Ultralight Backpacking Recipes

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Nutritious, Dietitian-Created Recipes to Stay Energized on the Trail

Featured Recipe

Our Black Bean Dip cold soak recipe is loaded with protein, carbohydrates, and fiber. It’s extremely low volume at 193 cal/oz making it perfect for bear cans. If you’re bored with hummus, our black bean dip recipe could be your new go-to option.

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Having trouble creating nutritious and lightweight meals for your adventures?

Look no further! At Backcountry Foodie, we specialize in creating ultralight recipes that are not only delicious but also packed with the essential nutrients your body needs. With countless recipe ideas and expert tips, we’re here to help you take your outdoor culinary adventure to the next level.

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  • Complete Nutrition Profile & Dry Weight
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  • All Recipe Features Plus...
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200+ Dietitian-Created Ultralight Recipes

New Recipes Added Monthly

Complete Nutrition Profile & Dry Weight

Metric & US Customary Measurements

Adjustable Serving Sizes

Field Instruction Labels for Packaging

Search by Ingredients & Sort by Calories per Ounce

Filter by Special Diet, Meal Type, Meal Prep, & More

Suggested Recipes Using Similar Ingredients

Meal Planner

Hiking Calorie Calculator

Favorite Recipes Collection

Create Unlimited Custom Meal Plans

Meal Plans Auto-Tabulate Daily Nutrition Profile

100’s of Commercial Meals & Snacks

Shopping Lists Auto-Generated & Mobile-Friendly

3-Day, 5-Day, & 7-Day Meal Plan Templates

43 Sample Meal Plans Weighing Less than 2 lbs per Day

Community Forums

Dietitian Moderated Forums

Hiker to Hiker Discussions

On-Demand Masterclasses – $120 value!

Backpacking Food 101

Don’t Just Eat, Eat Well – How to Avoid Hitting the Wall

High Altitude & Cold Weather Nutrition

Ultralight Meal Planning

Nutrition for the Bariatric Backpacker

Mastering Backpacking with Diabetes

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Recipes that Fit Your Adventure & Diet

Freezer-Bag Style

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Cold Soak Recipes

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Dietary Preferences

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181 Gluten-Free

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37 Bariatric-Friendly Recipes
166 Low-Sugar Recipes
73 Low-Sodium recipes

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What Our Members Are Saying

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"Backcountry Foodie was a wonderful resource for my Colorado Trail planning. The recipes were easy and tasty, the tools were streamlined and easy to use, and the food planning which I had been dreading turned out to be fun! Thanks, Backcountry Foodie, for a great experience!"

Caroline D.

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"I am just so wowed by your recipes!  I am doing tests at home at this point and I am more excited than ever to get out backpacking so I can eat more of what I have been testing.  These calorie-bomb meals are delicious, but would be very dangerous if I made them part of my home meal routine. 😉"

Robin M.

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"I’ve been using Backcountryfoodie.com for over a year. I like the variety of meal recipes, but I really appreciate that Aaron is making sure that I’m getting a balance of carbs, fats, and protein. That keeps me hiking strong."

David B.

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"Yesterday was the first time I used your meal planner feature to create my own with your recipes and I LOVE it! Having the water and oils quantities listed in the nutritional count was a surprising and most appreciated find! This will be our first thru hike and we are leaning heavily on your nutrition guidance and are very grateful for you."

Deborah A.

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"I love what Aaron is doing! I firmly believe that nutrition is key to SO many parts of life and my biggest fear of a thru hike was not nourishing my body in a way that would help me have sustained energy, maintain muscle and stay mentally strong for 6 months. However, then I found Backcountry Foodie and I feel like it is TOTALLY possible."

Andrea M.

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"On my five-day hike, your meals/recipes stood out. I look forward to them each day. In fact, for the meals where I did not use your recipes, I was disappointed in myself for not using your meals. You and your recipes definitely added to the quality of my trip!!!!!"

Paul H.

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"Backcountry Foodie offers quick recipes that are easy to make, and they cover the sphere – cold soak, hot, gluten free, vegetarian, etc. You name it, they really do have something for everyone. As I get older and hike further, keeping my pack weight low while maintaining healthy nutrition is important." Read full review here.

Ellie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Probably! You can filter our recipes by diet type including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut free, low-sodium, low-sugar, reflux-friendly, and bariatric-friendly. We also include special diet-friendly ingredient substitutions as appropriate.

Leave that stove at home if you want! We offer cold soak recipes and no-cook options.

Absolutely! Each recipe includes a PDF with field instruction labels, which can be downloaded and printed.

No, unless you want to dry your own ingredients. Only a handful of our recipes require a dehydrator.

Aaron is continually developing and testing new ultralight recipes. At least one new recipe is added each month.

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