It has been way too long since I have brought you all a product review so I decided it was time to change that today.
You may have seen me post this product on my blog a couple of times because I use it before almost every single run I go on.
Honey Stinger Energy Chews are my favorite energy chew to date. That is saying a lot!
I typically take them before every run but vary the amount I take depending on how hard or how long the run will be.
I have tried Honey Stinger Power Gels in the past and loved it, and then when they sent me their chews I knew right away before even trying it that they had to be good!
Company Background
“Honey Stinger’s energy and protein bars, waffles, gels, and chews are all-natural foods designed for athletes and great for anyone looking for a healthy snack. Honey Stinger is pure natural energy.”
Honey Stinger prides themselves on the fact that their products contain 95% organic ingredients. They use natural sources of caffeine and aim to provide natural healthy ingredients to allow your body to perform at its best.
Taste
Score: 5 out 5
I have only tried one flavor of the Energy Chews, so I can’t speak for them all but the Cherry Cola flavor is pretty amazing. It tastes exactly like Cherry Cola and has no bad after taste like some chews can have. I honestly want to eat these even when I am just sitting around the house during the afternoon.
The chews themselves are small and would be very easy to carry along on a longer run in your pocket.
There is absolutely nothing I can complain about when it comes to the flavor, I look forward to eating these!
They also come in:
1. Pink Lemonade
2. Lime-Ade
3. Fruit Smoothie
4. Cherry Blossom
5. Pomegranate Passion Fruit
6. Orange Blossom
Effects: 5 out of 5
As I mentioned earlier I usually take these before most every run, except for my recovery runs on Friday.
I usually will take 1 chew if it is going to be a longer slow easy run and then 2 chews if I am doing my long run on Saturdays or a faster speed or tempo workout. I could easily take more than that, but this seems to be what works for me.
The chews contain no fat and 160 calories if you eat the entire packet. One packet will usually last me about 5 or 6 runs.
I really can tell a difference when I take these and when I don’t. I usually will take them 15 minutes before my workout that way about 20 minutes in or so I start to feel the effects. They help you sustain your energy during your run and give you that kick when you need it.
Texture: 5 out 5
I am a weird person when it comes to the texture of foods, or really anything I eat. When it comes to power gels and chews I am just the same. I want something that is quick and easy to eat, doesn’t leave a weird after taste, and doesn’t have an odd texture to it.
Honey Stinger Power Chews did just that. They are absolutely delicious and are easy and quick to eat. This doesn’t matter quite as much before the run, but if I eventually used this during a marathon it would make it easy to eat quick about 10-11 miles in when I attempt to get another boost of energy.
Overall Reaction
If you are one who takes gel’s and chews (I know there are some out there that don’t) this is for you! It tastes delicious, provide lasting energy, and really helps you to power through your workouts! I would highly recommend it.
If you are interested in purchasing your own Honey Stinger Power Chews or any other of their products, you can visit their website here.
Thanks for the review! I have looked at these in the store and frankly need to pick some up – I am not overly enamored with Gu during a marathon combined with energy drinks at hydration stations, especially since I never consume that sort of stuff normally. I have tried a few different flavors and even tried a couple of granola bars mid-run (insanity I know) … I think if I try some of these for long runs this weekend I will be set if I use them on my marathon in October …
I can’t really do Gu either during marathons. They usually give them to you too late for them to make much of a difference (at least at the ones I have ran) and they make me gag that far in. Honey Stingers gels though have a very unique flavor they really do have the taste of honey and I could definitely take them along with me on the marathon! I may just have to carry my own next time!
I love the vanilla honey stinger gels! I’ve only had the Cliff shotbloks, but these ones look delicious! Thanks for the review 🙂
I love the vanilla gels! I used them all the time until I ran out – I love the flavor and they don’t make me gag like some gels! 🙂
I don’t ever take the hand-outs, I have my own and try to pace them to give some sustained energy throughout … whether it works or is just in my head I neither know nor care … 🙂 But I checked and my local shop has Honey Stinger so I’m stopping on the way home.
Great! Let me know what you think when you try them! Hope you enjoy!
I got some chews and a couple of gels, and also some interesting looking ‘Chia Squeeze’ organic snack to try this weekend. I’ll have to hold you personally responsible if I don’t like them, of course! 😀
Have you (or anyone) ever tried the waffles? They looked interesting, but I decided to stick with the simple stuff.
I have, and it was prior my “I’m training long distances need to fuel on the road days” but was free in my swag bag before a 10km run, it was delicious, so for me it was more like a cookie. Now that I have trained longer and prefer gels rather than chewing, I think it would be too awkward for me to eat on the road without it getting on everything.
I hope this doesn’t duplicate, I tried just leaving it but it may have taken forever to load on my part…
I saw on your blog a few days ago about this product and I was like “Yum!” when I went to get new shoes on Tuesday I saw it at the store and was this close to buying them, but I had to refrain myself since I”m not doing the big long training runs anymore, so I don’t need to fuel on the run. I will remember these for next season though.
Yes definitely keep them in mind! They are a great training partner!
The Pink Lemonade is THE BEST!!! I’m craving some and I didn’t even have a run today, haha.
I have never tried the pink lemonade flavor but if it is anything like the cherry cola I bet it is AMAZING!
Hey how many chews do you eat on a single run