Just a few months ago, I would have said it was impossible.
But if you’re reading this page, then you already know that it’s not.
With your support and feedback over the past couple of months, we've been able to create a sports energy solution that meets our unique (and exceedingly high) standards.
Not just vegan. Not just “mostly healthy.”
It had to be one hundred percent whole foods.
Oh, and without sacrificing anything when it comes to performance — it couldn’t slow you down, upset your stomach, or be slow to digest and a pain to carry.
Why Can’t We Fuel Right AND Eat Healthy at the Same Time?
In the 10 years since I started No Meat Athlete, I’ve had a LOT of conversations with plant-based athletes about how to best fuel our workouts without feeling like we’re eating junk food.
There’s just never been a good solution.
The sugary, artificial gels that most runners use — supposedly the “ideal” endurance fuel — tend to upset people’s stomachs... and even if you can handle them after 15 or 20 miles, they’re the last thing you feel like eating after you’ve had a couple.
(And even if you could avoid these issues, would you really want to be putting that stuff in your body multiple times a week?)
Instead, most of us opt for whole foods. Bananas, dates, and other fruits — the food nature designed to give us quick energy.
But as your workouts get longer — something nature might NOT have intended — you start to understand why all those high-tech products exist.
Carrying bulky whole foods isn’t much fun, so you start eating less (bad idea). And come race day, because you can’t count on the aid stations to have this food (or any vegan options), you’re dependent on a crew deliver what you need.
And, honestly, whole foods just aren’t ideal for endurance...
Dates work great for short-ish runs, but try them on a 20-miler and let me know how that goes.
On second thought, don’t. :) The fiber build-up and sugar content become a big problem, and after about 25 miles, I promise you’ll never want to look at another one (I’ve tried it).
It was out of these frustrations (and race-day disasters) that this project was born. We wanted to create a plant-based, portable way to take in calories and electrolytes while you're training — and do it with 100% whole foods.
And I'm so proud to be able to say that, with the help of Izzy Fischer, a triathlon world championship qualifier, nutrition expert, and the newest member of the NMA team, we've done "the impossible."
Introducing Plant Bites
Organic fresh fruit and superfoods to deliver just the right amount of energy & electrolytes.
THE SCIENCE
OF REAL FOOD
Plant Bites are made with organic fresh fruit and superfoods, blending slow-to-burn dried fruit and fast-acting fresh fruit, to deliver just the right amount of energy, electrolytes, and anti-inflammatory agents to keep you powered up and recovering fast. (Oh, and they taste amazing!)
ORGANIC FIGS
Excellent source of slow-burning carbohydrates that contribute to storing muscle glycogen and help to reduce muscle damage and oxidative stress.
ORGANIC MANGO
High in carbohydrates and natural sugars, mangoes provide essential slow-burn fuel in their dried form, and contain nutrients that help with inflammation, muscle function and oxidative stress.
ORGANIC BERRIES
Blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries pack vital antioxidants and vitamins, to keep you feeling great and energized throughout your workout, and help with recovery and new muscle tissue synthesis.
ORGANIC BANANA
The best fast-acting fuel! Bonus: they’re high in potassium which helps you store carbohydrates as muscle glycogen and regulate fluids.
Organic BEET ROOT
Naturally increases the body's levels of nitric oxide, which helps to strengthen your muscle contractions and improve the amount of oxygen muscles absorb during intense exercise.
ORGANIC TURMERIC
Known for its strong anti-inflammatory properties, this superfood creates the beautiful yellow in our Mango+Banana Bite and helps the body heal from injury, and stress.
ORGANIC MEDJOOL DATES
Packed full of calories and nutrients - dates serve as an excellent quick burn energy source for activity due to their low water content while also providing preventative properties for heart health.
Organic TART CHERRY
Famous for enhancing athletic performance and reducing recovery time - cherries also may lower C-reactive proteins in endurance athletes which inhibits “bad” cholesterol.
ORGANIC CHIA
High in protein - chia seeds provide essential amino acids, antioxidants and are a prominent source of magnesium.
