Maple Sports Refuel Recipes

As a pure, unprocessed, natural energy source maple syrup is a superior sweetener to other substitutes, ideal for fuelling up before, during and after sport – perfect for footballers like our official energy partners WBA FC Women.

When taken before a workout, maple syrup will provide a natural energy boost to heighten performance; consume it during a training session and it will help increase your stamina and ingested after your workout, maple syrup will help your body recover by replenishing glycogen reserves.

These three recipes are both easy to make and brilliant examples of how to include maple syrup in your sporting diet.

Pre activity – All-natural maple sports drink

During activity – Maple apricot energy gel

 

WBA FC Women maple refuel drinks

WBA FC Women maple refuel drinks

WBA FC Women maple refuel drinks

Did you know?

Québec exports its maple products to more than 50 countries

Everywhere it goes, consumers of all ages appreciate maple’s unique flavour.

Scientists are studying maple’s potential health benefits

Studies now underway include those on the antioxidant properties of the polyphenols naturally present in maple syrup, with a recent study indicating that maple syrup is better for cardiometabolic health than refined sugar.

Maple syrup can be used as a sugar substitute in most recipes

In cake and most dessert recipes, for each 250ml (1 cup) of syrup used, simply reduce the stipulated amount of liquid (water, milk, juice, etc.) by 60ml (1/4 cup).

A natural source of energy

Maple syrup is a natural source of energy. Check out our recipes for food and drinks before, during, and after exercise.