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. Sign up below to get exclusive free recipes, nutrition resources, and new product updates sent to your inbox.

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Chocolate Celebration Cake

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

This Chocolate Celebration Cake is for all your wins—mile markers, tough rides, work wins, or just living. Fudgy, chocolatey, with Medjool dates, creamy Greek yogurt, and sweet Date Spread, it’s the decadence you deserve.

Treat yourself, savor the joy, and celebrate life—on or off the bike.

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Dubai Chocolate Energy Balls or Bars

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.

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Maple Turmeric Quinoa Breakfast Porridge

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.

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Performance Petite Potatoes

Potatoes are an excellent source of simple carbohydrates for a quick burst of energy. They are also high in potassium and Vitamin C, which help with muscle function and support the immune system.

These bite-sized snacks are perfect for packing and enjoying during a bike ride. They also make a great side for a pre-or post-ride meal or can be chopped and added to a breakfast hash.

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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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