ORGANIC MANGO
High in carbohydrates and natural sugars, mangoes provide essential slow-burn fuel in their dried form, and contain nutrients that help with inflammation, muscle function and oxidative stress.
ORGANIC BERRIES
Blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries pack vital antioxidants and vitamins, to keep you feeling great and energized throughout your workout and help with recovery and new muscle tissue synthesis.
ORGANIC BANANA
The best fast-acting fuel! Bonus: they’re high in potassium, which helps you store carbohydrates as muscle glycogen and regulate fluids.
BEET ROOT POWDER
Naturally increases the body's levels of nitric oxide, which helps to strengthen your muscle contractions and improve the amount of oxygen muscles absorb during intense exercise.
ORGANIC TURMERIC
Known for its strong anti-inflammatory properties, this superfood creates the beautiful yellow in our Mango+Banana Bite and helps the body heal from injury, and stress.
ORGANIC MEDJOOL DATES
Packed full of calories and nutrients - dates serve as an excellent quick burn energy source for activity due to their low water content while also providing preventative properties for heart health.
ORGANIC FIGS
Excellent source of slow-burning carbohydrates that contribute to storing muscle glycogen and help reduce muscle damage and oxidative stress.
Organic TART CHERRY
Famous for enhancing athletic performance and reducing recovery time - cherries also may lower C-reactive proteins in endurance athletes which inhibits “bad” cholesterol.
ORGANIC CHIA
High in protein - chia seeds provide essential amino acids, antioxidants and are a prominent source of magnesium.
DO THEY WORK?
We sent early samples of Plant Bites to some of the top athletes in their fields. Here's what they had to say:
valarie allman
US Track & Field Discus Champion
I use Plant Bites before my lifts and I feel amazing on these goodies. They truly have that quick burn energy feeling — and I love that I feel like I am eating whole food. I can feel the seedy crunch as if it is a real piece of fruit.
Melissa Hickey
All World Competitive Triathlete
I need TONS of fuel to keep me going and avoid the post training hanger. I have dreaded my fueling throughout the day due to the nasty taste of gels, but Plant Bites have completely changed everything. I actually look forward to my next chance to eat.
TYLER LIS
BIG10 Division-1 Swimmer & Olympic Trial Qualifier
In college I would eat chews, gummies, or sugar spiked espresso shots before my races. I really wish I had these Plant Bites available to me when I was swimming competitively. They give me an instant jump in energy but don't make me crash like I used to, or make me crave something else.
SARA DAHER
23 time NCAA D3 All American Swimmer
As a former college athlete and fitness junkie, I am always on the hunt for products that provide clean, healthy and tasty energy. Plant Bites are the perfect healthy snack that allows me to fuel my body with the right nutrients, without compensating for taste or convenience.
valarie allman
US Track & Field Discus Champion
I use Plant Bites before my lifts and I feel amazing on these goodies. They truly have that quick burn energy feeling — and I love that I feel like I am eating whole food. I can feel the seedy crunch as if it is a real piece of fruit.
Melissa Hickey
All World Competitive Triathlete
I need TONS of fuel to keep me going and avoid the post training hanger. I have dreaded my fueling throughout the day due to the nasty taste of gels, but Plant Bites have completely changed everything. I actually look forward to my next chance to eat.
TYLER LIS
BIG10 Division-1 Swimmer & Olympic Trial Qualifier
In college I would eat chews, gummies, or sugar spiked espresso shots before my races. I really wish I had these Plant Bites available to me when I was swimming competitively. They give me an instant jump in energy but don't make me crash like I used to, or make me crave something else.
SARA DAHER
23 time NCAA D3 All American Swimmer
As a former college athlete and fitness junkie, I am always on the hunt for products that provide clean, healthy and tasty energy. Plant Bites are the perfect healthy snack that allows me to fuel my body with the right nutrients, without compensating for taste or convenience.
