Looking for some new energy gel brands to try? If you’re a cyclist, runner or other endurance athlete who spends more than two hours at a time exercising, then it’s important to have a nutrition strategy. Some products can cause GI distress, or taste bad, or have some other issue that prevents you from performing at your best. We’ve created this list of every energy gel brand we could find and listed them alphabetically so you can browse and see if there’s one that’s exactly the right gel for your specific needs and tastes.
Did we miss any energy gels here? Leave us a comment so we can keep the list always up to date. Which ones have you had good or bad experiences with, and why?
Accelerade
http://www.pacifichealthlabs.com
Accelerade energy gels are made with a 4:1 ratio of carbs to protein. The aim to improve endurance and decrease muscle damage.
Bonk Breaker
https://bonkbreaker.com
Makes energy chews, and also energy bars and drinks.
Boom Nutrition
https://boomnutrition.com/
Makes Carb Boom! energy gels. Made with real fruit and have a high ratio (11:1) of complex carbs (maltodextrin) to simple sugars, superior taste, and no added sugars, and no artificial flavors, colors or sweeteners.
Chimpanzee
http://www.chimpanzeebar.com/
Chimpanzee has a large range of physical endurance products. They contain both soluble and insoluble fiber.
Cliff
https://www.clifbar.com
Cliff energy gels are recommended during exercise. They come with up to 22g of carbs per serving.
Crank Sports
https://www.cranksports.com/
Crank Sports’ e-Gel product is low sugar and loaded with complex carbohydrates for sustained energy along with antioxidants and balanced electrolyte replacement. Gluten free and NO artificial flavors, colors or sweeteners.
First Endurance
https://firstendurance.com
First Endurance shots come with 400 calories. They are based on carbs, electrolytes, and amino acids.
Enervit Sport
http://www.enervitsport.com
Spanish manufacturer. Makes energy bars, drinks, gels and other sports supplements.
GU Energy
https://guenergy.com
Original and Roctane energy gels are recommended for improved endurance. They come with included amino acids.
Hammer
https://www.hammernutrition.com
Hammer energy gels come with unique flavors. They include the popular Montana Huckleberry.
Honey Stinger
https://www.honeystinger.com/
With 95% honey, the energy gels also come with a B Vitamin complex.
Huma
https://humagel.com/
Huma energy gels are available in a large number of flavors. The gels are made combining carbs, protein, sodium and fiber.
Maurten
https://www.maurten.com/
Maurten hydrogel formulation is based on water, glucose, fructose, sodium, calcium, and gluconic acid.
Muir Energy
https://muirenergy.com/
Muir energy gels are made with minerals which include magnesium, phosphorus, manganese and zinc.
Overstims
https://www.overstims.com
The energy gels from Overstims are based on carbs, fruit, Vitamin B6, and antioxidants.
Powerbar
https://www.powerbar.eu
Powerbar Powergels are popular due to their maltodextrin water, and fructose.
Probar
https://theprobar.com/
The Probar Nut Butter is based on almond butter, cashews and other fruit extracts. It comes with 190 calories per serving.
RXBar
https://www.rxbar.com/
The RXBar Nut Butter line is a recommended source of quick energy. It includes almond butter and peanut butter options.
SIS
https://www.scienceinsport.com
SIS manufactures a range of hydration and energy products. The SIS energy gels come with up to 22g of carbs per serving.
Split Nutrition
https://splitnutrition.com/
Spit energy gels come with 170 calories per serving. They contain a blend of quality protein and carbs.
Squeeze
https://www.squeezy.de/
Squeezy energy gels come with up to 65g of carbs per serving. They are free of gluten, and lactose.
Trail Butter
https://trailbutter.com/
Trail Butter offers a range of energy-boosting products. They are based on almonds, sunflower seeds or dextrose.
UnTapped
https://untapped.cc/
UnTapped’s Maple Syrup comes with 26g of natural sugars per serving.
VFuel
https://vfuel.com/
Vfuel energy gels are made with maltodextrin, MCT oil and taurine for better endurance.
Yumbutter
https://www.yumbutter.com/
Yumbutter offers products based on superfoods. They come with around 170 calories per serving.
Please add one of my favorites to your list – Carb Boom – it went out of business for a while, but at a recent USA Triathlon Coaches Symposium, the new owner was a vendor. Hope this helps
Thanks! Added.
I would add Bonk Breaker https://bonkbreaker.com/ and Enervit http://www.enervitsport.com/en/home.