Energy Bars

What is a good working energy bar?

Do you feel lost in a wall of energy bars every time you enter a sports nutrition store? Good news. With these tips, you’ll know exactly what to look for. Less doubt, fewer choices, and a much faster trip to the store.

1. What’s your goal?

Energy bars usually fall into two categories: fast energy and slow energy. Both can work in your favor, as long as you use them at the right moment.

1. Fast & steady energy: These bars deliver energy within 30 to 40 minutes. They’re ideal during your effort, helping you maintain a steady energy supply when the intensity is already high.

2. Slow(er) energy: The energy bar will provide you with energy for two hours.

  • Perfect at the start of a long effort to build a solid energy base in the first two hours. You use the energy you take in and set yourself up for the hours that follow, preventing early energy dips.

  • Ideal for long rides when you know you need to keep energy intake high and want some variety.

  • A welcome change during long training sessions, and a solid option as a healthy snack or at the start of a ride or race.

2. A good energy bar is low in fat.

Sometimes it really is that simple. You eat an energy bar to fuel your body, and carbohydrates are your main energy source. A good energy bar should therefore be carb-rich. Aim for at least 25 g of carbohydrates in a bar weighing 30 to 50 g.

Also watch the fat content. Up to 1 g of fat per bar is acceptable. More fat slows energy absorption, puts extra stress on your stomach and often signals lower-quality carbohydrates. The lower the fat, the better.

3. Choose an energy bar that tastes good and doesn’t stick.

An energy bar only works if you actually want to eat it. Taste matters. If it doesn’t go down easily, it won’t fuel your performance. Because taste is personal, always try a bar before buying a full box, especially for race day. That’s why our bars are also available per serving.

4. Smart carb boost: Pro Sport Fruit

Energy fruits often cause a fast blood sugar spike, followed by an energy dip within 15 minutes. By using isomaltulose, a high-quality carbohydrate, Pro Sport Fruit avoids this effect and delivers long-lasting energy. It works perfectly as a replacement for a Pro Energy Bar or as an addition to Pro Isotonic and Bars when building up to 140 g of carbohydrates per hour.

Thanks to its isomaltulose-based formula, you can use it to boost your carbohydrate intake or as a replacement for an energy bar, without an energy dip.

Pro Sport Fruit