7 Energy Bars You Need To Try

Energy bars replenish your depleted carbohydrate stores when working out. Take a look through our recommended energy bars, whether your looking for a midday snack, or to fuel your crazy mountain bike rides!

You can use our Nutrition Calculator to work out how many bars you need for a session.

Clif Energy Bars

Available in 6 delicious flavours, the Clif Energy Bar is a popular and trusted option amongst runners, hikers and bikers. Made with wholesome plant-based ingredients such as organic rolled oats, fruits, nuts, and Rainforest Alliance Certified Cocoa, the Clif Bar is ideal for almost every diet.

• 70% Organic plant-based ingredients.
• B12- Aids metabolism.
• Good source of protein & fibre- 9-11g of protein in every bar.
• 68g Bar

Now also available as the 28g Clif Bar Mini

Chia Charge Chia Energy Flapjack

The Chia Flapjacks from Chia Charge have been a long term favorite among trail runners, hikers, and cyclists alike. Using only a handful of very simple ingredients that you would probably find in your own kitchen, with the addition of chia seeds. These 80g serving bars really pack a punch for such a simple product. Ideal for eating before exercise, some athletes prefer these bars to the use of energy gels, we would estimate that one bar an hour could replace up to 3-4 gels.

• Only natural ingredients- Easy to digest and kinder on your stomach

Also available as the 30g Chia Energy Mini Flapjack.

OTE Anytime Bar

Another flapjack style energy bar, the OTE Anytime bars are designed for use around training or as a health snack option. These great tasting bars are high in carbs for a real energy boost before or during training sessions as a great alternative to energy drinks and gels.  

• 100% Natural ingredients- No artificial colours sweeteners or flavours
• Gluten free, vegetarian, nut free (some vegan options)
• Ideal as a snack or 1-2 hours before exercise for a carb boost.
• Over 35g of carbs per bar- Can provide enough energy for around 30-45 minutes of moderate to high intensity exercise.
• 62g Bar
• 11 different flavours- something for everyone.

TORQ Energy Bar

From one of the longest standing nutrition brands in the UK, the TORQ Energy Bar uses a blend of glucose-derivatives and fructose, recommended by TORQ for use during longer distance exercise.

• Low in fat
• Moist and chewy
• Fair trade fruit
• Organic
• 45g Bar- A small bar ideal for carrying in your pocket on a hike or run.
• 4 flavours

STYRKR BAR50

The BAR50 is the latest product from STYRKR and one of our new favourites. This high energy bar contains a perfect balance of carbs, protein, fat and fibre. Made from puffed rice and whole host of other natural ingredients, this bar is designed to boost energy and fight fatigue on longer adventures.  

• Instant energy- Contains 50g of quick release carbs, 250 calories per bar.
• Vegan society approved and made with all natural ingredients- Gentle on the stomach.
• 3 Tasty flavours to choose from!
• 75g Bar

Maurten Solid 160

The game-changing reinvention of the traditional energy bar by Maurten. The Solid 160 is a two-piece, oat- and rice-based chewable fuel — 1 pack, 2 mini-bars. 40 grams of carbohydrates split into equal 20-gram servings for optimized fuelling. Your go-to fuel — fast, light, low-fiber, and carbohydrate-rich.

• High-carb, low-fiber fueling for optimal performance and recovery
• Pleasant oat-and-rice-based texture and natural taste
• Suitable as a pre-race meal alternative or as a post-session or post-race recovery snack.
• Ideal for marathon runners, cyclists, ultra runners, and triathletes

Also available as the Solid C 160, the C is for cocoa not caffeine.

Mountain Fuel Feel Good Bar

This is not your usual bar or flapjack. Mountain Fuel's Feel Good Bar is one you can actually eat on the go. It’s light but energy dense and very easy on the stomach and delivers hours of energy. The coconut oil base enables the bars to literally crumble and melt in the mouth ensuring that they are easy to eat on the go.

• Easy to eat on the go
• Gluten free & Vegan friendly
• Light and easy on the stomach
• Provides sustained energy