Do you want to be the first on your block to try an amazing new performance energy bar? You know I did. I was the first on my block to try Racefood Fastbars. Racefood is a nougat style energy bar from South Africa that is only available in the US from my friends at RacePak (review). Tyler, one of RacePak’s founders, told me it was amazing and asked me if I wanted to try it and to offer a giveaway for my readers. Was this a rhetorical question? YES, of course, Tyler!
Racefood is a small, nougat based bar that is made up a great mix of simple and complex carbohydrates. It has protein and fats from the almonds and egg white and dried cranberries and honey for “a hint” of sweetness. Racefood also has no cholesterol, no preservatives, no artificial colors and is dairy and gluten free.
Racefood can be used as an energy snack before or after any activity. They say “the real value is appreciated by endurance athletes who seek the right mix of simple and complex carbs that help them to maintain a sustained energy level during events.” Here are the facts about Racefood.
RacePak’s Take:
“Tired of gels? If you’ve been looking for a real food / healthy alternative to gels, your prayers have finally been answered. This “mini bar” is not only extremely portable, but unbelievably delicious. I would eat these even if I wasn’t in the midst of a workout. The fact that this natural food bar can taste this good and also fuel my workouts is almost too be true. Those South Africans really know how to make a great product.”
My take: Oh MY Goodness! I LOVE Racefood Fastbars! This bar tastes AMAZING. I honestly emailed Tyler and said something to this effect “this can not be good for me but if you promise it is, I am so IN!” When we went to South Africa, I loved the nougat. This is a light and delicious version of a traditional nougat. Each small bar is only 85 calories. I ate this before a 7 miler and a 6 miler and both went well. I was surprisingly not hungry after finishing my runs despite it being low calorie. I will say, I find it to more more than a “hint” sweet. I was a bit worried that it would be too sweet for morning, but it was OK for me. I could see having this to curb an afternoon sweet tooth, too. My advice – try Racefood.
Great news! RacePak is offering one free box of Racefood Fastbars to one lucky reader. As I mentioned this is the ONLY place in the US to get this bar. They are also offering $5 off each box of Racefood (retail is $20 for 20 small bars – a great deal) through December 1. Use the Rafflecopter below to enter. Winner must be in the US, 18 years of age of older and the offer is void where prohibited. The giveaway runs through November 9th. A winner will be selected and notified on November 10th.
You can get Racefood Fastbars in the US exclusively at RacePak. You can follow on Facebook and Twitter. You’ll be glad you did!
Please note: I was not compensated for this post. I was provided with free samples in exchange for an honest review and for hosting this giveaway. All opinions are my own.