21 Vegan Recipes To Make On Your Next Camping Trip (2024)

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    1. Vegan Tacos

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    Get that big taco flavor out in the backcountry. These vegan tacos take just a few minutes to make, but they’ll be gone in seconds. Get the full recipe here.

    2. Savory Grilled Tofu

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    This crispy tofu snack is a delicious vegan take on a corn dog. Get the full recipe here.

    3. Vegetable & Tofu Kebab

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    Make the most of your fire pit grill with these build-it-yourself kebabs. Marinate at home if you can, add some extra sauce onsite if you can’t. Get the full recipe here.

    5. Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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    Break out the cast iron skillet and roast up some brussels sprouts, onions, and grape tomatoes. Caramelized veggies are delicious veggies. Get the full recipe here.

    6. Vegan Smores

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    A legendary campfire classic, now in (relatively) guilt-free vegan form. Get the full recipe here.

    7. Elote (Mexican Grilled Corn)

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    A spicy, zesty take on grilled corn. Add some vegan mayo for the full Mexican Street Food Experience™. Get the full recipe here.

    8. Campfire Paella Primavera

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    Bring a bit of Spanish flair into the backcountry with this cast iron paella. Get the full recipe here.

    9. Vegan Chili

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    When the sun goes down and it starts to get cold out, there is nothing quite as comforting as a big heaping bowl of chili. Get the full recipe here.

    10. Vegan Tofu Scramble Burrito

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    Washing dishes in the morning sucks. This tofu scramble burrito is the prefect “in-hand” camping breakfast. Get the full recipe here.

    11. Cinnamon & Sugar Grilled Peaches

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    “Movin’ to the country, Gonna eat me a lot of peaches.” Get your fill with some cinnamon and sugar-covered grilled peaches.

    12. Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Curry

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    Easy to make and oh so filling, this Sweet Potato Peanut Butter curry is a great way to refuel. Get the full recipe here.

    13. BBQ Jackfruit Sliders

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    For maximum flavor, make ahead to let the jackfruit marinate and reheat when you get to the campsite. Or, make it onsite and just add a little extra bbq sauce. Get the full recipe here.

    14. Mashed Chickpeas Salad Sandwich

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    Make these babies in the morning and take them with you on a hike. Solves the “What the hell do I eat for lunch?” conundrum of camping. Get the full recipe here.

    15. Kale & Cannellini Bean Soup

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    Cannellini beans + Kale + Quinoa = TONS of protein. Get the full recipe here.

    16. Foil Packet Potatoes with Rosemary & Paprika

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    Good old hobo packets. Wrap some potatoes, onions, and spices in tinfoil and let it cook in the embers of your fire. Virtually impossible to screw up, delicious 99.9% of the time. Get the full recipe here.

    17. Mango Avocado Salsa

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    A perfect pre-dinner snack, this mango avocado salsa puts a tropical twist on traditional guacamole. Get the full recipe here.

    18. Breakfast Banana Boat

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    Desert for breakfast? Yes please! These Banana Boats are definitely worth getting out of your sleeping bag for. Get the full recipe here.

    19. Sweet Potato and Spinach Dhal

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    A great Indian seasoned one-pot meal that’s perfect for serving large groups. Get the full recipe here.

    20. Vegan Quesadillas

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    The perfect combination of crunchy and chewy, these vegan quesadillas are super easy to make using a cast iron pan or fire pit grill. Get the full recipe here.

    21. Five Minute Vegan Pancakes

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    These five minute vegan pancakes will be ready to eat before the coffee is done. Don’t forget the maple syrup! Get the full recipe here.

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    FAQs

    Is camping Vegan? ›

    While being out in the wild should be a perfect fit for vegans, unfortunately, traditional camping meals tend to rely heavily on animal products. But, it doesn't need to be that way! There are a lot of delicious vegan meals you can try on your next camping trip.

    What should I prepare for a vegan guest? ›

    Your houseguest would most likely be happy with oatmeal or granola with almond milk and fruit for breakfast, nut butters, hummus, salads with beans, fruits and vegetables, and nuts for lunch, and grilled or sautéed veggies with a whole grain like quinoa are for dinner.

    What vegan food to pack for camping? ›

    10 Vegan Snacks
    • 1. Fruits and Veggies. This one is obvious, but a banana, apple, bag of carrots, and other ready-to-go produce is easy, light, and most importantly, nutrient-dense.
    • Pita and Hummus. ...
    • Nuts and Seeds. ...
    • Tortilla Chips, Salsa, and Guacamole. ...
    • Granola Bars. ...
    • Potato Chips. ...
    • Dried fruit. ...
    • Oreos.
    Feb 16, 2024

    What is surprisingly not vegan? ›

    Beer and Wine

    Isinglass, a gelatin-based substance derived from fish, is used as a clarifying agent in some beer and wine. Other non-vegan ingredients sometimes used are casein (from milk) and egg whites.

