Making your own energy bars sounds nice in theory, but who actually has the time? When you're grinding through those long rides, it’s about instant fuel, not DIY projects. The real question is whether anyone's actually found a combo that keeps energy levels up without the dreaded calorie creep. Are we just fooling ourselves thinking we can have our cake and eat it too? Or is the truth that to keep up the pace, we might have to embrace a bit of discomfort—both in the saddle and in our snacks? What’s the trade-off you’re willing to accept?
