5 Cozy Recipe Ideas For Cyclists During the Off-Season

Winter is the offseason for most cyclists, especially those living in cold weather climates. The offseason often means at least a short amount of time is spent away from structured training, or at least it should.

The offseason gives us time to rest physically as well as mentally from the demands of a full season of cycling. Incorporating other activities into your offseason like nordic skiing, running, swimming, yoga, hiking and resistance training are all good ways to take a break from the bike.

This period of time also gives us a moment to reconsider the foods we may be putting in our bodies. During the peak cycling season, we are often on the go, grabbing anything and everything that we can use to fuel and refuel our bodies. The nutritional offseason gives us a period of time to slow down, get back in the kitchen, and incorporate more whole foods, veggies and fruits back into our diets.

It can also be a period of learning. Keeping a food log can be an invaluable tool to help you discover new foods that help you perform and recover better than the previous season.

This blog gives you 5 recipe ideas to help kick-start your nutritional offseason. It's filled with whole food recipes containing plenty of fruits, veggies, and nutrients to get your body and mind ready for the upcoming season.

1. Sweet Potato and Apple Millet Congee

Millet is an easy-to-digest and gluten-free grain that is rich in fiber, protein, and antioxidant contents. This classic Asian dish comes together with sweet, salty and savory flavors that can be enjoyed for breakfast or lunch.

2. One-Pot Blueberry and Banana Coconut Quinoa Porridge

Quinoa is a great alternative to oatmeal for a hot, toasty breakfast. This super grain is made with coconut milk and two kinds of fruits and seeds for a sweet, filling start to your morning.

3. Tempeh Egg Scramble with Jicama Fries

This dish is served packed with protein, veggies, vitamins and minerals that are great for muscle repair and digestion. Serve with a side of baked jicama and fresh fruit for a complete start to your day.

4. Apple and Cinnamon Buckwheat (Kasha) Porridge

Buckwheat is an underrated seed that is high in magnesium, fiber and essential amino acids. This porridge is an easy and delicious warm breakfast that pairs well with your morning cup of joe.

5. Slow Cooker Savory Grain Bowls

Using a combo of millet, rice oats and a slow cooker makes this a versatile and low-maintenance post-workout meal. It features good fats, protein, salt, and simple and complex carbs that can be served with a variety of toppings for breakfast or dinner.

Looking for More Recipes to Help Fuel Your Cycling Off-season?

This digital edition of The Bakin’ Biker is filled with 11 cozy and wholesome recipes to get your body and mind ready for the upcoming season. Find all 5 of the recipe ideas included in this post along with others like Sweet Potato and Kale Muffins, Cozy Carrot Cake, and a Mixed Berry Muesli Bake. Buy your digital edition today or join The Bakin’ Bikers Club for unlimited access to all Biked Goods recipes and cookbooks like this.