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When you're out on the trail, your body burns through energy at up to double its normal rate. Having the right hiking snacks packed in your kit makes all the difference between a great day outdoors and running out of steam halfway up a hill.

So; the Scouts will work together to make so simple Energy Bites

Here is why compact, high-energy bites like these are ideal for hiking:

Sustained Energy Release: Combining slow-burning complex carbs (from oats) with rapid-release natural sugars (from fruit and syrup) provides an immediate boost followed by lasting stamina without a sugar crash.

Calorie-Dense & Lightweight: Packed with healthy fats and dense carbohydrates, they deliver maximum energy per gram without adding heavy weight or bulk to your day pack.

No-Cook Convenience: Pre-making or rolling these on a quick stove break gives you quick, bite-sized portions you can eat on the move—no cutleries, bowls, or preparation needed on the trail.

Weather-Resistant: Unlike chocolate bars that melt in hot weather or standard sandwiches that get squashed in a rucksack, firm oat and seed bites hold their shape and stay fresh all day.

Resources

Ingredients as per attached recipe
Stove
Pan
Wooden Spoon or Spatula
Baking Paper

Instructions

See attached receipe card

Tags

• cooking
• energy bars
• teamwork

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