David Atherton’s recipe for cyclist’s malt loaf

The sweet potato provides slow-release carbs that make this the ideal fuel for a long cycle ride – and a tasty snack at home

Malt loaf is well known to cyclists as a perfect high-carb, low-fat snack. It’s a mystery to me that people love plums, but deride prunes. They are fantastic and shine in this recipe. The sugar and dried fruit provide a speedy dose of energy, but you also get slow-release carbohydrates from the sweet potato that are perfect for endurance. This loaf works just as well at home – toasted, buttered and partnered with a cup of tea.

Makes one 20cm loaf

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