Pre-Workout FuelEasy

Rice Cake with Jam

Ultra-light, fast-digesting pre-workout snack — perfect when you have less than 30 minutes before training and need quick carbs without stomach discomfort.

Prep: 1 min Cook: 0 min Serves 1 Easy
180
Calories
3g
Protein
40g
Carbs
0g
Fat

Ingredients

  • 2 piecesplain rice cakes
  • 2 tbspstrawberry or raspberry jam(low-sugar preferred)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Spread 1 tablespoon of jam on each rice cake.

  2. 2

    Eat immediately 15–30 minutes before your workout.

Pro Tips

  • ✓This is one of the few times a higher-glycemic food is beneficial — it gives you instant energy.
  • ✓Rice cakes are extremely low in fiber and fat, so they digest very quickly — ideal for training sessions within 30 minutes.
  • ✓Choose low-sugar jam to avoid a blood sugar crash mid-workout.
  • ✓For slightly more fuel, add two more rice cakes or a small amount of honey instead of jam.