ROAM ENERGY NUT BUTTER & PEA PROTEIN

Something that is not super sweet, that isn’t bulky like a muesli bar, is vegan, and a bundle of them can be carried in a hydro-pack without taking up much space or weight? Is that even possible, I hear you ask?

New Zealander Raeana Connell is the genius behind Roam Energy, who took to grinding her own nuts after a stint exploring the South Island trails and being completely over sickly sweet bars and gels. Soon, with partner Andrius at the helm for taste testing, Raeana landed on a roasted almond and cashew nut butter blend that sent them on a totally new adventure in sustained energy – and thus Roam Energy was born.

All natural ingredients with no artificial flavours or fillers, utterly and ridiculously delicious, and backed by supported evidence that yes, it works, Roam Energy Nut Butter is the newest go-to for your training and events.

I'm the same as Raeana – it's difficult for me to use gels and my stomach simply can't take a hint, so with Roam Energy revealing itself as light on the tummy and having three delectable flavours of chocolate, coconut and espresso, it was a hard ‘yes' when I was asked to trial them.

This nut butter is so versatile, I utilised it in every way the brand's website told me I could – for my trail running with a single pack in my pocket during short runs and my hydro-pack for during longer ones; as a snack during a busy work day that included multitasking with errands; and as a ‘secret ingredient' on top of fruit like chopped up banana, strawberries, and mango.

All three ways of using Roam Energy Nut Butter worked, but more so it worked during run activities. Finally, something I could ingest that wasn't

‘liquidy' – the nut butter singles packs you must knead the packet before opening so the consistency becomes a bit more thick. And out of all three flavours, I'd say my favourite is the coconut, but honestly they're all brilliant on the taste buds.

Roam Vegan Protein Powder (made from plantbased pea protein isolate) is super smooth and provides over 22g of protein per serve. Available in both chocolate and vanilla flavours, this product is soy-free, gluten-free (kudos for me!), nut-free and HASTA certified. Users are encouraged to Shake It (with your choice of milk for a cold post-workout drink), Blitz It (in a smoothie), Stir It (scooped into porridge or cereal) and Bake It (baked in a protein bar or protein cake). If you're someone who is also into strength work, than this powder caters to your BCAA intake and carries 1.8g of leucine – not to mention the tastes for each flavour are divine! When it comes to protein ‘shakes', I'm a vanilla person but either one is fantastic; not overly thick, not too thin, pretty much the Goldilocks theory of ‘just right'.

Go and check out their range, because Roam Energy is the new kid on the block who will fast become your best friend.

VITALS

RRP Energy Nut Butter Singles $4.50 AUD

RRP Energy Nut Butter 3 // 15 // 30-packs $13.50 // $67.50 // $135.00 AUD

RRP Roam Pea Protein Powder 90g $17.00 AUD

RRP Roam Pea Protein Powder 500g $65.00 AUD ROAMENERGY.CO.NZ / ROAMENERGY.COM.AU