Energy on the (ultra)run

What tastes like a gritty cornmeal pancake with syrup on the inside? Tarahumara Pinole energy bars from the website One Ingredient Chef (www.oneingredientchef.com). The One Ingredient Chef himself, Andrew Olson, focuses on creating vegan recipes without processed ingredients. His energy-bar recipe was inspired by a snack of the Tarahumara people of Northern Mexico—who are famous for being ultrarunners before ultrarunning was a trend. The ingredients are simple enough—masa harina, dates, brown rice syrup, chia seeds, cinnamon, water—and instructions are uncomplicated. The website has dozens of other recipes, including desserts and cocktails—and sometimes a combination; Exhibit A: Boozy Frozen Margarita Cheesecake Cups. It also features entrees and snacks, such as baked cauliflower with spicy pesto and a tofu-and-vegetable potpie. Here’s to eating deliciously well (and vegan), one unprocessed ingredient at a time!