A List of Semi-Liquid Energy Gel Alternatives, for Some Reason

Published: May 8, 2022

(Illustration: Brendan Leonard)

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handwritten text: Fact No. 1: Energy gels are an efficient way to replace calories when you’re running, cycling, or enjoying some other endurance activity during which you don’t want to stop and eat real food Fact No. 2: Energy gels are not the only non-solid food products that contain calories. Some other semi-liquid food items that have nutritional value, many of which you’ve probably considered putting in your pocket, vest, or jersey for a run or ride:

Busy Bee Squeezable Honey, 24-Ounce Bottle — (All illustrations: Brendan Leonard)

Hershey's Chocolate Syrup, 48-Ounce Bottle

Hershey's Strawberry Syrup, 48-Ounce Bottle

Welch's Concord Grape Jelly, 20-Ounce Bottle

Reddi-Wup Original Whipped Topping, 13-Ounce Can

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Lead Illustration: Brendan Leonard