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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.

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.

Chocolate and quinoa pair up in this easy-to-make dish that can be eaten for breakfast or as a post-ride meal.

I was inspired to recreate this recipe after visiting Cool River Coffee in Breckenridge for breakfast after a cool and crisp morning spent nordic skiing. Quinoa is a great alternative to oatmeal for a hot, toasty breakfast. In this recipe, the quinoa is boiled with coconut milk and served with two kinds of fruits and seeds for a sweet, filling start to your morning.

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.

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.

This recovery smoothie bowl + granola combo is blender-licking-worthy. It gives coffee lovers a hint of their morning brew + sweet breakfast lovers a chocolatey granola to satisfy their needs as well.

Good and nourishing food does not have to be time-intensive or intimidating. A little prep work can go a long way and take our bodies along for the ride vs feeling two steps behind. That’s what you’ll get with this five-minute Peaches and Molasses Quinoa Bowl.

This meal consists of 3 different homemade recipes combine together to make the ultimate plant-based recovery burrito. Let’s learn how to make this masterpiece, shall we?