    What veggies are cooked for camping? ›

    Grill It Up

    If you have a grill top, or a portable grill, thread some chopped bell peppers, onions and zucchini onto a skewer and grill them right alongside your steak. When using wood skewers, soak them in water ahead of time to avoid burning the ends.

    What food can you take camping without cooking? ›

    Here are some amazing camping lunch ideas, no cooking necessary.
    • Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches. A classic for a reason, PB&J sandwiches are always a good option when you're looking for an easy no-cook camping food. ...
    • Cold Cuts and Cheese. ...
    • Cold Sandwiches. ...
    • Beans. ...
    • Salads. ...
    • Wraps.

    What foods are good for camping? ›

    The Ultimate List of Essential Foods to Take Camping
    • Bread. This could be anything from a freshly baked wholemeal loaf to a packet of flatbreads Anything versatile you can make a quick meal with is excellent to have on hand.
    • Eggs. ...
    • Fruit. ...
    • Vegetables. ...
    • Potatoes. ...
    • Cereal. ...
    • Oats. ...
    • Pasta.

    Which foods are surprisingly vegan? ›

    Top 10 surprising vegan foods
    • Crumpets. This might be an obvious one to some, but a quick poll with our vegan and dairy-free friends shows many mistakenly believe crumpets contained dairy. ...
    • Dark chocolate. Chocoholics assemble! ...
    • Cream crackers. ...
    • (Some) biscuits. ...
    • (Some) crisps. ...
    • Ice Cream. ...
    • Pasta. ...
    • Peanut butter.

    How to go vegan without dying? ›

    Our Guidelines For Eating A Plant-Based Diet
    1. Eat plenty of nutrient-dense vegetables at every meal.
    2. Eat a wide variety of organic, unprocessed foods.
    3. Eat protein with every meal.
    4. If you choose to eat grains, pick minimally processed grains like quinoa, amaranth, and oats.
    Mar 2, 2014

    What is vegan for beginners? ›

    A vegan diet is a plant-based plan that excludes all animal products, like meat, fish, dairy and even honey (because it's made by bees, so it's considered an animal product). Its cousin, the vegetarian diet, is a bit broader and excludes meat and fish but includes dairy and eggs.

    What is the easiest camping food? ›

    Dinner
    • Chicken and Veggie Shish Kabobs. These shish kabobs are an easy camping meal - just roast them over a fire or a grill and you're ready to go! ...
    • Shrimp and Summer Veggie Foil Packets. ...
    • Crockpot Chicken BBQ Sandwiches. ...
    • S'mores Brownies. ...
    • No-Bake Camping Cookies. ...
    • Dirt Pudding Cups.

    What dishes are best for camping? ›

    • pizzas (try a flatbread, toss with some can chicken/artichokes/olives/tomatoes)
    • grilled sandwiches (panini style)
    • hobo meals(foil packets filled with veggies/protein)
    • shish-kabob.
    • eggs/pancakes/breakfast burritos.
    • kettle type foods(chili/stew/sausage+potatoes+green beans)
    • grilled fruit/veggies/steaks/chicken/ribs.

    What food to take camping for 2 nights? ›

    The Weekend Camping Grocery List
    • Fruit, such as apples, bananas, oranges, nectarines, grapes.
    • Vegetables for snacking, such as carrots, cucumbers, peas, celery, bell peppers.
    • Bagged salad mix.
    • Lettuce or spinach.
    • Potatoes.
    • Onions.
    • Corn on the cob or other seasonal vegetables.
    Aug 26, 2022

    Can you be vegan in the wilderness? ›

    But you would need an environment that provided a strong mix of fruits, vegetables, seeds certainly, and some climates simply wouldn't provide for comfortable vegan bushcraft. ' RISING Which wild plants provide protein? RM 'Well, nuts are the most obvious source of protein if you can find them.

    Are the Thru Hikers vegan? ›

    The Trek Data suggests that approximately 7% of 2022 AT hikers were vegetarian and an additional 4% were vegan.

    Is beer technically vegan? ›

    Most beers are vegan. Beer is typically prepared from barley malt, water, hops, and yeast, making it suitable for most vegans. Unfortunately, there are some styles that use non-vegan finings in their brewing process, which means that some beers are not suited for people attempting to live a cruelty-free lifestyle.

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