Tori Sowul is a force of energy!  She is a passionate outdoors woman who spends a great deal of time ripping along Utah’s mountain bike trails. In addition to being a ski and bike enthusiast, Tori is also co-founder of spreadstoke.com!

As you can imagine, Tori is a busy woman with a hectic schedule, which is exactly why she shared a recipe for her homemade energy goo.  She often needs a boost of energy when she’s out on the trail, and this recipe has just that.  There are both simple and complex carbs for quick and sustained energy, along with a vitamins to support tired muscles.  And, the best part about Tori’s Goo is that it can be made at home using common, inexpensive ingredients.

Here’s how to make Tori’s Goo (makes 15 servings):

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp Honey
• 3/4 tsp Black Molasses
• 1 tbsp Peanut Butter
• 1 cup Cooked Quinoa
• 1 pinch Salt
• 1/2 tsp Ground Coffee

Instructions:

1. Combine ingredients. Mix everything together.
2. Put 2 tbsp. goo into individual serving plastic bags. *Make sure you use a reliable container to hold the goo, otherwise you will have a big sticky mess to deal with.
3. Consume goo on the trail for simple backcountry energy. Store goo in refrigerator when waiting to be used, to ensure food safety

For more trail friendly recipes visit: http://www.adventurediningguide.com/recipes

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To watch the full episode and learn the secrets to Jake and Tanner’s successful meal check out www.adventurediningguide.com.