Real-Food Recipes for Cyclists
Find delicious, easy-to-prepare, real food recipes to help your performance on and off the bike. Each recipe includes ingredient lists, simple instructions, and baker’s tips and tricks to make baking in the kitchen a joy. New recipes are added every other week. Subscribe to the Bakin’ Biker’s Sampler Club get new recipes + nutrition resources.
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4-Ingredient Salted Date Caramel Energy Chews
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!
5 Nutrition Strategies to Keep You Energized as Training Volume Ramps Up
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.
Happy Ginger Coconut Cashew Bars
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!
Chocolate Sweet Potato Kick Cakes
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 Recovery Post-Ride Smoothie
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.
10 Pre-Ride Breakfasts To Power Your Next Endurance Cycling 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.
My Top 5 Real-Food Recipes for Fueling During Endurance Cycling Efforts
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.
Power Your Morning Rides With This Chocolate Mocha Muesli
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.
Happy Biker Energy Bars
Introducing The Happy Biker Bar.
A versatile, wholesome bar packed with cashews, cashew butter, oats, natural sweeteners, and a choice of mix-ins. A sweet, yet subtly savory bite baked for pure happiness.
Enjoy as a mid-morning snack, portable ride snack, or evening dessert.
Eat Good. Be Happy :)
5 Rad Reasons for Cyclists to Fuel Their Rides with Real, Homemade Food
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.
7 Fundamentals for Fueling On The Bike and Your Everyday Life
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.
Date and Pecan Coffee Bread
In celebration of the launch of the Bakin’ Biker ’25 Cookbook, I’d like to share one of my favorite recipes from the new edition: Date and Pecan Coffee Bread. This delightful quick bread is perfect for early mornings, snacks between meals, a portable snack for your rides, or even as a comforting nighttime dessert.
With its sweet juicy Medjool dates, freshly brewed coffee, and crunchy pecans, this bread brings warmth and joy to any moment.
Go make this recipe, NOW!
Sweet Potato Almond Butter Cake
This Sweet Potato Almond Butter Cake features a simple and irresistible combination of sweet potato, almond butter, and maple syrup, resulting in a lightly sweet cake. Adding lemon zest and dried fruits gives this cake a refreshing twist.
It’s best enjoyed as a pre or post-ride snack or shared around the table during Thanksgiving festivities.
5 Nutrition and Wellness Tips for The Cycling Offseason
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.
Cashew Oat Milk + Warming Golden Milk
This Cashew Oat Milk is crafted with 4 simple ingredients: cashews, oats, sea salt, and water. You can take your Cashew Oat Milk to the next level by making Warming Golden Milk. Just add sliced ginger, turmeric, and cinnamon to your milk, heat it over the stovetop, and in five minutes, you’ll have a warming, anti-inflammatory drink ready to enjoy.
Easy Sunrise Juice
This bright and warming Easy Sunrise Juice is a wonderful way to start your day while enjoying the sunrise over the mountains.
It provides a boost to your immune system and helps fight inflammation, too. You only need a few ingredients and just five minutes to prepare this drink!
Enjoy it before a meal or after a ride to aid digestion and kick-start your recovery.
Granola Cashew Cream Bars
My Granola Cashew Cream Bars are made with a crunchy granola base, filled with a smooth and creamy cashew cream, and topped with a layer of dark chocolate. They are perfectly sweet, combining three delicious layers for a homemade alternative to store-bought candy bars.
Pre-Ride Breakfast: Warm Banana Molasses Muesli
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!