Shimagnolo

You're close; 80%

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Date_p...ritional_value

OldTryGuy

KISS = pitted Organic Medjool sliced so one long edge is the hinge then slightly cup the halves with fingers then add some Organic NSA Smucker's pb then add a some M&M candies (for the other 20% of sugar ) and close = sugar with added protein in a Ziploc bag

YankeeRider

My two cents is that there's nothing wrong with dried fruit, but you want to be careful not to use the stuff that has added sugar. I do think that fresh (or frozen, where that's palatable) fruit are going to be better nutritionally. They definitely don't have added sugar, and they probably have more of their vitamins and other beneficial phytochemicals intact.

RonH

Here's what I take on my rides. https://thatsitfruit.com/fruit-bars/
They keep all day and taste great. Read the label.

5teve

My memory is foggy (probably in good company in this forum!) but I read some years back that you are better served by eating regular fruit. Energy content is the same and you get a hydration and digestive benefit from the natural moisture in the intact food.

Lemond1985

I'm not sure this is true WRT to say, prunes or raisins, but definitely true as far as store-bought dried bananas ("banana chips") are concerned. I bought a bag of those a while back, and I thought they tasted pretty good. I even considered carrying those on rides, for convenience, instead of regular bananas. Until I looked at the ingredients.

1.) Oil (in which the sliced bananas are fried in)
2.) Sugar
3.) Salt
4.) Banana flavoring (!?)
5.) Preservatives

WTF? I might as well be eating banana-flavored cardboard. Which I essentially was. No wonder those things left my stomach feeling so queasy afterwards. So I'm back to carrying regular bananas, despite the fact they usually get "mooshed" at some point.

KraneXL

You're buying them from the wrong (chips) isle. See side-caps for more healthy store packaged dried fruit without all the added sugar and preservatives. Also, be advised that dried fruit does concentrate the sugar.

John00

I tried a bag of the Costco pitted dates, they weren't nearly as good as the unpited ones I get at Trader Joe's, most were very dry and not very sweet. Much cheaper though, especially with them pitted and dried you get twice as many. I might buy another bag soon.

TimothyH

How about a food dehydrator and make your own dried foods?

https://www.bikeforums.net/training-...ehydrator.html

Dried oranges have quickly become a regular part of my breakfast.

fietsbob

Fructose is why fruit is sweet , its a type of sugar... you want bitter fruit ?

Shimagnolo

Big thumbs up on the ingredients listings.

Tanstaafl

+1 on the Larabars. They are the first bar that has enough moisture that I don't feel I am eating sawdust. Th Cherry Pie bar is my favorite...

Tanstaafl

I think they call those vegetables....

Planemaker

Yes but, you also get the fiber in the fruit.

​​​​​​Thinking moderation is the key.

coffeesnob

I've recently done pineapple. Delicious.....

Jumpski

Raisins/dates in a small zip lock works for me on longer rides. I normally always have banana(s) too. I cycle on an empty stomach with no snacks for rides around 1-1.5 hours to mix things up, and have some fruit, chocolate milk after.

KraneXL

Essentially correct, but "moderation" can cover a wide swath. Most fat people don't think they overeat.

indyfabz

When I spent a week backpacking in the backcountry of Glacier National Park, our supplies for the week consisted of a good amount of dried fruit because it's light (and doesn't spoil). My guide told me that one downside to eating a lot of dried fruit is that it can make you constipated due to the lack of moisture.

Before this thread was resurrected, someone mentioned fig bars. When I am on self-contained bike tours I always look for them. They are light and provide energy. And they make good breakfast when I wake up at a campground that's nowhere near a food source.

indyfabz

So true, from what I have read.

Planemaker

I've spent a lifetime thinking I don't overeat and I've got the excess baggage to prove it.

MyFitnessPal is what keeps me in check now.

Paul Barnard

That's pretty cool. What does the finished product look like? I am also curious about how long it would remain fresh if stored in a ziplock bag.

carlmel

I think dried fruit is a smart idea for longer than normal rides where you may need some extra, quick energy. I also like the idea of possibly including some jerky or nuts to help keep the sugar levels balanced.
Part of the answer depends on what kinds on quantities we are talking about. If we are talking about the equivalent of 1 apple or 1 orange once a week, then even having just fruit should not be a problem at all.
However, if you eat an extra 600 Calories of dried fruit "because you are riding" 6 days a week, then you are probably not helping yourself.

TimothyH

Fruits and vegetables will keep for months if fully dried and refrigerated.

Here are a few photos. I have not tried animal products yet.

Grapes, pineapple (white), zuchinni and lemon (brown).


Black grapes turned to rasins.


Starfruit, kiwi, tomato.



-Tim-

tmac100

Another KISS approach: dates in ziplock bag along with Smarties or M&M candies and shelled peanuts according to your liking (blanched, salted, etc). Just another version of GORP.

Hey, for KISSv3 just take GORP as traditionally made.

roadsnakes

FIG NEWTONS!!!!!!!!

Can`t go wrong with them.

I`ve tried other stuff over the years, but FIG NEWTONS are my favorite. Some other stuff wasn`t as easy on my stomach!