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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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.
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.
Back Pocket Ride Pies with Homemade Apple Butter
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.
Chococolate Chip Cookie Dough Slices
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.
If you’re looking for simple ways to fuel your rides with real food, this 3-day sample meal plan using recipes from the Bakin’ Biker ‘26 Cookbook is a great place to start. View the meal plan and download it today.