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
Spread 1 tablespoon of jam on each rice cake.
- 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.