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

A squeeze of honey, a squirt of ketchup, and other non-solids you can toss down your gullet if you so choose

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Energy gels are not the only non-solid food products that contain calories. (Photo: Brendan Leonard)

Published May 8, 2022 04:45AM

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)

Snack Pack Pudding Cups, 4 Pack

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

Easy Cheese, 8-Ounce Can

Ketchup Packet

Mayonnaise Packet

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