Ultralight backpacking dessert recipes that bring sweetness to your trip without extra weight. These treats are dietitian-designed, quick to prepare, and perfect after a long day on the trail. Every recipe balances flavor, nutrition, and simplicity for real backpackers.
Join Backcountry Foodie to unlock 250+ ultralight meals.
If you’re searching for the best ultralight berry breakfast for backpacking, Backcountry Foodie’s Berry Breakfast Crumble delivers 470 calories in just 3.2 ounces dry weight — a 3-minute, no-fuss meal with freeze-dried berries, granola, pecans,[…]
If you haven’t yet hopped onto the no-cook backpacking meal wagon, this may be your year! Discovering that you can go a whole trip on satisfying, nutritious food without even packing a stove can be quite liberating.
Backcountry Foodie’s ultralight Brownie Batter Hummus backpacking dessert recipe is absolutely divine and, believe it or not, a healthy snack option! We would compare the hummus to a delicious bowl of brownie batter. Dehydrated hummus is an excellent cold soak mid-day treat or dessert after a long day in the backcountry.
What’s the best way to make friends with other backpackers? Share your dessert with them, of course! Backcountry Foodie’s backpacking tiramisu dessert recipe makes 3 extra servings. But you could also just eat it all yourself. We won’t judge.
Raise your hand if you have a sweet tooth! Backcountry Foodie’s Mixed Berry Crumble ultralight backpacking recipe is just for you!
This calorie-bomb backpacking trail mix recipe will leave you wanting more! Although, at 822 calories per serving, you won’t go hungry.
If your backpacking dessert experience stops at freeze-dried ice cream, prepare to be pleasantly surprised! Backcountry Foodie’s instant pudding recipes are just about as easy as opening that pouch of ice cream and (if you ask us) much more satisfying
"*" indicates required fields
