--- product_id: 520551824 title: "GU Energy Original Sports Nutrition Energy Gel, 8-Count, Birthday Cake" brand: "gu energy" price: "VT11721" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Gu Energy" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/520551824-gu-energy-original-sports-nutrition-energy-gel-8-count-birthday store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # 100 calories rapid energy Vegan, Gluten & Caffeine Free 60mg Sodium + 40mg Potassium electrolytes GU Energy Original Sports Nutrition Energy Gel, 8-Count, Birthday Cake **Brand:** gu energy **Price:** VT11721 **Availability:** āœ… In Stock ## Summary > šŸŽ‚ Fuel your grind with the OG energy gel that champions trust! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** GU Energy Original Sports Nutrition Energy Gel, 8-Count, Birthday Cake by gu energy - **How much does it cost?** VT11721 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/520551824-gu-energy-original-sports-nutrition-energy-gel-8-count-birthday) ## Best For - gu energy enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted gu energy brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - ā€¢ **Electrolyte Balance:** 60mg sodium and 40mg potassium to keep hydration and muscle function on point. - ā€¢ **Clean & Conscious Fuel:** Birthday Cake flavor is vegan, gluten-free, and caffeine-free for mindful athletes. - ā€¢ **Race-Ready Convenience:** Compact, easy-to-dispense packets designed for seamless fueling on the move. - ā€¢ **Sustained Energy Boost:** 100 calories of fast-absorbing carbs to power your peak performance. - ā€¢ **Muscle Recovery Support:** Branched-chain amino acids reduce muscle damage and mental fatigue during endurance. ## Overview GU Energy Original Sports Nutrition Energy Gel delivers 100 calories and essential electrolytes in a portable, easy-to-use packet. Featuring branched-chain amino acids to reduce muscle damage and mental fatigue, this vegan, gluten-free, and caffeine-free Birthday Cake flavor is crafted for endurance athletes seeking clean, reliable energy during training and racing. ## Description GU Original Sports Nutrition Energy Gel is the energy gel that started it all. In 1993, Dr. Bill Vaughn developed the world's first energy gel to help his daughter perform better during ultra-marathons, and GU has been helping to propel the world's most successful extreme athletes to success ever since. GU Energy Gel sustains all forms of athletic activity with a highly compact, portable, and calorie-dense packet that is loaded with carbohydrates that can be rapidly absorbed. Branched-chain amino acids limit muscle fiber damage and increase speed of recovery, and extra electrolytes help maintain water balance. Some flavors feature caffeine to increase concentration. While the original formula has been tweaked and evolved over the years, the end result is still the same: GU Energy Gels fuel the best endurance athletes in the world. GU Original Energy Gel comes in a wide variety of great tasting flavors. Each packet contains 450mg of Amino acids, 100 calories, and at least 21g total carbs. Review: I purchased 3 different products to help me with fuel during a half marathon. I'm reviewing all 3 and will copy this review to the other two. My first purchase was KrampKrusher energy gummies. The second product was GU energy gel. The third product was Wasatch Nectar Honey. They were all good products but for different reasons. I liked the KrampKrushers but they were hard to get out of the bag while running so I used those about 60 minutes prior to a training run. They were super salty and had a tart lemon flavor. The Wasatch Nectar was easy to dispense and tasted fantastic but made my saliva super thick. Unless you are near a water station or carrying your own fluids, I don't recommend this product during a run. I ended up using this product at the start of the run or race with a little bit of water. The GU was my favorite fuel during the race. Birthday cake flavor was a little more intense than I would have liked but, like the Honey, it was very easy to dispense and consume while also running and breathing heavily. It also did not thicken my saliva. I think all three products served their purpose but timing of use became an important factor for me. I'm glad I tried them ahead of time and found out the drawbacks of each before race day. If you do the same, you'll know what to expect and should have pretty good luck with the product. Review: Great Flavor! No upset stomach. I use these often for every long run. ## Features - The Original Sports Nutrition Energy Gel designed to help athletes perform their best; 100 calories and essential electrolytes in a portable packet - Use for training or racing year-round! Take one packet 5 minutes before and every 45 minutes during activity - Branched-chain amino acids to help decrease muscle damage and mental fatigue - Birthday Cake is Caffeine Free, Vegan, and Gluten Free. Contains 60mg Sodium, 40mg Potassium. