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.
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.
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.
Strawberry Lemonade Fruit Roll-Ups Made with Skratch!
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.
Figgin’ Awesome Energy Bars
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.
Fueling for Performance: Pro Tips For What and How Much to Eat Before, During, and After Your Rides
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.
15 DIY Homemade Gels, Energy Squeezes, and Smoothies for Cyclists
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
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. 🌼🚴♀️
Tortilla Toaster Toasties
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.
25 Must-Have Pantry Ingredients for Making Homemade Energy Bars & Snacks
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.
4-Ingredient Salted Date Caramel Energy Chews
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!
5 Nutrition Strategies to Keep You Energized as Training Volume Ramps Up
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.
Happy Ginger Coconut Cashew Bars
A spiced-up twist on the original Happy Biker Bars, these Happy Ginger Coconut Cashew Bars bring together the warming zing of ginger, the nutty richness of cashew butter, and the tropical sweetness of shredded coconut.
With a chewy, golden-brown texture, these bars are designed for easy packing—perfect for fueling your next adventure, whether on the bike or on the go!
Chocolate Sweet Potato Kick Cakes
Filled with sweet potato, Medjool dates, almonds, and ground espresso, these tiny little cakes pack a punch!
Whether you're looking for a nutrient-dense snack to fuel your cycling adventures or a midday snack, these Chocolate Sweet Potato Kick Cakes deliver on all fronts.
Horchata Recovery Post-Ride Smoothie
Horchata is a popular Mexican drink that is often described as a sweet rice milk beverage.
In this recipe, we take horchata's key ingredients and flavors and add a few new ones to make this Horchta Recovery Smoothie.
It’s creamy, naturally sweetened, cinnamon-spiced, and made for recovering after a long or intense ride.
10 Pre-Ride Breakfasts To Power Your Next Endurance Cycling Ride
Fueling your morning ride with the proper nutrition is crucial for optimizing performance and endurance. In this post, you’ll find ten delicious and nutritious pre-ride breakfasts that provide the perfect balance of carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats. These breakfasts are designed to sustain your energy levels and help you hit the trail or road feeling your best.
My Top 5 Real-Food Recipes for Fueling During Endurance Cycling Efforts
Are you tired of cardboard-tasting, pre-packaged bars? Dreading the thought of eating another waffle? Fed up with sugary gels and chews that taste artificial and lead to gastrointestinal distress?
If you’re looking for more natural and real food options to fuel your efforts that are easier on your gut and your wallet, you’re in the right place. Keep reading for 5 of my favorite real-food recipes for fueling during endurance cycling efforts.
Power Your Morning Rides With This Chocolate Mocha Muesli
This Mocha Bircher Muesli is a “bittersweet” way to kickstart your day. Made with nutritious and wholesome ingredients, it serves as a perfect warm or cold breakfast before a ride, helping you stay energized all morning long. Make this recipe today in as little as 5 minutes.