Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Vafels | Plant-Based Liège Wafels

My initial exposure to Vafels came through accomplished trail runners in Boulder, Colorado.  Immediately, I knew I had to learn more.  I became an apprentice and learned that Vafels are handmade with organic ingredients and active yeast, they cold-ferment overnight and are made in authentic wafel irons (where pearl sugar imported from Belgium caramelizes to perfection)  The aromas are deep, sincere and unique.  Complex hints of banana, floral scents of flour and yeast, moist and delicate nibs of sugar.
For decades, athletes have relied on gels, bars and gummies for fast sugars producing quick energy.  Behind the scenes, pro teams were using grains and baking cakes (the difference is obvious)  Vafels offer sustained energy you can feel.  A break from an arsenal of monotonous bars and gels, they are closer to a whole food plant-based option than any product marketed to athletes present day.  Baking has never been so clean vafels.com

Pinnacle - Out & Back - Appalachian Trail

Photo Courtesy of Reb Green @Wild.Bone.Alchemy