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. Chia seed is great for athletes and backpackers because it has a high amount of protein (20%), dietary fiber (25%), essential fat (34%), […]
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This recipe doesn’t require cooking and dehydrating. Instead, this recipe uses instant dried ingredients that only need hot water to cook and are ready to eat in 10 minutes. Prepare this mix for a portable, quick meal option when you want to hit the trail. See our heat-safe rehydration food pouches for backpacking. Additionally, you can store this mix in a Mason jar for convenient meals at home, or use it as a thoughtful gift for seniors and those in need. See Outdoor Herbivore’s backpacking meals and products containing lentils.
Nuts are an important source of food for backpackers. Nuts promote a healthy immune system by restoring nutrients and calories that are lost through backpacking and outdoor activity. Nuts also make a delicious snack food and add a crunchy texture to freeze-dried backpacking meals. When it comes to caloric density, nuts are king. After pure fats and oils, nuts are the richest source of foods we eat, averaging 600 calories per 100 grams (3.5 oz, about 1 cup). When trail food supplies are running low, nuts make the difference. Their high […]
We’ve talked about Lara Bars before. These simple bars combine a three to four ingredients, such as dates, berries, and nuts into some delicious flavors. These bars are loaded in simple carbohydrate sugar for quick energy and heart-healthy unsaturated fat, making them an ideal snack for backpackers. Not only do these bars burst with flavor, but also contain about 200 calories per 1.7 oz (48g ) bar. We’ll show you how you can make these EASY fruit and nut bars at home. The recipe takes only a few minutes to […]