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Energy Bars

Our category defining Bars harness nature's finest ingredients, delivering the ultimate in endurance performance, taste, texture and quality. Deliciously soft and chewy, we hand-bake them with an optimally balanced blend of natural carbs and protein to satisfy even the toughest workouts. Gluten-free with plant-based and veggie options. They're the original, most highly rated and awarded all-natural bars on the market - performance like no other.


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Energy Bars FAQs
When Should I Take Energy Bars? +
You can take energy bars before, during, or after exercise, depending on your needs. Enjoy an energy bar 1–2 hours before training to top up energy. During long sessions, energy bars provide 36g of natural carbs to help you meet your hourly fuel target. After intense exercise, have a bar within 30 minutes to support muscle recovery and replenish energy.
How Much Sugar Is In Energy Bars? +
Each energy bar contains 25g of all-natural sugars. These sugars come from natural sources such as fruits, nuts, cane sugar and maple syrup. These sources provide a clean energy source to keep you fuelled and your energy stores replenished.
What Should I Use Energy Bars For? +
Our energy bars are great for topping up your energy before a workout, fueling long sessions during exercise, and aiding recovery afterwards. They provide a mix of carbohydrates and protein to sustain performance and support muscle repair. Use them to help maintain steady energy levels and promote healthy muscle function.
Are Energy Bars Suited To Weight Loss? +
Energy bars can be part of a weight loss plan if used thoughtfully; they provide convenient, controlled portions of carbs and protein to fuel workouts and support recovery without excess calories. However, they’re designed to supply energy and are best used around exercise.
Which Energy Bars Are Vegan? +
The Avanti, Di Bosco, Zenzero, Mocha and Forza use only plant based ingredients.The Classico and Ciocco bars do too, but these also contain a little honey, so cannot be classed as Vegan, but they are Vegetarian.
Do Veloforte Energy Bars Have Any Allergens? +
Yes, they contain nuts. Either Almonds, Pistachios, Pecans or Hazelnuts. They're not suitable for nut or peanut allergy sufferers. All our products are naturally gluten-free and free from artificial preservatives & additives.
What’s The Difference Between An Energy Bar And Protein Recovery Bar? +
The amount of protein in the recipe. Our Protein Recovery Bars contain 9g of plant-protein per bar and have a 4:1 ratio of carbs to protein - a proven recovery boosting formula. Our energy bars also contain protein, but less of it - this is so they can support your endurance and energy needs better during exercise rather than after exercise.
Are The Energy Bars Just For Sports Performance? +
Whilst they are designed to support your endurance and energy needs during exercise, our natural energy and protein recovery bars can be enjoyed anytime of day - as part of a healthy balanced diet.
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    Being extremely versatile and effective, energy bars are perfect for fueling performance, with these portable and reliable foods having become a staple amongst athletes and those living an active lifestyle. These bars are more than just simple snacks, with these being a carefully crafted blend of natural ingredients, protein, and carbohydrates, all of which is designed to support recovery, endurance, and energy needs overall.

    At Veloforte, our category-defining energy bars are all hand-baked using nature's finest ingredients. Each one is formulated with an optimally balanced mix of carbs and protein to keep you energised, all whilst remaining deliciously soft and chewy. From gluten-free options, all the way to vegetarian choices, these are suitable for all types of lifestyles. Whether you are training for an upcoming event or are simply looking for a healthy snack on the go, the best energy bars help you perform without having to compromise on taste at all.

    What Are Energy Bars?

    Designed to provide a concentrated source of fuel for boudes, energy bars are snacks that have been specifically designed to provide a nutritional balance. These are made from carbohydrates for immediate, sustained energy release, protein to aid in muscle recovery and repair, as well as healthy fats and fibre to support the body's overall performance.

    Unlike heavy meals, energy bars are light, easy to digest, and made to keep you moving without having to slow down whatsoever. Some of the best energy bars nowadays go a step further by using natural ingredients such as nuts, oats, seeds, plant proteins, and fruits, all of which make them more enjoyable to eat, whilst also improving their digestibility. Especially with the Great Taste Award Winners range at Veloforte, the nutritional profile is just as important as them tasting great!

    Benefits Of Energy Bars

    The benefits that the best energy bars provide go well beyond just their convenience, with these becoming a popular part of sports nutrition thanks to the variety of performance advantages they offer. Thanks to their carbohydrate content, energy bars are able to replenish blood sugar stores and provide a steady release of fuel. This is especially important when it comes to sports where energy demand is constant or high.

    Especially in regard to the energy bars that contain protein, these can kickstart muscle repair after any strenuous activity. Thanks to them being paired with carbs, this can optimise recovery by replenishing the muscles, all whilst promoting their repair simultaneously. Instead of relying on synthetic additives or refined sugars, the best energy bars use natural ingredients like honey and dates, providing cleaner energy whilst avoiding the crash that is associated with more processed sugars.

    One of the main benefits of energy bars is their convenience and overall portability. These are able to fit iealsy into bags, pockets, and holders, meaning they are clean and quick to eat whilst on the go. While they are designed for exercise specifically, energy bars can also be eaten as a snack. When using them throughout the day, this could potentially aid in weight management as their controlled carb portions curb any cravings, as well as providing useful calories that aren’t empty.

    How Long Do Energy Bars Last?

    The duration for which the fuel released from energy bars lasts completely depends on their protein and carbohydrate content, as well as the level of activity being endured. Typically, the best energy bars provide sustained fuel for between 60 and 90 minutes of exercise, with the slow release of carbs keeping you energised without there being any spikes or crashes. This is quite different from energy chews, which provide a quick burst of energy that is fast-releasing.

    When Should You Take Energy Bars?

    As we have already mentioned, energy bars are extremely versatile, with these being able to be consumed before, during, or after any exercise, depending completely on your needs. Before training, eating one 1-2 horse before a workout can top up your energy reserves, ensuring blood sugar stores are full and your body has enough readily available fuel.

    For endurance activities that last longer, energy bars help meet the hourly carb target, with the 36g in each bar preventing any energy dips. Even after exercise, consuming a bar within 30 minutes post-exercise can replenish your body and kickstart recovery. Eating energy bars is not only reserved for workouts, either; with these being healthy snacks you could choose to have between meals.

    What Are Energy Bars Good For?

    While they are designed primarily for athletes, energy bars are great for a variety of uses. Endurance sports such as running, cycling, and other high-energy activities can reap the benefits of these bars, as can strength trainers who want to support their movements and recovery. In general, though, energy bars are great for everyday energy, keeping you alert and satisfied during the day. These offer a better sports nutrition profile than your standard, processed snacks, being a balanced snack thanks to offering nutrient-dense boosts.

    What Are The Best Energy Bars?

    The best energy bars should be full of natural ingredients, being a balanced source of nutrition, all whilst being tasty and easily digestible. Thankfully, Veloforte’s energy bars embody all of these qualities, with these providing 36g of natural carbs per bar to keep you energised. Their optimal protein content helps to support recovery, and the 25g of natural sugars from fruit, nuts, and maple syrup provide additional, steady food.

     Additionally, there are also gluten-free and vegetarian-based options to suit all dietary preferences, with these energy bars not only being functional but also genuinely delicious. This is not only the case with out energy bars, but also the energy gels and protein bars we have available on site.


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