Real Food. Real Energy. Real Results.

At mapleROO, we believe endurance nutrition should be real food, not a chemistry experiment. That’s why every product we make starts with one core ingredient: pure Canadian maple syrup, combined with simple, natural ingredients designed to deliver steady energy without upsetting your gut.

That philosophy was recently put to the test by Trail Run Magazine, one of the most trusted voices in trail running and endurance sports. In an independent review, trail runner Kate Dzienis used mapleROO products across training and racing conditions to see how they performed where it truly matters — on the trails, under fatigue, and in the heat.

The verdict was clear: mapleROO delivers clean, gut-friendly energy that tastes good, sits comfortably, and performs consistently, without the sugar spikes, heaviness, or artificial aftertaste often associated with traditional sports nutrition

Across the entire range — Energy Waffles, Natural Energy Drink, and Premium Energy Gels — the review highlighted a common theme: these products feel like real food, not lab-made fuel. From the soft, satisfying texture of the waffle (described as “basically breakfast-to-go”) to the light, refreshing energy drink and the smooth, easy-to-consume gels, mapleROO stood out for its taste, texture, and digestibility.

Trail Run Magazine also emphasised how well mapleROO performs during longer efforts. Energy levels remained steady, with no sugar crash, no bloating, and no gastrointestinal distress, a critical factor for endurance athletes, where gut issues are often the reason nutrition plans fail mid-race. As the review notes, every product in the range proved to be genuinely gut-friendly, with no cramping and no emergency pit stops.

Importantly, the review recognised that each mapleROO product has a clear purpose:

• Energy Waffles for longer, slower efforts or as a pre-run snack

• Natural Energy Drink for daily training hydration without heaviness

• Premium Energy Gels for race-day intensity when fast energy matters most

Rather than forcing athletes into a one-fuel-fits-all approach, mapleROO was praised for offering a simple, intuitive system that works with the body, not against it.

In the words of Trail Run Magazine, mapleROO is "proof that the sweetest things in life really do come naturally."

mapleROO is fast becoming a go-to fuel for runners, trail athletes, and endurance sports enthusiasts who demand real ingredients, real performance, and real results. From long training days to technical trails and race-day efforts, mapleROO delivers a simple, natural fuelling approach that’s easy to digest and built to perform. Curious how it could fit into your own fuelling strategy? Explore the range or get in touch — we’re always happy to talk fuel, performance, and real food.

Read the full Trail Run Magazine review of mapleROO: