Serving Size:
4 servings
Time:
5–10 minutes
Difficulty:
Budget:
$2.85/serving
Oatmeal is a camping staple. Here’s my go-to recipe I take with me on trips to the parks. With all dry ingredients, this meal has an incredible shelf-life and packs well for any camping or backpacking trip. The coconut flakes sweeten the oatmeal and add a hint of creaminess without needing to use perishable dairy ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup dried blueberries
- 1/4 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt
Utensils
- medium saucepan
- stove
- spoon
Directions
At home:
1
Combine all ingredients into a resealable bag and shake well.
On the road:
2
When ready to eat, pour desired amount of oatmeal mixture and twice as much boiling water into bowl and stir. Let sit until fully absorbed (about 5 minutes), stirring occasionally. Enjoy.
Try this: For variety, swap out the almonds and blueberries for these combos:
- Pecans + dried apples
- macadamia nuts + dried bananas
- walnuts + chocolate chips
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