12 Make-Ahead Snacks You Can Take Camping

Posted by Allison Day on June 28, 2017

Time to pack up the tent, the mini stove, the matches and the s’mores kit — it’s camping season, at last! Don’t get caught in the woods without something to eat this summer with these make-ahead snacks. Whether you find yourself fishing, hiking, building a fire or simply lounging by the campfire, take an afternoon to meal-prep these do-ahead snacks for your tastiest, most energized camping trip yet.

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Homemade Granola Bars

All of the best things in trail mix, stuck together in a portable granola bar. This family-size snack can be made completely ahead and individually wrapped for camping hunger emergencies. Don’t get caught on trails without one of these homemade granola bars. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/homemade-granola-bars/15364/" target="_blank">Ina Garten's Homemade Granola Bars</a>
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Roasted Spiced Almonds

Health nuts will love these crunchy, salty roasted almonds for a protein boost. Toss them in a plastic baggie and pack flat in your camping backpack. This low-volume, nutrient-dense snack was made for backcountry trailblazers. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/roasted-spiced-almonds/14723/" target="_blank">Roasted Spiced Almonds</a>
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Gluten-Free Cheesy Crackers

Keep those with dietary restrictions happy with cheesy, gluten-free crackers. Store them in a plastic container and toss in your camping bag to avoid a cracker crushing mishap. Little ones will love to nibble on these, but we think they’d go well with a beer around the campfire for adults, too. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/kids-can-make-healthy-gluten-free-cheesy-crackers/18726/" target="_blank">Gluten-Free Cheesy Crackers</a>
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Classic Banana Bread

Nothing beats this classic snack. Banana bread packs easily and gets better a few days after baking it, giving it serious make-ahead cred. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/classic-banana-bread/18775/" target="_blank">Classic Banana Bread</a>
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Easy No-Bake Fruit and Nut Granola Bars

There’s no need to heat up your house with the oven to prepare your camping snacks. These super-easy, no-bake bars will sustain you from the car ride to the campsite. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/blog/easy-no-bake-fruit-and-nut-granola-bars-36540/" target="_blank">Easy No-Bake Fruit and Nut Granola Bars</a>
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Raspberry Peach Fruit Leather

Summer fruits are delicate, especially raspberries and peaches, taking up valuable real estate in your camp cooler. Instead of enjoying them fresh, turn the tart, tangy and sweet summer candy into homemade fruit leather. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/raspberry-peach-fruit-leather/13665/" target="_blank">Anna Olson’s Raspberry Peach Fruit Leather</a>
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Pretzel Sparklers

The campfire won’t be the only thing lit this summer. Salty pretzels get a sweet dip for a portable, snack time ode to the Canada Day summer sparkler. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/canada-day-pretzel-sparklers/18516/" target="_blank">Pretzel Sparklers</a>
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Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

Before you pack up the cast iron skillet for your camping trip, employ the do-it-all kitchen tool to make a giant share-cookie. Slice before you head to the campsite or transport the entire cookie and slice to order when you’ve arrived. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chocolate-chip-skillet-cookie/20255/" target="_blank">Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie</a>
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Baked Beet Chips

Skip the deep fryer and starchy potatoes, instead baking up a tray of energizing beet chips. Their earthy flavour will be naturally in-tune with your campsite surroundings. Get the recipes for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/baked-beet-chips/15813//" target="_blank">Baked Beet Chips</a>
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Slow Cooker Spiced Nuts

Set it… but don’t forget to pack this spicy snack mix. No refrigeration is required, a handful will sustain campers in-between activities and, being practically indestructible, you won’t be left with a squished snack when hunger strikes. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/slow-cooker-spiced-nuts/19554/" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Spiced Nuts</a>
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Chocolate chip cookies but in bar form, the bottoms of these cookies are crispy, while the centres are thick and gooey. You're on vacation after all! Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/easy-chocolate-chip-cookie-bars/20261/" target="_blank">Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars</a>
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Granola

You certainly can’t make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches days in advance, but this granola is another story. Pack in a bag to snack on during the day, or turn into a quick on-the-go hiking breakfast at the crack of dawn. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/peanut-butter-and-jelly-granola/19542/" target="_blank">Peanut Butter and Jelly Granola</a> Allison Day is a cookbook author, nutritionist (RHN) and the creator of the award-winning food blog <a href="http://yummybeet.com/" target="_blank">Yummy Beet</a>.
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