Six of the best paddling snacks
Paddling trips are a lot of fun, but they can be very tiring. The last thing you want to happen is you run low on energy mid-paddle and then struggle to make it back to shore.
Below, we have taken a look at six healthy snacks packed full of energy, which are perfect for your next paddling trip, keeping you bursting with energy on our canoes for sale.
Rice cakes with peanut butter and banana
This is a great snack which helps give you carbohydrates, fibre and protein to keep you going. You will probably want to prepare these before you head out, so you are not taking up too much space with the different components. You could also swap out the peanut butter for another type of nut butter if you would prefer.
Wraps
Super easy to prepare, wraps are a great way of loading calorie dense and nutrient filled foods together while minimising packaging and the need for utensils. Try and stay clear from rich meats and instead load it full of vegetables, dips and cheese.
Energy balls
Energy balls are great for paddling trips, as they can pack a lot of calories, fibre and protein into a small package. Just throw a handful into a small container and break them out for a quick floating snack.
Recipe:
150g oatmeal
110g peanut or almond butter
75g cup chocolate chips
75g cup honey or maple syrup
75g cup soaked dates
50g cup shelled hemp seeds
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp salt
Put all of the ingredients into a food processor and blend for about 10 seconds, until all of the ingredients are mixed together but not too fine. Remove from the processor and roll into small balls. Place on a plate in the fridge for 1-2 hours and you’re good to go.
Throw-together platter
Trail mix
You could try creating your own using a selection (or all of!) the ingredients below:
Cashews
Goji berries
Brazil nuts
Yogurt-covered raisins
A dark chocolate bar cut into pieces
Dried mango
Roasted almonds
Dried apples
Chocolate-covered peanuts
You can pretty much add in anything you want here, but you’ll want to balance it so it’s not overloaded with chocolate items and still offers you some good nutritional value.
Dehydrated yoghurt
Dehydrate it at 135 degrees F for around seven hours, and when it is done the yoghurt should peel off the paper easily. You can pack it in a plastic bag in pieces, and rehydrate it with water when you are out paddling. Alternatively, you can blend some fruit and yoghurt together, dehydrate it and enjoy it like fruit jerky!
Simple and easy to prepare, these snacks will keep you going when you’re out on the water, and if you are in the market for some new equipment, don’t forget to take a look at our range of canoes, kayaks and SUP boards for sale on our website.
