{"id":153156,"date":"2025-12-21T12:50:15","date_gmt":"2025-12-21T17:50:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/runningmagazine.ca\/?p=153156"},"modified":"2025-12-21T20:48:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T01:48:14","slug":"how-to-fuel-festively-on-the-fly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runningmagazine.ca\/health-nutrition\/how-to-fuel-festively-on-the-fly\/","title":{"rendered":"How to fuel festively on the fly"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Holiday running usually gets squeezed in wherever it fits, whether that&#8217;s on travel days or crammed around whatever else is on the calendar. Your carefully curated fuelling plan tends to get a little loose, too. That&#8217;s OK\u2014we&#8217;re the first to say that you don\u2019t need to be \u201con top of your fuelling\u201d all the time. But if you want a few easy snacks that happen to work well for running and still feel seasonal, these are simple ones to keep around.<\/p>\n<p>These snacks are quick, portable and balanced enough to work before a run, <a href=\"https:\/\/runningmagazine.ca\/health-nutrition\/5-perfect-snacks-to-power-your-post-run-recovery\/\">after a run<\/a> or on the go. They have some seasonal zest without tasting like dessert, and they are quick to prep with basics you probably have on hand.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-153158 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/runningmagazine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cranberry-almost-energy-bites-resized-to-1200x795-1-1024x678.jpeg\" alt=\"cranberry almost energy bites\" width=\"788\" height=\"522\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/runningmagazine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cranberry-almost-energy-bites-resized-to-1200x795-1-1024x678.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/runningmagazine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cranberry-almost-energy-bites-resized-to-1200x795-1-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/runningmagazine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cranberry-almost-energy-bites-resized-to-1200x795-1-768x509.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/runningmagazine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cranberry-almost-energy-bites-resized-to-1200x795-1.jpeg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 788px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 788\/522;\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Cranberry almond energy bites<\/h2>\n<p>These are perfect for pre-run or post-run when you want something small but steady. The oats and cranberries give you quick, easy-to-digest carbs, while almond butter <a href=\"https:\/\/runningmagazine.ca\/health-nutrition\/how-to-choose-the-best-protein-powder\/\">adds enough protein<\/a> and fat to keep energy from spiking and crashing. It\u2019s a solid option when you don\u2019t want to think too hard but still want something that fuels rather than just fills.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>rolled oats<br \/>\nalmond butter<br \/>\ndried cranberries<br \/>\nhoney or maple syrup<br \/>\npinch of salt<\/p>\n<p>Mix all the ingredients in a bowl until the mixture sticks together, then roll it into bite-sized balls.<br \/>\nKeep them in the fridge or toss a couple in a bag before heading out.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-153159 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/runningmagazine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gingerbread-dip-resized-to-1200x801-1-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"gingerbread dip\" width=\"788\" height=\"526\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/runningmagazine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gingerbread-dip-resized-to-1200x801-1-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/runningmagazine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gingerbread-dip-resized-to-1200x801-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/runningmagazine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gingerbread-dip-resized-to-1200x801-1-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/runningmagazine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gingerbread-dip-resized-to-1200x801-1.jpeg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 788px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 788\/526;\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Gingerbread cottage cheese dip<\/h2>\n<p>This is great for post-run, mid-afternoon or as a stand-alone snack that doesn\u2019t feel like \u201crecovery food.&#8221; Cottage cheese provides a solid protein base, while the sweetener <a href=\"https:\/\/runningmagazine.ca\/health-nutrition\/runners-stop-cutting-carbs-heres-why\/\">and dippers add carbs<\/a> to help replenish energy. It\u2019s easy to portion, easy to travel with and feels more like a holiday snack tray item than a \u201crunner needs protein\u201d situation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>full-fat cottage cheese<br \/>\nmolasses or maple syrup<br \/>\ncinnamon<br \/>\nground ginger<br \/>\nvanilla extract<br \/>\npinch of salt<br \/>\noptional for dipping: apple slices, pretzels, graham crackers<\/p>\n<p>Blend the cottage cheese until smooth (or mash it well if you prefer not to blend). Stir in a small spoon of molasses or maple syrup, a pinch of cinnamon and ginger, a splash of vanilla and a pinch of salt. Chill for 10\u201315 minutes to let the flavours settle.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-153157 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/runningmagazine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/chocolate-date-snowball-bites-resized-to-1200x960-1-1024x819.jpeg\" alt=\"chocolate date snowballs\" width=\"788\" height=\"630\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/runningmagazine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/chocolate-date-snowball-bites-resized-to-1200x960-1-1024x819.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/runningmagazine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/chocolate-date-snowball-bites-resized-to-1200x960-1-300x240.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/runningmagazine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/chocolate-date-snowball-bites-resized-to-1200x960-1-768x614.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/runningmagazine.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/chocolate-date-snowball-bites-resized-to-1200x960-1.jpeg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 788px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 788\/630;\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Chocolate-date snowball bites<\/h2>\n<p>These are good for: pre-run, post-run or grabbing on the way out the door. Dates and oats deliver quick, usable carbs, while nut butter adds protein and fat to slow digestion just enough. They\u2019re dense without being heavy and hold up well in cold-weather pockets or bags.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Medjool dates<br \/>\noats<br \/>\nalmond or peanut butter<br \/>\ncocoa powder<br \/>\npinch of salt<br \/>\nOptional: shredded coconut for rolling<\/p>\n<p>Pit the dates and pulse them in a food processor until sticky. Add oats, nut butter, cocoa powder and salt, and pulse until the mixture holds together. Roll into small balls and, if you want, coat lightly in shredded coconut. 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