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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.

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.

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.

Making your own homemade gels and squeezes is easy and affordable. These 15 DIY energy gels, squeezes, and smoothies are a good fit for endurance races and long-haul adventures when you need something easy to eat while on the bike

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. 🌼🚴‍♀️

These Tortilla Toaster Toasties are a quick, customizable, and energy-packed snack for endurance cyclists.

With a crispy outer shell and a warm, flavorful filling, they’re perfect for fueling long rides without weighing you down.

Simply fold your favorite fillings into a tortilla, toast it until golden, and enjoy a compact, easy-to-carry energy boost.

This list of 25 essential pantry ingredients is designed to help you stock your kitchen pantry with key ingredients for making baked or no-bake energy bars, oat-based bites, rice cakes, and portable ride snacks. Each ingredient plays an essential role in providing carbohydrates for fuel, binding bars together, adding texture, or boosting flavor and nutrients.

These Salted Date Caramels are a naturally sweet, chewy treat packed with quick-digesting energy and a touch of salt to replenish electrolytes lost during rides.

The combination of Medjool dates, tahini, and honey creates a balanced blend of carbohydrates, healthy fats, and natural sugars, making these caramels an ideal pre-ride snack or mid-ride fuel.

Simple to make, easy to store, and perfect for on-the-go fueling - go make them!

As your rides get longer and your training blocks grow bigger, your body’s demand for energy, recovery, and nutrients increases too.

Dialing in your nutrition doesn’t just help you push through tough rides—it helps you thrive in them. When you fuel strategically, you recover faster, ride stronger, and show up to every training session ready to perform. 

Let’s break down five key nutrition strategies to keep you energized as your training volume ramps up.