Looking for a hot and healthy breakfast dish to take on your next backpacking trip that packs protein without cholesterol? How about a breakfast that doesn’t involve oats or eggs? We’ve got the perfect dish for you: Sunrise Tofu Scramble. Sunrise Tofu Scramble Cal: 260 kcal (1088 kJ) Fat: 9g Sodium: 590mg Carbs: 25g Protein: 24g Sunrise Tofu Scramble, made with freeze-dried organic tofu, freeze-dried mixed organic vegetables, sliced mushrooms, and seasonings, tastes like scrambled eggs but is made with 100% plant ingredients. The soybeans are grown and dried in the USA. This protein-packed backpacking breakfast is vegan and gluten-free. Rather have a breakfast burrito? Just […]
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Looking for almond milk powder? Although California is the largest producer of almonds in the world, there is no such product as almond milk powder. The closest match is almond flour — specifically, a superfine grind of almond flour made from blanched almonds. Here we mix it with water to see how it performs as an instant almond milk for the trail. We also compare other plant-based powdered alternatives based on several factors: cold water solubility, hot water solubility, shelf life, nutritional content, and taste.
Quinoa is a fascinating plant food that is worthy of its own blog post. It has remarkable nutritional properties, not only from its protein content (15%) but also its energy composition. Here we take a closer look at why quinoa makes an excellent backpacking food.
What chocolate best stands up for backpacking? Not all chocolate is created equal. There is the junk food variety of chocolates and the pure, minimal ingredient chocolate sources. There is also white chocolate, which is not chocolate at all. Here we’ll compare the processing and nutritional details of the different types of chocolate.
Nuts are an important source of food for backpackers and athletes. Packed with protein and healthy fats, nuts promote a healthy immune system by restoring nutrients and calories that are lost through endurance activity. Nuts also make a delicious snack and provide a crunchy texture to otherwise mushy freeze-dried backpacking meals. When it comes to caloric density, nuts are king. After pure fats and oils, nuts are the richest source of calories in the 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 […]