need ideas- going “natural” on my long runs/hikes

[Adam Holbrook]

Good stuff. If you haven’t tried the rice cakes mentioned yet give them a try. I usually made a savory blend of bacon, egg and Parmesan with some soy sauce. A good sticky and moist sushi rice is the key to get them compressed and helps them hold together. Eating on a bike is as hard or harder than eating while fast packing.  I keep them cool until ready to go. Wrapped in foil. Not sure if they’ll work in extreme heat for long but likely long enough and it’s something different.

[Matthew / BPL]

Nothing too amazing but I’ve discovered sunflower kernels. They are high in calories (close to 200 calories/ounce iirc), pack really nicely (air is the enemy), chew easily (my jaw gets tired eating almonds) and taste great (to me). A side benefit is they cost $2.99/ pound at Trader Joes.

My new favorite lunch is sunflower kernels poured into a foil pack of tuna along with some olive oil. Very delicious, compact and high in calories.

[monkey]

Pumpkin kernels are also tasty, added to stuff and on their own as snack. 126 calories/oz and very very healthy.

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