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.

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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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Bestslope Breakfast Cookies

When I walk into Bestslope Coffee Company in Fruita, CO I am greeted by the aromas of freshly roasted coffee, friendly staff and one of their staple baked goods: Breakfast Cookies! On a quest to re-create this cookie, I reached out to Devan, the bakery manager at Bestslope, to find out the ingredients she used to make her breakfast cookies. Find out how they turned out.

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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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Biked Goods Mini Muesli Bites

With the Breck Epic coming up, I wanted to make a cycling snack to help fuel me throughout the 6-day stage race. I also wanted to bake a snack that would be a Biked Goods Staple for years to come. This led me to create the ultimate muesli cycling snack that packs a punch but also gets you through long days in the saddle. So here I introduce to you Biked Goods Mini Muesli Bites. These are portable, bite-sized, and filled with simple and complex carbohydrates for refueling. They’re made with 5 simple ingredients and your choice of optional add-ins to customize your mini muesli bite into theee most EPIC bike ride snack.

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Grilled Cinnamon Raisin Sourdough Sandwich with Peanut Butter and Banana

At this point, my tapering period for the Breck Epic race has begun. This means less training and increasing my carb intake before the race. So what better than a Grilled Cinnamon Raisin Sourdough Sandwich with Peanut Butter and Banana Slices to kick off this carb increase period? Let’s get baking!

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