![]() After a few test, we think these PB&J granola bars are the answer we’ve been looking for. Something that can be tucked into a backpack without a second thought. So to avoid this, we decided to try to condense the essence of PB&J into a more portable bar form. Witnessing a tragedy like this can really set you back a few steps and take the air out of your lunch break. Too often have we reached into our packs hoping to pull out a fresh PB&J, only to find a ziplock bag containing a peanut butter and jam massacre! The bread is mutilated, the jam has blown out of one side, the peanut butter out the other. ![]() However, PB&J sandwiches do have one problem. Combine that with the irresistibly sweet and salty flavor, and it’s no wonder these sandwiches are a beloved hit. Aside from the fact that they’re dead-simple to make, they are also loaded with calories. PB&Js are not just a nostalgic childhood favorite they’re also the go-to staple of many hikers and backpackers. I love this one for road trips as it rehydrates on the hot dash while we take a 15 minute walk to stretch our legs.Transforming a school lunch classic into a portable hiking snack, these peanut butter and jelly granola bars are the perfect way to refuel out on the trail. Pour off almost all the water, add the oil and cheese and sauce mix. On the trail or road, cover the noodle mix with water and let rehydrate. Put from * to* in a separate bag (I use daily meds zip bags for this) and package everything else in one freezer bag or vacuum bag, adding the sauce & extras before sealing. ![]() Add in one package of Olive oil and parmesan cheese from the pizza delivery service. 1/4 cup dehydrated tuna (or sea legs, or shrimp, or chicken), 3/4 cup mixed dried veggies (cabbage, green beans, carrots, broccoli, red bells). How about a No Cook Ramen Tuna Noodle w/Veggies? 1 pkg ramen, sans/flavoring, *1 envelope no-salt bouillon, 1 T Italian Seasoning, 1 pkg True Lemon, 1T dry minced onion, 1/8 t garlic powder, 1/8 t ground dry mustard*. Remember anything that can be done with pasta can be done with Couscous, Quinoa or instant rice. I find that many trail recipes are a little thin on veggies so I add more into my mixes. Taking it just a bit further, I also make Shrimp fetuccini alfredo w/veggies using a dried alfredo sauce mix. I make an “Adult” mac & cheese with dehydrated tuna w/dried peas, sun dried tomatoes, dehydrated bells, and dehydrated broccoli. Get some new creative ideas flowing, and get you thinking about making something truly delicious out on the trail.ĭo you have a favorite combo you don’t see below? Let us know in the comments and we’ll add it to the list! You can read all about our favorite TJ backpacking ingredients here.īut for this list, we just want to give you some inspiration. One of the reasons for that is their unexpectedly amazing selection of backpacking food, from their large assortment of nuts and dried fruits to their individual packets of coconut oil and olives. While we wish this post was sponsored by Trader Joe’s, sadly it is not. Not only that but to make things simple, all these items can be purchased with just a single trip to Trader Joe’s. That’s why we put together this mix and match list to help get you thinking about new ingredient combinations to take on your next backcountry adventure. So to mix up your backpacking meal plan, you’ll need some fresh ideas. Megan is still recovering from eating Lara Bars for lunch every day on the JMT. While it’s tempting to only go with the tried and true, pack too few options and you run the real risk of mid-trip burnout. When meal planning for an extended backpacking trip, variety can really be the spice of life. Looking for some new backpacking meals to try this summer? We’ve put together a few creative ideas from items that you can pick up from Trader Joe’s.
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