16 snacks to take on the slopes

February is the big time for winter sports. We climb over the chairlift, head towards the slopes, before hurtling down the slope at full speed. When skiing, team restaurant or team sandwich?

The snack: the star of the slopes

In the cable car cabin, at the bend of a break or at the top of the slope, biscuits, energy bars and sandwiches are the big favorites. The reason ? You can take them anywhere easily, enjoy them on the go at any time, without cutlery. Simple, quick, effective. Certainly, snacking is the economical alternative to a restaurant, and above all, the solution to recharge your batteries between two runs.

When skiing, we rely on protein snacks

Skiing, snowboarding and sledding require energy. Who has never needed a break after a few hours on the slopes? Certainly, that packet of cake bought in the supermarket allows you to have a little sugar on hand to boost you up and yet, they are not the healthiest. Ultra-processed and too sweet, these biscuits certainly cause a feeling of rapid energy, but above all a spike in blood sugar that falls almost immediately.

We therefore focus on snacks that provide long-term energy, healthy, homemade and above all, protein. Remember, proteins help maintain energy all day long, and, thanks to their satiating properties, prevent cravings and sluggishness. Foods richest in protein? Eggs, dairy products, meats and fish. So we choose to prepare tuna egg sandwiches, a chicken club or a delicious ham croque-monsieur. We also prepare energy bars based on oat flakes, a super vegetable protein, rich in fiber.

Skiing rhymes with sport, we take a banana in the backpack and also include it in our little pleasures like cookies. Fruit of the ultimate sportsman, the banana contains slow sugars and vitamins ideal for giving yourself a “boost”. Speaking of sustainable energy, let’s not neglect oilseeds either. With their high energy content (300 to 600 kcal / 100 g), their fatty acids keep you satiated for longer, enough to stay in shape! Let’s include pieces of almonds or pistachios in our cookies or eat them as is, taking a small bag of almonds or walnuts with you. Be careful, however, it is recommended not to exceed 30g of oilseeds per day, or a small handful.

Have a good descent!