Ingredients
- 1 small beet, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp raw agave nectar
- 1⁄4 tsp ground turmeric
- Pinch of sea salt
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
Number of Servings:
Serves 4
Recipe Source:
Plant Powered Athlete by Zuzana Fajkusova and Nikki Lefler ($21.99, Page Street Publishing, 2020)
Equipment
- Blender or Food Processor
Directions
- In a blender or food processor, combine all the ingredients, except the chia seeds; process until the mixture reaches a smooth consistency. Transfer to a bowl and mix in the chia seeds. Cover the bowl with a plate or lid and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
- When ready to use, divide the gel into small ziplock plastic bags or reusable gel containers.
- This gel will keep for up to 3 days in the refrigerator, but it is best when consumed fresh.
Notes
Known as the “running food,” chia seeds are a fantastic high- energy endurance food that dates as far back as the ancient Aztecs. Soldiers used to eat a daily serving of these tiny seeds to give them energy for running long distances and to sustain them for long periods of heat and thirst.
- This gel is suggested for moderate-intensity activity that lasts up to 3 hours.
- This gel is packed full of energizing nutrients that provide easily digestible nourishment for your long and intense workouts.
- When you pair chia seeds with natural sugar and electrolytes (as in this recipe), it creates the perfect fuel for before, during and after any high- intensity and endurance activities.
Nutrition Info:
76 Calories, 2 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 14 g Carbohydrates, 9 g Total sugars (4 g Added sugars), 4 g Fiber, 2 g Total fat (0 g sat), 163 mg Sodium, ★ Phosphorus
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