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!

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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!

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Tart Cherry and Banana Post-Ride Smoothie

This delicious post-ride smoothie recipe is made with tart cherries, bananas, and almond flavorings. Tart cherries provide potassium and anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties to help with recovery and sleep. Bananas provide an extra boost of carbs while yogurt and almond butter provide protein - all to help refuel depleted muscles.

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