What's the easiest way to intake nutrients during a ride/run

[Chile Pepper]

It took me a while to get used to gels. They just didn't satisfy my hunger, as my body didn't recognize them as substance. Now I like them for medium-length rides. For longer rides, I like a combination of gels and solids--typically either a sports bar, a banana, or a PBJ.

[GLC1968]

Easiest on the stomach, easiest for the body to utilize or easiest as it requires the least amount of coordination to do while riding/running?

These things are all different for me. Easiest to physically consume while riding for me would be liquid nutrition, but my stomach can't take it. Easiest on my stomach would be gels, but I almost can't handle the texture/taste of most of them, so they can be difficult to consume for me. Easiest on my mouth would be real food, but then, that's not always easy to digest and is often really difficult to eat while riding.

And I don't run for distance, so I have no idea what would work best for me there.