Sweet Potato Banana Date Energy Dip & Spread
When you’re in need of a quick pre-ride or recovery snack and the world hands you a ripe banana, an extra baked sweet potato, and “The Best Dates Ever” you make this dip. Plain and simple.
Filled with a variety of carbs and a little protein and fat, this is an easy-to-digest source of fuel that provides quick and long-lasting energy. Eat on its own or with pretzels for a quick pre-ride snack, during a ride as a homemade energy squeeze, or as a post-ride recovery snack with toast and banana slices.
Let’s get you fueled up!
Ingredients
1 ripe banana
1 medium baked sweet potato or roughly 1/2 cup mashed
2 Tbsp peanut butter
1/3 cup dates, finely chopped (I get my online from Rancho Meladuco Date Farm)
1 tsp chia seeds
1/8 tsp sea salt
Tip: Mix in 2 Tbsp cocoa powder plus a little water to your spread for a chocolatey twist!
Directions
Add banana to a small bowl and smash with a fork until smooth. Add rest of ingredients and stir until well combined. Enjoy the sweet potato dip and spread with crackers, pretzels, fruit or bread for a pre-ride or recovery snack. It goes especially well with these Sourdough Popovers and Mini Sourdough Popover Loaves.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
This dip and spread goes great on bread, including these toasted Sourdough Popovers!
Tip: Scoop some of your spread plus a few Tbsp of water in a small bowl and mix. Add mix to a reusable baby food pouch like the WeeSprout to make your own homemade energy squeeze and bring it with you on your rides.
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