Should you be eating more cookies to fuel your rides? Honestly… probably yes.

This post breaks down why homemade cookies can be a smart (and delicious) alternative to pre-packaged energy bars.

You’ll see how cookies compare in macros, cost, digestibility, and portability — plus I shared my Oatmeal Date Cookie recipe from the Bakin’ Biker ‘26 Cookbook so you can bake a batch for your next ride.

Biked Goods’ Morning Shift Granola is here! Lightly sweet, super crunchy, and perfect for fueling early starts, long rides, and everyday adventures. Discover 6 mouthwatering recipes—ranging from pre-ride breakfasts to speedy snacks—that crank up the flavor when teamed with this granola.

Life’s moments—big or small—deserve celebrating.

Tired of energy gels and chews? Discover 15 real-food snacks to fuel your rides, runs, and endurance adventures—delicious, natural, and easy on the stomach.

These Dubai Chocolate Energy Balls or Bars are the perfect pre-ride snack for cyclists, runners, and active individuals. Packed with oats, dates, pistachios, and cocoa, they provide sustained energy, plant-based protein, and healthy fats to fuel workouts and long rides. Naturally sweetened, easy to make, and portable, these energy bites are a real-food alternative to traditional energy bars for athletes and anyone looking for a wholesome, chocolatey snack.

Fuel your rides and workouts with DIY stuffed date candy bars! Sweet, packable, and full of natural energy, these homemade snacks are perfect pre-ride, mid-ride, or anytime you need a healthy boost.

Golden, cozy, and nourishing — this porridge blends quinoa’s nutty texture with the warmth of turmeric, cinnamon, and maple. Blooming the spices in a touch of coconut oil deepens their flavor and enhances absorption of turmeric’s anti-inflammatory compounds. It’s an energizing breakfast for cool mornings or a soothing recovery meal after a ride — topped with fruit, seeds, and a drizzle of maple.

Mornings are busy for most cyclists, and eating right before a ride can be tricky. Toast is easy, quick, and ready in minutes—ideal to eat 1–2 hours before your ride. Here are five date spreads and topping ideas to boost your morning toast and power your ride.

Autumn rides are in full swing, and there’s nothing better than a cozy, portable snack to fuel your miles. These Apple Ride Pies are packed with homemade apple butter, a touch of sweetness, and the perfect hint of fall spice — all tucked into a soft, golden pocket that’s easy to grab before or during a ride.

These Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Slices are a no-bake, real-food treat designed to fuel your day. Made with dates, nut butters, oats, nuts, seeds, and chocolate, they’re chewy, chocolatey, and satisfying.

As the cycling season shifts into fall, these cookie bars bring all the warmth and comfort you crave on a crisp ride. Made with molasses, applesauce, and a touch of butter, they’re soft, chewy, and lightly spiced with ginger and cinnamon. Sweet chocolate chips and bits of crystallized ginger add just the right kick, making every bite cozy yet energizing.

This energizing, flavor-packed breakfast pairs the bold richness of coffee with the natural sweetness of banana and dates. Blended with nut butter, hemp seeds, dark chocolate, and warming spices, the Coffee Banana Smoothie becomes the perfect base for a hearty muesli bowl. Creamy, crunchy, and just sweet enough, it’s a balanced meal designed to fuel your ride or kickstart recovery.

Soft, citrusy, and studded with bursts of real blueberries, these cookies are made for summery rides and snack breaks under the sun. Lightly sweet and refreshing, they’re packed with whole grains, zesty lemon, and juicy berries to brighten your energy on the trail or in the saddle.

This quick and easy Strawberries ‘N Cream Bircher is a creamy, refreshing breakfast perfect for busy mornings, post-ride recovery, or pre-ride fuel.

Made with hearty rolled oats, nuts, and chia seeds, it’s soaked in a naturally sweet and tangy strawberry cream milk blended from fresh berries, plant-based milk, coconut cream, and a hint of citrus.

Sweet, tangy, and electrolyte-boosted—this homemade fruit leather roll up combines ripe strawberries, honey (or maple syrup), zesty lemon, and Skratch Strawberry Lemonade Hydration Mix for a refreshing, portable snack.

Perfectly packable, this snack fits easily into a jersey pocket or top tube bag, helping you stay energized and balanced mile after mile.

Soft, chewy, and naturally sweet, these Figgin’ Awesome Energy Bars are packed with wholesome ingredients to power your rides and active days.

With a slightly rich fig filling kissed with fresh orange zest and a hearty oat crust, they strike the perfect balance between energy-boosting carbs and satisfying flavor.

Each bar delivers ~33g of carbohydrates, a cyclist's best friend when it comes to fueling long rides or topping up energy between sessions.

Whether you're spinning through the neighborhood, tackling a weekend group ride, or chasing your own fitness goals, how you fuel can make a big difference in how you feel on and off the bike. 

This guide breaks down some of the best research-backed tips and general fueling strategies to help you get the most out of your rides.

You’ll learn how to time your nutrition based on the intensity and duration of your workout, what to eat before, during, and after a ride, and get cyclist-approved snack ideas and recipes to try.