This upcoming weekend is May long, so it’s safe to say that camping season is officially upon us!
If you’re gearing up for a nature trip this weekend, don’t forget to pack for some healthy camping recipes. Eating well while away from home is always important, but it’s especially crucial when you’re roughing it in the great outdoors. We’ve gathered some of our favourite heart-healthy camping recipes that will help keep your energy levels up and your stomach happy.
Whether you’re cooking over a campfire or using a portable stove, these recipes are sure to hit the spot!
Need help packing? This blog will make sure you pack like a pro.
Breakfast
Healthy Chocolate Overnight Oats
Eat it cold or warm it up on the fire, it doesn’t matter! These overnight oats are delicious either way.
This recipe is super simple to make, can be made ahead of time, and is full of rich, indulgent flavour. It’s even gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan!
Recipe by Nutrition in the Ktich
Loaded Veggie Breakfast Skillet
Nothing says “camping” quite like a skillet breakfast, and this one won’t disappoint!
Packed with a variety of vegetables, crispy potatoes, and runny eggs, this recipe will give you all the energy you need to tackle the day’s activities.
Happy Camping Tip: Save time and packing space by pre-cutting all your veggies ahead of time.
Recipe by The Last Food Blog
Perfect Vegan Buckwheat Pancakes
Buckwheat is high in fibre, and fibre has been linked to a lower risk of heart disease.
These deliciously gluten-free, plant-based pancakes put a healthy twist on their traditional counterpart. But, you’ll never know, because they are just as tasty!
Happy Camping Tip: Don’t want to dirty a bowl? Put all your dry ingredients in a water bottle ahead of time. Simply add the wet ingredients when you’re ready, shake the bottle, and easily pour into a pan!
Recipe by Nutrition in the Ktich
Lunch
Campfire Nachos
Nachos over a campfire – yes please!
This dish provides an opportunity to use loads of vegetables, like corn, beans, and tomatoes, to top-off your nachos.
Recipe by The Live-in Kitchen
Actually, The Best Vegetarian Chilli Ever
Nothing cold about this chilli – it will warm you from the inside out on a brisk camping afternoon!
We guarantee that you won’t be missing the meat in this healthy camping recipe. With the perfect seasoning, sweet corn, and tender sweet potato, we can in fact confirm that this is actually the best vegetarian chilli ever.
Recipe by Ambitious Kitchen
The Perfect Grilled Pineapple Chicken Kabobs
Kabobs are so easy to prepare and cook, making them a camping essential.
The marinated chicken combined with the juicy pineapple and sharp red onions is a flavour combination that you will not forget.
P.S. If you’ve never had a grilled pineapple, your life is about to change with this recipe.
Recipe by Joyful Healthy Eats
Dinner
Sausage, Kale, and Potato Dinner Skillet
You won’t have to skip the class just because you’re in the woods – this dish is a show-stopper!
Loaded with dark leafy greens (so good for your heart), fresh splashes of lemon, and healthy oils, this skillet dinner will easily feed the whole family and have everyone coming up for seconds. And, this recipe is made all in one pan, making clean-up a breeze – bonus!
Happy Camping Tip: For an even healthier meal, substitute the sausage for tofu.
Recipe by The Modern Proper
Camping Chilli Mac
If you’re looking for the perfect camping comfort food, then look no further than this chilli mac & cheese.
This recipe is so easy, so savoury, and can be made in under 30 minutes. It kind of reminds us of healthy Hamburger Helper!
Happy Camping Tip: We recommend substituting the lean ground beef with ground turkey for a leaner option, or skipping the meat all together.
Recipe by Campfires and Cast Iron
Grilled Salmon In Foil Packets With Cherry Tomatoes
It wouldn’t be a camping trip without at least one foil packet meal!
These foil packets cook the salmon perfectly and seal in all the flavour of the delicious herbs and seasonings. The cherry tomatoes also add the perfect freshness to this amazingly light dish.
Recipe by Living Lou
There you have it! It is totally possible to enjoy home-cooked, healthy meals while camping – without sacrificing flavour. So, get ready to cook over a campfire and enjoy delicious and nutritious meals under the stars!
While you’re planning your camping trip, don’t forget to rent an aed and pick up a first aid kit!
