Organic tapioca syrup, cane sugar, and real honey form the energy backbone of these chews, with each ingredient absorbing at a different rate to sustain output over the course of a long effort. Honey Stinger Energy Chews deliver 160 calories and 39 grams of carbohydrates per packet, packaged in a resealable pouch that lets you portion fuel throughout a ride or eat the whole thing at once when you need a bigger hit. The soft, gummy texture stays chewable even in colder conditions where harder blocks become a jaw workout, and the compact packet fits easily in a jersey pocket.

The ingredient list reads short and recognizable. Organic grape juice concentrate provides the fruit base, pectin handles the texture, and organic colors from black carrot juice and annatto keep things natural. Each packet delivers 70% of your daily Vitamin C through ascorbic acid, a bonus you don't typically find in ride fuel. The formula skips artificial sweeteners, dairy, and gluten entirely, earning USDA Organic certification along with gluten-free and non-GMO designations. If you've had stomach issues with other on-bike fuel, the clean ingredient profile here might agree with you better.

These chews work well as pre-ride fuel consumed 30 to 60 minutes before rolling out, or as mid-ride calories when efforts extend past the hour mark. The general recommendation runs around 100 calories every 45 minutes of activity, which translates to roughly half a packet at regular intervals. Some riders eat them one or two at a time throughout an effort, while others prefer to down a full packet during a structured feed zone stop. The resealable packaging makes either approach practical.... Read More