Breakfast is the day's most important meal, especially when engaging in intense activities like hiking. If you're an outdoor enthusiast looking for breakfast options for your next camping or backpacking trip, these ideas are for you!
We've compiled some favourite camping breakfast ideas that are quick, simple, and avoid single-use plastics.
No-Cook Backpacking Breakfasts
Instant Oatmeal
Warm, hearty, and nutritious, instant oatmeal is a great camping breakfast. Add hot water to the durbl reusable silicone bag, stir, and let it cool. Enhance with maple syrup, dried fruit, nuts, or other available toppings, and eat directly from the ziplock bag!
Yogurt and Granola
Check out our homemade granola recipe, free of artificial sweeteners and refined sugar and made with almonds, pumpkin seeds, and flaxseeds. Enjoy it alone or on Greek yoghurt for a protein boost.
Trail Mix
Trail mix is the ultimate off-road food, infinitely customizable and perfect for quick nutrition. It's also an excellent topping for instant oatmeal or yoghurt. Store it in vacuum seal bags to keep it fresh longer.
Instant Coffee
No breakfast is complete without coffee! While you might not have your usual coffee setup, look for instant coffee in paper packaging instead of plastic for an eco-friendly option.
Peanut Butter Energy Bars
Easy to make on the go or in advance, energy bars packed with fibre-rich ingredients like flaxseed meal and chia seeds are perfect. Store them in durbl eusable new set bags for a quick and delicious breakfast.
No-Cook Breakfast Sandwiches
For a simple, no-cook breakfast, try a sandwich with protein-rich spreads like hummus or goat cheese, avocado, tomatoes, greens, and smoked salmon.
No-Bake Breakfast Cookies
These no-bake breakfast cookies are a great blend of breakfast and dessert. Prepare them the day before and store them in durbl reusable sandwich bags for easy access throughout your trip.
Chia Seed Pudding
Prepare chia seed pudding the night before by mixing chia seeds, nut milk, and vanilla extract in a jar. Shake well and refrigerate overnight. Top with fruit, maple syrup, or honey for a nutritious breakfast.
Hot Camping Breakfast Ideas
Scrambled Eggs
Try this classic breakfast with a twist: boil water on a camping stove, and place a durbl half-gallon bag filled with scrambled egg ingredients in the water for 12-15 minutes. Let it cool, then squeeze to scramble.
German Pancakes
Also known as "Dutch Babies," these can be easily made in a Dutch oven over a fire—Pre-mix wet and dry ingredients in separate reusable bags. Combine them in the Dutch oven and cook over the fire.
Breakfast Sandwich Wraps
Inspired by TikTok's tortilla wraps, our recipe includes eggs (cooked on a camping stove), cheese, sun-dried tomato pesto, and cheese. Substitute a bagel for the tortilla and toast over the fire for a delicious meal.
Quinoa Porridge
This raspberry coconut quinoa porridge is a great alternative to oatmeal, using pre-cooked, dehydrated quinoa with raspberries, coconut milk, and almonds.
Breakfast Burritos
Always a hit, breakfast burritos are filling and compact. Fill with eggs, roasted potatoes, salsa, and avocado for a tasty, portable breakfast.
Kale and Sunflower Seed Grits
A Southern favourite, this healthy recipe uses kale, cashew cream, vegetable broth, and sunflower seeds for a flavorful twist.
Apple Pie Rice
Perfect for apple pie lovers, this lightweight breakfast is excellent for backpacking. Store ingredients in durbl quart size bags and add hot water to enjoy.
Granola with Warm Milk
Use leftover granola from the yoghurt recipe with warm milk for a cosy outdoor breakfast. If backpacking, use powdered milk and water.
Durbl team wishes you a memorable outdoor adventure and hopes these camping and backpacking breakfast ideas provide the energy you need for your activities.
PS:Need more meal ideas? Check out our camping and backpacking meal ideas.
