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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Coffee Banana Bircher Muesli

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.

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Fresh Blueberry Lemon Cookies

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.

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Strawberries ‘N Cream Bircher Muesli

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.

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Morning Glory Muffin Cups

These soft, spiced Morning Glory Muffin Cups are basically Spring in a snack. Think carrot cake meets oatmeal cookie—with a zesty citrus twist and a whole lot of cyclist-friendly goodness.

They’re lightly sweet, warmly spiced, and packed with chewy, crunchy, juicy textures that make every bite a little adventure.

These little bites are made to keep you pedaling strong through the season of sun, flowers, and fresh starts. 🌼🚴‍♀️

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10 Indoor Cycling Nutrition and Hydration Tips

With the rise of technologies like Zwift, Rouvy and TrainerRoad, many of us have been churning out our miles on the indoor trainer. But are you getting the best out of each session with your nutrition and hydration? This blog features 10 indoor cycling tips to help dial in your nutrition, hydration, and recovery to make the most of your indoor training.

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Blueberry and Banana Superboost Muffins

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.

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Baked Raspberry Skillet Oatmeal With Chocolate Tahini Frosting

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.

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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.

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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.

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Adventures & Stories: Miche Loaves, Ciabatta, Hand-Pies and Miles of Riding in Salida, CO

A personal letter to Salida. Dear Salida, you have won over my heart and stomach. Please keep sending hungry cyclists your way so they, too, can take in the endless joys of homemade baked bread, coffee, pie, honey, epic trails, adventures and much more. Yours, always. - Tyler

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