, oats, and natural sweeteners
• No artificial flavors or preservatives
• Easy to digest during long runs, hikes, or bike rides
• Portable & satisfying — works for both training and recovery

🏃 Top Energy Bar Brands

• Skratch Labs Energy Bars — made with real fruit and nuts for clean, light energy.
• UCAN Energy Bars — slow-burning SuperStarch® carbs for steady endurance.
• Honey Stinger Waffles & Bars — organic honey-based energy and recovery fuel.
• Trail Butter — nut-butter energy in a squeezable format for long adventures.

Whether you’re training for a marathon, hitting the trail, or recovering post-run, these bars deliver clean, functional nutrition that your body actually wants.

🕒 How to Use Energy Bars

• Pre-run: Eat ½–1 bar 30–60 minutes before your workout for steady starting energy.
• During long runs: Use small bites every 30–45 minutes for sustainable fueling.
• Post-run: Pair with hydration or recovery mix to replenish glycogen and protein.

Combine bars with hydration products from Tailwind Nutrition or Skratch Labs for a complete fueling strategy.

🍎 Real-Food Bars vs. Processed Snacks

Unlike convenience snacks filled with syrups or synthetic additives, our energy bars use whole-food ingredients like oats, dates, nut butter, and fruit. They provide steady energy instead of a sugar rush, keeping you fueled for long-distance performance and recovery.