Energy gels are generally a carbohydrate-rich portable food with a honey or paste-like consistency that gives endurance athletes an easy way to fuel during racing and training for sports like cycling, running, and triathlon. Energy gels first appeared in the sports nutrition world in the late 1980’s following the introduction of PowerBar in 1986, which created a whole new portable sports nutrition category.
You’ll find energy gels come in a light-weight single serving pouch, with 100-150 calories per gel, making it easier to stash in a pocket and consume while out running or cycling.