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Berry Chia Zinger: A Easy, No Cook Backpacking Breakfast Recipe

Name: Berry Chia Zinger
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (37g) Chia Seed; 3 TB (30g) Dried Sweetened Cranberries; 3 TB (20g) Unsweetened Shredded Coconut; 1 1/2 TB (10g) Crystallized Ginger Dices; 1/4 tsp Ginger Powder; 1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon; 1/8 tsp Ground Cardamom

Prepare this flavorful mix for a portable, no-cook breakfast for when you want to hit the trail. It also works great for adding calories and protein to oats.

Check out our rehydration food pouches for convenient storage. You can also store it in a Mason jar for use at home. When sealed in a cool, dry place, the mix can be stored for up to 2 years.

Berry Chia Zinger

Recipe by Outdoor Herbivore

Backpacker Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Rehydration Time

minutes

Calories

450

kcal

This aromatic no-cook backpacking meal is bursting with tart sweetness and gingery zing to awaken your senses. Featuring chia seed with flaked coconut, cranberries, and candied ginger. A delicious breakfast or snack that provides long lasting energy and aids in digestion. Vegan and Gluten Free.

Ingredients

1/4 cup (37g) Chia Seed
3 TB (30g) Dried Sweetened Cranberries
3 TB (20g) Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
1 1/2 TB (10g) Crystallized Ginger Dices
1/4 tsp Ginger Powder
1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon
1/8 tsp Ground Cardamom

Directions

At Home:
Combine all ingredients and place in a barrier proof storage bag. Seal shut. Label the meal and rehydration instructions on the storage bag.

At Camp:
Add 1 cup (235 ml) of cool water to the chia mix. Stir well and reconstitute for 10 minutes in a sealed container, to allow chia to gel. Stir again and enjoy!

Notes

Coconut: You can also use sweetened (with added sugar) coconut, often located in the baking section if you don’t mind the added preservatives and sugar.

Nutrition Facts

1 servings per container

Serving Size98g

Amount Per ServingCalories450
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 40%
- Saturated Fat 13g 65%
- Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 15mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 53g 18%
- Dietary Fiber 17g 68%
- Sugars 29g
Protein 8g 16%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Chia seed is great for athletes and backpackers because it has a high amount of protein (20%), dietary fiber (25%), essential fat (34%), antioxidants, and trace minerals to provide you with lasting energy. Chia seed is also easy to digest, making it a great choice for people with a sensitive stomach. Read more about chia as a backpacking superfood.

See Outdoor Herbivore’s backpacking meals containing chia seed.

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