Fast Food

Normally Nora writes the food stories, but I thought I'd share a couple recent discoveries that are great for those of us who like extensive self-propelled motion (that is to say cycling, running, hiking, etc.), or anyone who likes quick, delicious, healthy food. Both of these items are derived from a recent cookbook purchase, The Feed Zone Cookbook.

Given the temperatures here, I was happy to find a cold breakfast recipe that would still satisfy my oatmeal obsession. The version of muesli described in the book essentially has you mix up your oatmeal and then refrigerate it overnight. Oats, cinnamon, honey, chia seeds, then some yogurt and almond milk for me.

In the morning I plop half into a bowl with some raisins, and save the other half (or take it with me to work) as a perfect post-ride snack. For this morning's bowl I used fresh peaches grown just up the street by our wonderful neighbors!

Definitely worth getting up at 4:45AM to ride for.

The next piece also allows for creativity. There are no shortage of energy bars, chews, and gels to choose from, but the cost adds up when I'm riding a lot. One of the co-authors of the book has become well known in professional cycling for his 'rice cakes' that riders can eat on the bike.

The base is just calrose (sticky) white rice, and some scrambled eggs (lightly done). Make these up, mix them, and then you can add any number of things. For sweet, add honey and raisins. My favorite so far has been chopped bacon and maple syrup... yum. When you press it all into a pan, you can cut it into bars and wrap in foil. Cheap, quick, and easy on the stomach while exercising.

Honey cinnamon raisin.

I might still need the occasional Honey Stinger Waffle, but these will make a great supplement to my on-bike food supply. Enjoy!