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B079X3126K | | ASIN | B079X3126K | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #41,274 in Health ( See Top 100 in Health ) #329 in Endurance & Energy Consumables | | Brand Name | GU Energy | | Container Type | Packet | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (439) | | Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (439) | | Diet Type | Gluten Free | | Flavor | Birthday Cake | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00769493102850 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Form | Gel | | Item Type Name | Energy Gel with Electrolytes | | Item model number | 124419 | | Manufacturer | GU Energy Labs | | Manufacturer | GU Energy Labs | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Pieces | 8 | | Product Dimensions | 10.8 x 8.89 x 5.08 cm; 295 g | | Size | 8 Count (Pack of 1) | | Specialty | Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Kosher Certified | | UPC | 769493102850 | | Unit Count | 8 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** GU Energy - **Diet type:** Gluten Free - **Flavour:** Birthday Cake - **Number of Items:** 1 - **Package information:** Packet ## Images ![GU Energy Original Sports Nutrition Energy Gel, 8-Count, Birthday Cake - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61iMrWSXEYL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Iā€™m picky, what flavor is the best?** A: I personally didn't Iike the flavor , it was wayyyy too sweet and the texture was somewhere between a gel and a syrup. I had the berry flavor. **Q: When is the expiration date of all of them?** A: The expiration on our Salted Caramel GU is April 2018 **Q: The picture only shows salted caramel. Is this an assorted box? And does it have 24 like the description says or just 8 as is listed in the title** A: Don't know got peppermint **Q: Are there 8 or 24? My assumption is 8. The product description is misleading.** A: There are 8 in a box. ## Customer Reviews ### ā­ā­ā­ā­ā­ Review *by M***T on 2 December 2019* I purchased 3 different products to help me with fuel during a half marathon. I'm reviewing all 3 and will copy this review to the other two. My first purchase was KrampKrusher energy gummies. The second product was GU energy gel. The third product was Wasatch Nectar Honey. They were all good products but for different reasons. I liked the KrampKrushers but they were hard to get out of the bag while running so I used those about 60 minutes prior to a training run. They were super salty and had a tart lemon flavor. The Wasatch Nectar was easy to dispense and tasted fantastic but made my saliva super thick. Unless you are near a water station or carrying your own fluids, I don't recommend this product during a run. I ended up using this product at the start of the run or race with a little bit of water. The GU was my favorite fuel during the race. Birthday cake flavor was a little more intense than I would have liked but, like the Honey, it was very easy to dispense and consume while also running and breathing heavily. It also did not thicken my saliva. I think all three products served their purpose but timing of use became an important factor for me. I'm glad I tried them ahead of time and found out the drawbacks of each before race day. If you do the same, you'll know what to expect and should have pretty good luck with the product. ### ā­ā­ā­ā­ā­ Review *by T***P on 1 October 2025* Great Flavor! No upset stomach. I use these often for every long run. ### ā­ā­ā­ā­ā­ Review *by K***S on 6 September 2025* Delicious! One of my favorite flavors. Will purchase again ## Frequently Bought Together - GU Energy Original Sports Nutrition Energy Gel, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Kosher, and Dairy-Free On-the-Go Energy for Any Workout, 8-Count, Birthday Cake - Honey Stinger Organic Honey Waffle Energy Stroopwafel for Exercise, Endurance and Performance Sports Nutrition for Home & Gym, Pre and Post Workout Box of 16 Waffles, 16.96 Ounce (Pack of 16) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - šŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** ā€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - šŸŒ **Shop Globally** ā€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - šŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** ā€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - šŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** ā€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - šŸ”’ **Secure Payments** ā€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ā­ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** ā€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/520551824-gu-energy-original-sports-nutrition-energy-gel-8-count-birthday](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/520551824-gu-energy-original-sports-nutrition-energy-gel-8-count-birthday) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-10*