These muffins offer a convenient source of carbs that's perfect for a pre-or post-ride snack to give you an extra boost. They're packed full of fruits and are sweetened with maple syrup and apple juice instead of refined sugar. In addition, almond meal, brown rice flour and whole-grain oats replace nutrient-stripped white flour. These are one of my go-to muffins—nourishing and sweetly satisfying for an easy grab-n-bike snack.

This is a crossover between a tart and brittle, using the comforting flavors from a Snickers bar. But instead of eating a recovery snack with processed ingredients and bad fats, this recipe has turned plant-based without any refined sugars. A healthy blend of carbs, fats and protein makes this a well-rounded snack to enjoy, whether it’s your birthday or not.

When I walk into Bestslope Coffee Company in Fruita, CO I am greeted by the aromas of freshly roasted coffee, friendly staff and one of their staple baked goods: Breakfast Cookies! On a quest to re-create this cookie, I reached out to Devan, the bakery manager at Bestslope, to find out the ingredients she used to make her breakfast cookies. Find out how they turned out.

Oatmeal is an easy, versatile meal that can be served in a variety of ways. Here I use a cast-iron skillet to make basked raspberry superfood oatmeal topped with a yummy chocolate tahini frosting. This recipe is quick n’ easy and can be enjoyed for a pre-ride, post-ride or evening meal.

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.

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.

These 9 books have been the recipe to help me become a better cook, cyclist and coach. You’ll find me scrolling through these books at the end of each week to help me with the upcoming week of meal prep, organizing my kitchen staples, getting my nutrition ready for a race or gaining scientific knowledge that I can share as a mountain bike coach. Take a look through and find one that speaks to you.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ;)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

With the Breck Epic coming up, I wanted to make a cycling snack to help fuel me throughout the 6-day stage race. I also wanted to bake a snack that would be a Biked Goods Staple for years to come. This led me to create the ultimate muesli cycling snack that packs a punch but also gets you through long days in the saddle. So here I introduce to you Biked Goods Mini Muesli Bites. These are portable, bite-sized, and filled with simple and complex carbohydrates for refueling. They’re made with 5 simple ingredients and your choice of optional add-ins to customize your mini muesli bite into theee most EPIC bike ride snack.

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!

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.