Garlic Parmesan Ramen: Ultralight Backpacking Recipe
Bold garlic and herby pesto flavor in an ultralight ramen that’s cold-soak friendly and packs 860 kcal. Built for hungry hikers, with swaps for any diet.
Vegetarian Backpacking Recipes
Vegetarian backpacking recipes that deliver energy, flavor, and simplicity — no meat, no problem. These meals are dietitian-designed, ultralight, and easy to prepare on the trail. From hearty dinners to protein-packed snacks, you’ll find options for any adventure.
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Buffalo Pasta Salad: Ultralight Cold Soak Trail Lunch
Our cold soak Buffalo Pasta Salad backpacking lunch is shelf-stable, easy to prep, and packed with bold flavor—perfect for hikers looking to eat smarter and pack lighter.
No-Cook Backpacking Meals: Our 10 Best Recipes
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.
Brownie Batter Hummus: Backpacking Dessert Recipe
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.
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta: Ultralight Backpacking Recipe
Have you ever made homemade pesto before? You may have thought it couldn’t get much easier. You were wrong! Backcountry Foodie’s cold soak backpacking pesto recipe takes just a few minutes to prepare and packs a surprisingly flavorful punch.
Nut Butter Morning Oats: Cold Soak Ultralight Backpacking Breakfast
Do you like overnight oats for breakfast? This cold soak backpacking recipe is a trail version of overnight oats. Backcountry Foodie’s recipe provides 23 g protein, 66 g carbohydrates, and 13 g fiber per serving.
Veggie Pho Noodle Soup: Backpacking Recipe
Do you miss eating vegetables while backpacking? Packing a few servings of this veggie pho noodle soup will satisfy the craving.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Shake: Backpacking Meal Replacement
This meal replacement shake is a Backcountry Foodie fan favorite. It’s great for refueling on the go or when your appetite hits the road.
Granola with Milk & Berries: Easy No-Cook Backpacking Breakfast
It may seem almost too easy to be true, but granola with milk powder and fruit is a complete meal and makes the perfect no-cook backpacking breakfast.
Ultralight Backpacking Protein Shake: High‑Calorie Meal in a Bottle
This delicious protein shake backpacking recipe makes for a perfect meal replacement!
Trailside Tiramisu: The Best Backpacking Dessert You’ll Actually Crave
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.
Mixed Berry Crumble: A Warm, Ultralight Backpacking Dessert
Raise your hand if you have a sweet tooth! Backcountry Foodie’s Mixed Berry Crumble ultralight backpacking recipe is just for you!
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