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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Figgin’ Awesome Date Bars
I had an itch to use this unique plant to bake me some goods for my trip out west to Fruita and out of the oven came these Figgin’ Awesome Date Bars. Oats, spices, flour and brown rice syrup come together to create a brownie-like crust. Then dried mission figs blended together with dates, orange zest, coconut sugar and some more spices made the middle filling for these friggin delicious bars.
No-Bake Date “Macaroons”
These No-Bake Date “Macaroon” Cookies are a magical, versatile snack made for munchin’ on however you’d like. Using ingredients similar to the well-known macaroon cookie, this version adds a few alternatives to make a guilt-free, no-bake cookie.
Apple Pie Stuffed Muesli Cups
After a stop to a local farm stand, I came home with a bushel of apples from Palisade. From there, the Apple Stuffed Muesli Cup Pie was born. Made with a fresh apple filling stuffed into the middle of muesli bite made with rolled oats, honey, coconut sugar and butter. MMMMM.
Mountain Sunrise Date Cereal Bars
These cereal bars are made with 6 simple ingredients and can be whipped up in 10 minutes. They wrap easily for an on-the-go bike breakfast snack that will help you catch plenty of early morning mountain sunrises.
Team Summit: A Look Back at A Summer Full of Cycling, Food and Family
When I first signed up for the XC MTB head coach job at Team Summit, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. In the end, getting the opportunity to coach this team has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. From practices and races to team camp trips and plenty of good food, this post gives a recap of the AMAZING bike season we had together as a team and sums up the mission behind Biked Goods: Creating community through cycling, nutrition and youth development services and experiences.
Breckfast Biscuits for Bruce
These biscuits are made with all-purpose flour, sourdough discard, plenty of butter and lots of love for a friend, coach and mentor that has taught me so much about coaching, cycling and youth development. Read more about our ride together in Breck and how to make this recipe to enjoy during your next ride.
Fall Classic AppleDoodle Cookies
These Fall Classic Appledoodle cookies are the perfect bike snack to give you a little warm-up as you're out on a fall bike ride. They’re made with Pamela’s Pancake and Baking flour mix, coconut sugar, cinnamon, Granny Smith apples hand-picked from Paonia Orchard and a little melted butter to start fattening you up for the winter ;)
Baked Peaches N’ Oats For #BetterBreakfastMonth
September is #BetterBreakfastMonth! Start your day with this easy, whole-fruit breakfast crisp of baked peaches, oats, dried fruit, nuts, and spices. Top it off with yogurt and you have the ultimate morning meal.
Breck Epic Nutrition Plan: Fueling On Whole, Real Foods For A 6 Day MTB Stage Race
In this race nutrition plan, I cover the nitty-gritty behind my nutritional and caloric needs for the Breck Epic 6 day MTB stage race. I documented my entire meal plan, from a few days leading up to the race, throughout the 6 days of the race and after the race was over. I also include a TON of recipes that you can use to fuel your next bike race, event or long-haul journey.
Apple Slice Rice Cake with Maple Tahini Spread
When you’re in need of a quick post-workout snack, look no further than this simple, tasty Apple Slice Rice Cake with Maple Tahini Spread. It’s filled with complex carbs, healthy fats, protein, and spices, making it the perfect 5-minute prep recovery snack.
Banana Coconut Breakfast Bars n’ Bites
Start your morning off on the right pedal with a well-balanced Banana Coconut Breakfast Bar or Bite. These grab n’ go breakfast treats are gluten-free and high in protein and healthy fats. They are slightly sweetened with honey and banana, making them a sustaining, healthy breakfast choice.
Mini Cinny Roll Bites
These Mini Cinny Roll Bites sure hit the spot when it comes to comfort, recovery foods while the air is starting to get a little cooler in Breckenridge. Enjoy during a recovery day, for an early morning breakfast treat or as a weekend (or weeknight) midnight snack in just 10 minutes or less.
Grilled Cinnamon Raisin Sourdough Sandwich with Peanut Butter and Banana
At this point, my tapering period for the Breck Epic race has begun. This means less training and increasing my carb intake before the race. So what better than a Grilled Cinnamon Raisin Sourdough Sandwich with Peanut Butter and Banana Slices to kick off this carb increase period? Let’s get baking!
A Day In The Life of MTB Coaching Kids + 3 Tips For Party Hosting and Prepping Food
I woke up this morning feeling very fortunate for all the great things that have come my way since making the move to Colorado. Out of all my experiences, mountain bike coaching kids has been the most rewarding. Here's a little documentation of what happens in the day of the life of coaching the kids plus 3 tips for party hosting and food prepping.
Bike Crispy Bar(s)
As cyclists, we want to look forward to the food we are fueling with and making sure it’s meets our nutritional needs. So what is something that is energy packed, easy to digest and enjoyable to eat? Bike Crispy Bar(s)! They are light and crispy, made with sprouted brown rice cereal and natural sweeteners.
Mini-Baby Spiced Donuts
What’s cuter than a 1-year-old baby enjoying a mini donut you made for an early morning treat? Her coming back 5 TIMES for more! These mini baby spiced donuts are made with real, simple ingredients, healthy fats and no refined sugars that will keep you coming back for more.
No Fuss Chia Seed Pudding
This no-fuss recipe is one of my favorite bulk food items to prepare. Just 5 ingredients and 10 minutes are required for this tasty breakfast, recovery snack, or dessert! Add granola, fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, and/or jams to top this one off.
Sweet Potato Banana Date Energy Dip & Spread
When you’re in need of a quick pre-ride or recovery snack you make this energy and recovery dip. Filled with a variety of carbs and a little protein and fat, this is an easy-to-digest source of fuel that provides quick and long-lasting energy.
Lazy Sunday Morning Muesli Toasting Bread
The name is implied when it comes to this Muesli Toasting Bread. It’s made with simple ingredients including pumpkin seeds, almonds and dates. Make this Biked Good for a comforting treat to indulge on a lazy Sunday morning after a hard weekend of riding.
3 Ingredient Flatbreads For The Carb Lovin’ Cyclist
As carb lovin’ cyclists, there’s nothing more comforting than bread. These 3 ingredient flatbreads are the perfect complement to a bowl of rice, falafel, hummus, eggs and much more!