Diabetic Usable Energy Powders, Gels and Bars For Training

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Travelerraven
Travelerraven Posts: 42 Member
edited January 2021 in Social Groups
I am Type 2 Diabetic and am looking for commercially available hydration powders, drinks, energy gels and bars, for cycling and strength training that are purpose made for diabetics.
The products ideally would be easily absorbed by the body, does not spike your blood glucose, nor keep it high for a long period, and is GLUT4 family friendly.

Currently I cycle and workout 6 days a week. When home I make my own hydration drinks with electrolyte powders, and energy bars but it is not always practical to do so when traveling or in different countries.

I have found out through trail and error that sugar free and caffeine free do not always equate to diabetic friendly or usable.

Thanks for any input or suggestions.

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  • Travelerraven
    Travelerraven Posts: 42 Member
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    Homemade Energy Bars
    Ingredients
    Cooking spray
    2 cups Honey [local]
    2 tablespoons maple syrup
    2 tablespoons brown sugar
    1 tablespoon canola oil
    1 1/2 to 2 cups natural creamy peanut butter
    1 teaspoon ground cinnamon [or to taste]
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    3 cups rolled oats
    4 cups when diced and blended a mixture of: cranberries, dates, sunflower seed, pumpkin seed, peanuts, flax seeds, almonds pistachios, walnuts, cashews, and dried coconut etc.
    1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
    1 Tablespoon Course Salt for sprinkling [Optional].

    Directions
    Spray a 9 by 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
    Chop up and blend all dry ingredients including the oats.
    In a large bowl, combine oats, dried ingredients and salt.
    In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, peanut butter, maple syrup, canola oil, brown sugar, cinnamon.
    Stir and cook until mixture just begins to bubble, about 3 to 5 minutes.
    Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
    Pour peanut butter mixture over oatmeal mixture and stir gently with a spatula until well combined.
    Transfer to baking dish, cover with parchment paper and press firmly into dish.
    Sprinkle with coarse salt.
    Allow to cool completely (will cool faster in the refrigerator).
    Cut into squares or bars.
    Place in sandwich bags for use.

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