Expedition Energy Bar™
For on demand energy boost
When doing any sort of sustained strenuous activity, the human body is a highly efficient machine, and needs a combination of nutrients. But carbs remain the most effective fuel source for quick energy.
- FAST FUEL: Simple carbs (the peanut candy base) quickly replenish glycogen.
- "BONK" PREVENTION (NO BLOOD SUGAR CRASH): Fruit-based carbs that take longer (than the simple sugar) to break down into blood glucose (the fructose in dried cranberries and raisins is a low-glycemic sugar), along with cinnamon and rolled oats (both of which stabilize blood sugar AND rolled oats are a carb fuel) to keep you from crashing.
- SUSTAINED ENERGY: A mix of protein and fat (peanuts & peanut butter) for longer-lasting energy. Also, peanuts and peanut butter are very low glycemic index foods (15 and 22, respectively).
- ELECTROLYTES: Sodium and potassium are two of the critical electrolytes your body needs when working hard. We give you over 200mg/serving of each!
“Energy Bar” vs. “Protein Bar”: What’s the difference?
They are not the same thing. Energy bars are intentionally loaded with carbs and sugars (ranging from high-to-low glycemic values) to provide on-demand fuel AND sustained energy during strenuous athletic activities. Protein bars are more suitable as a pre-workout nutrient source or a post-workout muscle recovery food. Protein can be used for energy (through a process called gluconeogenesis) but it's much slower than using carbs and can inhibit the body’s ability to maintain (or build) muscle mass. This is why you can actually “burn off muscle mass” without properly balanced intake for intense physical activity.
DOWNLOAD DATA SHEET (1.3MB PDF)
LONG SHELF LIFE: Like our brittle, our energy bars have a shelf life of six months. So you can leave a few in your glove box...your go bag...your work bag...even your backpack...and they will still be good months later when you need them.
The stuff you won't see in an Expedition Bar:
Online orders normally ship by the second business day. If you need an order expedited, please call us before placing an order.
They are not the same thing. Energy bars are intentionally loaded with carbs and sugars (ranging from high-to-low glycemic values) to provide on-demand fuel AND sustained energy during strenuous athletic activities. Protein bars are more suitable as a pre-workout nutrient source or a post-workout muscle recovery food. Protein can be used for energy (through a process called gluconeogenesis) but it's much slower than using carbs and can inhibit the body’s ability to maintain (or build) muscle mass. This is why you can actually “burn off muscle mass” without properly balanced intake for intense physical activity.
DOWNLOAD DATA SHEET (1.3MB PDF)
LONG SHELF LIFE: Like our brittle, our energy bars have a shelf life of six months. So you can leave a few in your glove box...your go bag...your work bag...even your backpack...and they will still be good months later when you need them.
The stuff you won't see in an Expedition Bar:
- NO gluten
- NO dairy
- NO soy protein
- NO egg
- NO tree nuts
Online orders normally ship by the second business day. If you need an order expedited, please call us before placing an order.