Recipe: Quick and Easy Spiced Apple Oat Bites

Fuel your autumn miles with something homemade and ride-ready! These apple oat bites are high in carbs, low in fat, and easy to carry: perfect for cool-weather rides or pre-ride fuel.

Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats ½ cup vanilla protein powder

2 tbsp ground flaxseed (optional)

1 tsp cinnamon

¼ tsp nutmeg

1 medium apple, grated (with peel)

¼ cup unsweetened applesauce

2 tbsp honey or maple syrup

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine oats, protein powder, flaxseed, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

2. Stir in grated apple, applesauce, honey, vanilla extract, and nuts. Mix until sticky.

3. Form into 1-inch balls (about 2 tbsp each).

4. Optional: Bake at 350° F (175° C) for 8–10 minutes for a firmer texture (you can skip to the next step for no-bake bites).

5. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to a month.