Snacks worth the hype

The trending fuel and snacks we'd actually buy — vetted, ranked, and linked.

This week's picks

1.
Banza

Chickpea Pasta

Half the carbs, double the protein of regular pasta.

32g net carbs20g protein~$3/box
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2.
Maurten

Gel 100

25g of fast carbs in a smooth hydrogel — elite marathon fuel.

25g net carbs0g protein~$4/gel
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3.
GU

Energy Gel

22g carbs + electrolytes — the trail and road standard.

22g net carbs0g protein~$2/gel
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4.
Honey Stinger

Energy Waffle

Real-food carbs between two thin waffles — pre-run favorite.

21g net carbs1g protein~$1.50/waffle
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5.
Skratch Labs

Sport Hydration Drink Mix

Real-fruit carbs + electrolytes for during-effort fueling.

21g net carbs0g protein~$1.50/serving
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