Is meal-prepping food the last thing you want to think about before going on a camping trip? It is for me.  I want to be able to go to the store, grab some meals, throw them in the cooler, and go! If you love meal prepping for outdoor activities, this post is not for you, Hopefully, my next blog post will be more up your alley ;). These are just some grab-and-go options for people who want to get outside as fast as possible.  Here are some ideas for you if hotdogs are getting a bit repetitive! Don’t get me wrong, I love a good hotdog roasted over a campfire, but if you’re out camping for several days and don’t want the same meal twice, here are some more options!

Breakfast

Breakfast is the easiest. If you want to keep it simple, grab anything from the bakery, such as muffins, pastries, etc. I’m partial to banana nut muffins! 

• Bagels and cream cheese
• Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches – When ready to eat, wrap them in tinfoil and throw them over hot coals on your morning campfire. Make sure to turn them over so they don’t burn.
• French toast sticks –  Again, wrap up a serving in tin foil and put it over some coals, turning it over every few min. Don’t forget the syrup!
• Yogurt with granola and fruit (bananas, strawberries, or blueberries) Yum!

For lunches, simple is best.  If you’re out camping, you will probably be off doing an activity during the day, like hiking/swimming, etc.  And if you’re like me and just want to grab food and go, I like throwing in a loaf of bread and some peanut butter and jelly. If you don’t like PB and J, here are other options!

• Premade sandwiches/wraps from the store
• Premade chicken salad in some tortillas or croissants. 
• StarKist Tuna Creations packets. Just spoon some onto some bread or crackers, and viola! Lunch is served. 
• Lunchables
•  Ramen bowls (if you have a water boiler)
•  Premade pasta salad from the store.
• Bagels with spreadable cheese and deli meat.  If you want it hot, wrap it in tinfoil and put it over some coals.  Throw on some veggies if you brought some!

Snacks

• Extra gram crackers from smores? Bring some apple sauce packets to squeeze on top. 
• Veggies with hummus or guacamole. 
• Tortilla chips and salsa. (or any dip you want).  Heat some queso or spinach and artichoke dip over the fire. 

Dinner

• Bratwurst and sauerkraut grab some instant mashed potatoes to go with it if you have hot water.
• Ready Pasta. Heat some pasta sauce, and just dump it in the package! Heat some meatballs over the fire to go with it! Grab a premade salad and a baguette to round out your meal. 
• Pre-made taco kits (throw the chicken and tortillas in tin foil to heat it).

• Pizza Rolls. Again, wrap some in tin foil and heat up over some coals.
• Pre-made soup (bring a pot to put over some coals), eat it with bread bowls, baguette, or tortilla chips!
• Pre-made charcuterie board.  It can be fun to roast the cheese and meat over the fire!

Whatever you decide to eat on your camping trips this year, I hope it is something delicious that will create some memories and that this blog gave you a few new ideas that will be easy and quick so that you can get outside and enjoy your surroundings! If you would like to check out some of our products that we have developed, go to Rudger.com Happy Camping!

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