1. Instant oatmeal
Kids may not love it, but oatmeal is one of the easiest campfire breakfast options when you want something ready in minutes. Here is a recipe for DIY instant oatmeal packets you can carry on a camping trip.
You will need:
½ cup rolled oats
2tsp dried milk powder
2tsp chia seeds
1tbsp brown sugar or artificial sweeteners such as maple syrup, agave, or coconut sugar
A pinch of salt
2tbsp each of add-ons of your choice: dried strawberries, raisins, walnuts, dried blueberries, bananas, apple ginger, dried apricots, chopped dates, cranberry pistachio, etc.
Ziplock bags
How to:
In a Ziplock bag, add the oats, the dried milk powder, chia seeds, sugar, and salt.
Make combinations of the add-ons, such as cashew, dates, blueberry almond, ginger apple, and more.
To cook, empty the contents of the pouch into a container and add three-fourth cup of water.
Let it cook for one and a half to two minutes, or as needed.
2. Pancakes
Pancakes in the wilderness? Well, it may be hard to believe but making pancakes when you’re camping is not that difficult with a little bit of preparation.
You will need:
200g flour
1tsp baking powder
4tbsp of milk powder
1tbsp sugar
1tsp cinnamon powder
Salt to taste
2 eggs
A cup of fresh berries
500-600ml water
How to:
Start by preparing the dry pancake mix before you go camping – weigh the flour, baking powder, milk powder, sugar, cinnamon powder, and salt and put them in a glass jar.
Add the eggs and water to the raw pancake mix in the glass jar when you want to make the pancakes. Mix properly.
Use a non-stick frying skillet and add a teaspoon of oil or butter if you have it.
Pour the pancake batter into the skillet and cook for a few minutes until it turns brown or is fully cooked.