THE FLAVORS
fig+triple berry
Imagine the inside of your favorite childhood cookie — a fig newton with the crunch from real Organic California figs. This flavor is satisfyingly sweet and just a little salty. Perfect for those who love a decadent snack! The durability of fig skin and the addition of organic beet-root makes these the best flavor for long hot days. Not only do they last in the sun, but they increase your endurance ability to help you go the distance.
mango+banana
This tropical mix is the perfect balance between sweet and creamy – and brings you to your favorite beach spot, even on mile 21. The light nature of the taste takes away from the heaviness bananas sometimes have – the taste testers were consistently surprised that this was their favorite flavor! The addition of Turmeric allows for anti-inflammation benefits — making this perfect for high-intensity, short-burst workouts.
cherry+date
The closest whole-food substitute that you can get to cherry pie. This delicious morsel is built on organic tart cherries and organic dates – some of our favorite WFPB training fuels. So this is not just a tasty fix for a sweet tooth - but it’s primary ingredients promote peak performance and deep recovery with the added superfood-benefits of chia seeds.
How Plant Bites Compare
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100% allergen free |
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Price per serving |
$3.20 |
$2.00 |
$1.88 |
$0.99 - $2.63* |
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$3.20/serv. |
$2.00/serv. |
$1.88/serv. |
$0.99 - $2.63/serv.* |
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$3.20/serv. |
$2.00/serv. |
$1.88/serv. |
$0.99 - $2.63/serv.* |
*Depending on volume/subscription
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$3.20/serv. |
$2.00/serv. |
$1.88/serv. |
$0.99 - $2.63/serv.* |
*Depending on volume/subscription
GEL |
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$3.20/serv. |
$2.00/serv. |
$1.88/serv. |
$0.99 - $2.63/serv.* |
*Depending on volume/subscription
GEL |
ENERGY CHEW |
BLOKS |
BITES |
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Individually wrapped servings |
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$3.20/serv. |
$2.00/serv. |
$1.88/serv. |
$0.99 - $2.63/serv.* |
*Depending on volume/subscription
GEL |
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$3.20/serv. |
$2.00/serv. |
$1.88/serv. |
$0.99 - $2.63/serv.* |
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GEL |
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BLOKS |
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$3.20/serv. |
$2.00/serv. |
$1.88/serv. |
$0.99 - $2.63/serv.* |
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$3.20/serv. |
$2.00/serv. |
$1.88/serv. |
$0.99 - $2.63/serv.* |
*Depending on volume/subscription
TRY PLANT BITES
As a thank you for supporting this launch, we're happy to offer these amazing bites for cheaper than they'll ever be again.
And you can lock-in your early-bird price forever (well, for the life of your subscription).
This Offer expires WEDNESday, JuLY 1ST at midnight.
As Low As
$1.24
per serving
fig+triple berry
8 servings (24 bites) per bag
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As Low As
$1.24
per serving
mango+banana
8 servings (24 bites) per bag
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As Low As
$1.24
per serving
cherry+date
8 servings (24 bites) per bag
FREE SHIPPING!
As Low As
$1.19
per serving
VARIETY PACK
8 servings (24 bites) per bag
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#WINWITHPLANTS
Feedback from the No Meat Athlete Taste Testers:
Fuel was always an afterthought in my training. I was more of a ‘get through the run, scarf something down once I get home’ kind of guy.
But it frustrated me that the products I was using to ‘help’ my performance contained more unnatural ingredients and processed sugar than I would normally eat in an entire day.So while I was open to trying a new solution, I wasn't 100% convinced it would sell me.
Plant Bites have the convenience of other fuel brands but with the guilt-free ingredients of whole-food. Plant Bites are the fuel I wish I had when training for my first marathon and will definitely be a part of my next.
KURTIS
At first, I wasn’t sure what to expect in the consistency, or how Plant Bites would work for me as a rock climber.
After trying them, I am highly impressed! They have a natural consistency for an energy chew, and are impressively tasty for a natural alternative — especially compared to what’s on the market, like energy blocks and gummies.
I used Plant Bites as fuel in between climbs to sustain a perfect level of energy. Sometimes even with natural energy balls that I make, the maple sugar gives me a little sugar rush. I didn’t get any of that with these bites. Simple ingredients, natural, delicious. just enough, no side effects.
