RememberSchiff 1934 Posted December 24, 2018 Jack Haskel works for the Pacific Crest Trail. He's part of a growing number of hikers who prefer to have fruitcakes as a seasonal break from protein and granola bars. "It's not the energy bar, it's not some goop. It's real food, not hiking food," he said. "You've got a perfect food for a hiker that's trying to go the distance," said Brenda Braaten, a nutritionist who discovered that fruitcake could be more than just a doorstop. "You're close to the same calories per gram in a fruitcake compared to a Snickers bar or a trail bar, but you're miles ahead on iron, magnesium, calcium," she said. "The mineral content is higher." From CBS Sunday Morning: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fruitcake-the-classic-festive-christmas-dessert-is-the-perfect-energy-food/ https://www.wsj.com/articles/finally-a-use-for-that-leftover-holiday-fruitcake-exercise-fuel-1514474908 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuctTape 644 Posted December 24, 2018 Yea. This topic gets discussed this time of year somewhat regularly on the backpacking forums. Old school is Logan Bread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RememberSchiff 1934 Posted December 24, 2018 As it is, I carry many of fruitcake ingredients - dried fruits, nuts,. I usually stay away from breads, cakes...bloat-food for me . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattR 1221 Posted December 26, 2018 In my defense, my grandmother used to make fruit cake. It was horrible. Most likely because she had a cast iron pan that, in hindsight, was rancid. I vow to try making one next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites