While you can eat any snack when you’re camping, hiking, or just spending time outdoors, it’s ideal to choose delicious snacks that are simple, straightforward, and most of all, easy to make. It also helps that they are nutritious, because you are going to need a lot of energy for all the outdoor activities you have planned.
So the next time you’re on the road, try these quick and easy snacks that are perfect for the great outdoors!
Blueberry and Dark Chocolate Trail Mix
What do you need:
- 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
- 1 1/2 cups sliced almonds
- 1 1/4 cups dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
- 1 cup of grapes
- 1/2 cup of pistachios
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (optional)
Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl. Store in airtight containers or Ziploc bags to take outdoors. Trail mix can be enjoyed as is or with ice cream or whipped cream. If you have ice cream/whipped cream, add the cream to a bowl or plate, then top with the trail mix.
easy trail cleats
What do you need:
- 1/2 kilo ground meat
- 1 (15 oz) can ranch-style beans (pinto beans are tomato sauce)
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes and green chiles
- 1 small packet chili seasoning mix, preferably reduced sodium
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 5 packages (1 oz each) corn chips
Toppings of your choice like shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced onions, etc.
Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain. Add ranch beans, diced tomatoes and green chiles, chili seasoning mix, and pepper. Stir the ingredients and bring to a boil.
Once it boils, lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the mixture thickens, about 20 minutes. To serve, open the bags of corn chips, then top each with beef and your choice of toppings.
Tasty cookie snacks
What do you need:
- 2 packages (10 oz each) oyster crackers
- 1 small packet salad dressing mix
- 3/4 cup canola oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dill
Whisk together salad dressing mix, canola oil, and dill in a small bowl. Place the biscuits in a large bowl, then pour the dressing mixture over the biscuits. Mix gently to coat. Let stand 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving. Store it in an outdoor Ziploc bag.
Who says you can’t enjoy a good snack when you’re camping, backpacking, or hiking? Try these quick and easy snack recipes perfect for the great outdoors!