Start your morning off right with a delicious backpacker’s breakfast
Because the last thing you want to do while outdoors is dirty a bunch of pots and pans, most of our breakfast recipes can be done in just a single zip lock bag! However, Wild Backpacker recommends that when adding boiling water to your baggie, always use heavy-duty or freezer zip lock bags. Although there have been no claims of injury or illness, Ziploc® states their baggies are not intended to be used at high temperatures, so use at your own risk.
Breakfast Scramble
- 1 3/4 cup instant mashed potatoes
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried eggs with bacon
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 1 Tbsp dry milk
- Cheddar cheese (optional)
On the trail: Heat water in pot (the hotter the better). Add to freezer bag and stir. Let sit for 5 minutes.
Makes 1 serving
Strawberry Sensation
- 1 cup Strawberry Frosted Mini-Wheats
- 1/2 cup dried strawberries
- 1/4 cup yogurt covered raisins
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips, milk or dark
On the trail: Eat as breakfast or a snack.
Makes 1 serving
Trail Pancakes
- 1 cup Biscuit mix
- 1 Tbsp dry milk
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 Tbsp squeeze margarine
On the trail: Add water and margarine to bag, seal and squish bag with hands to mix and remove air and lumps. Cut hole in the corner of the bag and squeeze onto a hot pan. Cook until bubbles form, flip, and cook till they are golden brown!
Makes approx. 6 pancakes
Hangdog Oatmeal
- 2 1/2 cups oatmeal
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 cup dried bananas, powdered
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
On the trail: Boil 4 cups of water into separate pan. Stir in contents of zip lock bag and reboil. Remove from stove and set aside until cool.
Makes 1 serving
Recipe courtesy of Backpacker Magazine; April 1996; Pg 45
Cranberry Orange Rice
- 1/4 cup instant rice
- 1 Tbsp dried cranberries
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 packet True Orange
- 1 Tbsp powdered milk
- 1 tsp brown sugar
On the trail: Pour mix into pan and add enough boiling water to cover. Let stand until rice is tender. Top with honey and serve warm.
Makes 1 serving
This recipe courtesy of One Pan Wonders
Strawberry Almond Cream of Wheat
- 1 single serving package plain cream of wheat
- 2 Tbsp freeze-dried strawberries
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp powdered milk
- 1 Tbsp slivered almonds
On the trail: Add enough hot water to cover, stir. Let sit for 5 minutes. Stir again and enjoy.
Makes 1 serving
This recipe courtesy of One Pan Wonders
Spam and Eggs
- 1 single serving packet Spam (3 oz)
- 1 sun dried tomato, cut up
- 2 fresh eggs
- 1-2 Tbsp Parmesan or Romano cheese
- 1-2 Tbsp vegetable oil
On the trail: Add oil to a pan. Dice the Spam into 1/4 inch chunks. Fry for a couple of minutes, until the spam begins to brown, then add the eggs and sun dried tomatoes. Scramble and cook until eggs are done. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.
Makes 1 serving
This recipe courtesy of One Pan Wonders
Cherry Almond Oatmeal
- 1 packet instant oatmeal
- 2 Tbsp dried cherries
- 1 Tbsp slivered almonds
- 1 Tbsp powdered milk
- 1 tsp brown sugar
On the trail: Add 2/3 cup boiling water to oatmeal (or more if you like a thinner cereal).
Makes 1 serving
This recipe courtesy of One Pan Wonders
Chocolate Banana Oatmeal
- 1/3 cup instant oatmeal
- 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 Tbsp powdered milk
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried bananas
- Chocolate cookies, crumbled (optional)
On the trail: Bring 1 cup of water to a boil, add the oatmeal mix and stir. Simmer until the oatmeal is cooked through. Serve topped with the cookies.
Makes 1 serving