This list of 25 essential pantry ingredients is designed to help you stock your kitchen pantry with key ingredients for making baked or no-bake energy bars, oat-based bites, rice cakes, and portable ride snacks. Each ingredient plays an essential role in providing carbohydrates for fuel, binding bars together, adding texture, or boosting flavor and nutrients.

These Salted Date Caramels are a naturally sweet, chewy treat packed with quick-digesting energy and a touch of salt to replenish electrolytes lost during rides.

The combination of Medjool dates, tahini, and honey creates a balanced blend of carbohydrates, healthy fats, and natural sugars, making these caramels an ideal pre-ride snack or mid-ride fuel.

Simple to make, easy to store, and perfect for on-the-go fueling - go make them!

As your rides get longer and your training blocks grow bigger, your body’s demand for energy, recovery, and nutrients increases too.

Dialing in your nutrition doesn’t just help you push through tough rides—it helps you thrive in them. When you fuel strategically, you recover faster, ride stronger, and show up to every training session ready to perform. 

Let’s break down five key nutrition strategies to keep you energized as your training volume ramps up.

A spiced-up twist on the original Happy Biker Bars, these Happy Ginger Coconut Cashew Bars bring together the warming zing of ginger, the nutty richness of cashew butter, and the tropical sweetness of shredded coconut.

With a chewy, golden-brown texture, these bars are designed for easy packing—perfect for fueling your next adventure, whether on the bike or on the go!

Filled with sweet potato, Medjool dates, almonds, and ground espresso, these tiny little cakes pack a punch!

Whether you're looking for a nutrient-dense snack to fuel your cycling adventures or a midday snack, these Chocolate Sweet Potato Kick Cakes deliver on all fronts.

Horchata is a popular Mexican drink that is often described as a sweet rice milk beverage.

In this recipe, we take horchata's key ingredients and flavors and add a few new ones to make this Horchta Recovery Smoothie.

It’s creamy, naturally sweetened, cinnamon-spiced, and made for recovering after a long or intense ride.

Fueling your morning ride with the proper nutrition is crucial for optimizing performance and endurance. In this post, you’ll find ten delicious and nutritious pre-ride breakfasts that provide the perfect balance of carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats. These breakfasts are designed to sustain your energy levels and help you hit the trail or road feeling your best.

Are you tired of cardboard-tasting, pre-packaged bars? Dreading the thought of eating another waffle? Fed up with sugary gels and chews that taste artificial and lead to gastrointestinal distress?

If you’re looking for more natural and real food options to fuel your efforts that are easier on your gut and your wallet, you’re in the right place. Keep reading for 5 of my favorite real-food recipes for fueling during endurance cycling efforts.

This Mocha Bircher Muesli is a “bittersweet” way to kickstart your day. Made with nutritious and wholesome ingredients, it serves as a perfect warm or cold breakfast before a ride, helping you stay energized all morning long. Make this recipe today in as little as 5 minutes.

As cyclists, we're constantly seeking ways to optimize our performance and overall well-being. One often overlooked aspect is the quality of fuel we put into our bodies. While pre-packaged energy bars and sports drinks may seem convenient, there's a compelling case for choosing real, homemade foods to power your rides. Let's explore why making your own cycling fuel can be a game-changer for your performance, health, and enjoyment on the bike.

There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to nutrition and fueling. Everybody is different and comes from different backgrounds, ethnicities, regions, and walks of life. With that said, I can give you some baselines and guidance on how to start. 

The following are 7 guiding principles to help you form the foundation of good health and nutrition practices. These strategies work well for fueling on the bike and your everyday life. 

The cycling offseason presents a unique opportunity to refine your nutrition strategy, address any deficiencies, and prepare your body for the challenges ahead. By focusing on whole foods, balancing your macronutrients, exploring new recipes, and supporting your body's recovery, you'll be well-positioned to maintain your fitness and well-being and hit the ground running when training resumes.

This Warm Banana Molasses Muesli is loaded with whole grains, nuts, seeds, and fruits. It’s topped with a drizzle of mineral-rich molasses, along with toasted nuts and seeds for added texture and flavor. This an excellent pre-ride breakfast that will keep you energized throughout the morning!

This post includes a list of superfoods for cyclists to eat every day, recommended daily amounts, and how to include them into your diet using recipes from Biked Goods.

Potatoes are an excellent source of simple carbohydrates for a quick burst of energy. They are also high in potassium and Vitamin C, which help with muscle function and support the immune system.

These bite-sized snacks are perfect for packing and enjoying during a bike ride. They also make a great side for a pre-or post-ride meal or can be chopped and added to a breakfast hash.

Bike Goods Performance Bakin’ Mix lets you easily make tasty, portable cycling bars and baked goods in a snap. Here are 10 recipes you can make with a bag of mix to fuel your next ride.

In this post, I share a list of my very favorite baking pans and tools to shape my portable cycling snacks. I use these types of 8 baking pans more than anything else in the kitchen and highly recommend them to any Bakin’ Biker who wants to make homemade snacks to take with them on rides.

Whether it’s for racing, trail riding, bikepacking, or casual strolls down the road, how you pack your snacks matters! This post shares optimal ways to wrap, store, and ride with your snacks.