The easy to make pre-run snack that will help you survive it

IT takes five minutes to prepare and packs a punch of energy. This is how you make the perfect pre-run snack.

Happy running!

ENDURANCE is an important factor for many professional runners, and according to Nutritionist Rosie Mansfield a simple snack to before a race could help drastically.

Mansfield has taken two of the most popular endurance foods, oats and bananas and has created her own simple five-minute pre-run snack.

It’s easy on the digestive system, unlike those who may overload on carbs the night before which will play havoc on their digestive system if carb loading is not a common practice.

You need something that will both stave off hunger and give you the energy you need during your run.

To help runners maintain their energy during a run Mansfield has shared her recipe for her favourite pre-run snack.

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Pre-Race Banana Oat Bites (12)

It’s super easy to make

Ingredients

2 cups oats

2 tablespoons Blackmores coconut water powder

1 cup water

1 large banana, mashed or blended

2 tablespoons Blackmores cacao powder

1 pinch sea salt

Method

Combine water and coconut powder, stirring until powder diluted and then add oats to liquid to soak for 1 hour.

In a bowl mash the banana with a fork into a thick paste, then add cacao and salt.

Stir in the oats, till all covered with gooey paste.

Pour into individual ice cube tray compartments till compact and stick in the fridge for a minimum 2 hours.

Use a teaspoon to pop out the bites and plop in a sandwich bag to eat on route to the race.

You can find more of Rosie’s recipes and advice on Instagram.