Easy Camping Snack Ideas
If you love the great outdoors, you’re likely one of the six in ten Americans who go camping regularly. The best camping trips, whether they’re just for one night or a week, all have one thing in common: Proper preparation.
Packing the right gear is essential to ensure everyone has a great time. When creating your equipment list, don’t forget the food — including plenty of nutritious camping snack ideas. Whether you’re rocking out at a festival or exploring the woods, the right camping snacks can help you keep your energy levels up and enjoy every moment.
Nutritious and Delicious Camping Snacks
Camping snacks complement your meals by giving you a nutritional boost throughout the day. When you’re out walking, swimming, climbing rocks, or even dancing to a favorite band, you’re using a lot of energy. With that in mind, you want nutritious snacks that keep you feeling full.
Of course, take everyone’s tastes into account too. Camping should be fun, so look for camping snacks that pack plenty of flavor as well as goodness.
Grab & Go Camping Snacks
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If you’re heading out on impromptu hikes and other adventures, grab-and-go snacks are ideal. Just pop some in your backpack and away you go. Here are a few easy grab-and-go camping snack ideas anyone can try.
Cheese Sticks and Crackers
Cheese and crackers are a great protein/carb combo. Pack a few pieces of cheese into a sealable bag with a handful of crackers for a quick snack that will help keep you full.
GoGo squeeZ® Fruit & veggieZ Pouches
No need to pack utensils with resealable pouches you can eat straight from the packaging. GoGo squeeZ® fruit & veggieZ snacks are made with real fruits and veggies and have no sugar added, making for a convenient, nutritious and tasty snack that the whole family will love.
GoGo squeeZ® Active Fruit Blend Pouches with Electrolytes
GoGo squeeZ® Active Fruit Blend with Electrolytes pouches can be an ideal camping snack, offering a convenient and nutritious option for outdoor enthusiasts. Made with real fruit and no sugar added*, these pouches provide some essential minerals such as antioxidants and electrolytes. Their portable, mess-free design makes them great for on-the-go consumption during hikes or around the campfire, ensuring a tasty and refreshing snack to keep the fun going during outdoor adventures.
*Not a Low Calorie food. Products contain 11-12g of sugar and 60 calories per serving.
DIY Camping Snacks
If you have time during your camping prep, you can make the following camping snacks with just a few accessible ingredients you can even buy in bulk at your local grocery store.
Homemade Trail Mix Recipes
Trail mix brings together tons of your favorite ingredients in an easy-to-carry combo. Here are a few ideas:
- Chocolate chips, dried cherries, animal crackers, and almonds.
- Unsalted peanuts, mixed chocolate (white, milk, and dark) chips, and raisins.
- Dried pineapple or peach, coconut shreds, and cashew nuts.
Fun tip: Put little tubs of your ingredients out and let family members make their own combo straight into a resealable bag or tub.
Meat Roll-Ups
Simply roll cooked, cold ham, beef, or sliced turkey into convenient cylinders. Add a cheese slice for some calcium and protein.
Banana Boats
These are a great snack for around the campfire. Slice a banana lengthwise, but not all the way through. Pull it slightly open and add toppings/fillings, e.g.:
- Smores-style crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows.
- Cherries, toasted coconut, and white chocolate
- Peanut butter, chocolate sauce, and a favorite breakfast cereal.
Try to combine something soft with something crunchy. Cook banana boats in foil on a grill or around the edge of a campfire — use gloves and tongs!
Popcorn Mix
Add dried fruit, cereal, or chocolate to your favorite popcorn. Ideal for a spooky storytime next to the campfire!
Puppy Chow
Puppy chow or muddy buddies needs to be made at home before setting out. Melt peanut butter, chocolate, and a little butter together and add to plain Chex-style cereal. Mix well, then shake in powdered sugar.
High Protein Snack Options
These high-protein camping snack ideas are ideal for active campers!
Trail Mix
For a high-protein trail mix, add sunflower seeds, almonds, cashews, pumpkin seeds, and your choice of berries.
No Bake Protein Bites
Forget spending hours baking. These DIY no-bake protein bites are super simple and convenient. Combine peanut butter, honey, oats, shredded coconut, chocolate chips, and flaxseed. Roll into balls and freeze until ready to go camping!
High Carbohydrate Snack Options
Add high-carb camping snacks to your gear list to help keep you hiking, boating, boarding, or dancing all day.
Bananas
A single banana contains a whopping 28 grams of carbohydrates. It’s also high in fiber and potassium as well as plenty of other healthy micronutrients.
Dried Fruits
Dried fruit contain easily digestible carbs that keep you going for hours.
Enjoying Your Camping Adventure with Tasty Snacks
At GoGo squeeZ®, we love seeing you and your family get out and GoGo! Give it everything you’ve got with the right camping snacks that help keep you on the go for longer. Better yet, take the stress out of camping planning with our convenient pouches — all you have to worry about is not forgetting the sleeping bags!