Plant Bites are a clean, delicious, natural, and effective fuel source. And did I say delicious???
VAN
As a personal trainer and certified nutrition coach, I am always telling clients one of the easiest ways to improve their eating habits is to make whole, healthy food readily available as often as possible.
I also try to practice this in my own life which is why I love plant bites so much. I don’t always have time to sit down for a full meal between clients, so I need something quick that will keep me energized and satiated.
With Plant Bites, I feel good about what I’m putting into my body, and I know they will power me through a tough workout of my own after a long day of training others.
leddy
I'm always training for something, whether that's a half-marathon or 50K, and every Saturday is dedicated to my long run.
Mid-way through a run, Plant Bites are a refreshing break from overly sweet gels and gummies. I feel good about powering my body with whole foods, and I love that both flavors contain superfoods to boost endurance and recovery!
BIANCA
I was very excited in learning about Plant Bites as a long time plant-based athlete.
I am always looking for quality nutrition options that have clean simple ingredients that also provide the necessary fuel for performance. Plant Bites check all the boxes and taste great in the process!
I look forward to adding them into my training and race nutrition plans.
ray
With Plant Bites, there’s no need to choose between performance and health!
As a competitive distance runner and M.S. in Nutrition, I often face this dilemma in my training. I love that Plant Bites give me that mid-run boost of energy without compromising my whole-foods diet!
LAUREN
Honestly, I wasn’t sure about how whole foods would work, after having success with sports supplement beans (despite some occasional stomach problems). I had never used whole foods on training runs. I knew the benefits, but was very skeptical that it wouldn’t work for me.
Then I tried Plant Bites and Oh my! So good. These are delicious and they really helped! I felt energized after just 10 minutes. Energy sustained, and no tummy issues! :) Try them.
CINDI
NUTRITION
FACTS
3
BITES PER
SERVING
8
SERVINGS
PER BAG
0
ADDED
SUGAR
mango+banana
fig+Triple berry
cherry+date
FAQS
Who makes these?
No Meat Athlete founded Plant Bites to create the WFPB energy solution that we all needed!
Our team, who has received food safety training and certification, operates in a commercial kitchen in Boulder, Colorado, adhering to the highest standards and regulations.
But as we often say at our sister brand, Complement, the most stringent test is asking ourselves, "Is this great enough for our family?" For them, there is no amount of expense or effort that is too much. Over the past few weeks, as we've made test batches, we've been happy to share these delicious bites with our kids — they love them! — and we're sure you will too.
When can I expect my order?
We have the very first batch ready to ship now. There is only enough for 350 of our NMA collaborators, so be quick to grab yours!
Are they available for international ordering?
Right now, Plant Bites are only available to US customers. Sorry! We will let you know as soon as we can expand our deliveries to other countries. (These Bites are made with fresh fruit, so we have to be careful that they don't get delayed in customs and spoil.)
What is the shelf life of Plant Bites?
Three weeks when kept in the fridge. Be sure to follow the Use By date that is printed on the package. You can also freeze the Bites, like you would a package of berries.
How do I use them?
First of all, Bites are made from fresh fruit, so store them in the fridge. One serving is three bites, and is a good dose of energy for about an hour of training.
We particularly love Bites straight out of the freezer, especially on a hot day. Try it out!
Do they contain any allergens?
Plant Bites are free from dairy, eggs, and all other animal-based ingredients, as well as nuts, gluten, artificial colors, fillers, or sweeteners, MSG, GMOs, and soy. Please note, however, that the Bites are produced in a shared commercial kitchen that may process these ingredients from time to time.
Also note that Bites do contain citric acid, which in rare cases causes issues for people allergic to citrus fruit, and cassava root, which can (again, in rare cases) lead to cross-reactivity in people sensitive to latex.
ARE YOU READY?
Are you ready to fuel for optimal performance AND optimal health? Let’s go.
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Oh no!
Plant Bites have been way more popular than we estimated and we sold out.
But don't worry! You can still lock in the super reduced pricing and be the first to try our next available batch by pre-ordering today (batch ships in October).
Offer ends at midnight on September, 9th so don't wait!