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If you want to rough it old-school while you explore the great outdoors, but don't exactly want to eat roasted beans out of a can, consider the convenience of make-ahead camping meals. Nothing's worse than sleeping outdoors without access to a shower than facing the wilderness on an empty stomach – it pays to be prepared.

You already have your camping essentials and your hydration must-haves ready – now, you just need to master these make-ahead camping meals and recipes that can easily be made ahead of time or prepped for easy cooking. Go, granola girl, go!

Tasty Pre-Made Camping Meals For Your Next Trip

Pressure Cooker Vegetarian Chili
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Make a biiiig batch of this vegetarian chili, and freeze half of it for your next camping adventure. When your tent is set up and you're ready for dinner, simply reheat the chili over the campfire or grill, add your favorite toppings, and dig in. (via Brit + Co)

Cast Iron Pizza
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If you thought homemade pizza was incompatible with campground cooking, this gooey pie will change your mind. All you need for this pizza is pre-made dough, a skillet, and the will to live cheesily. (via Brit + Co)

Campfire Peach Cobbler
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Pack a can of peach filling and chilled biscuit dough in a cooler, and heat it to sweet bubbly excellence over the campfire. With this easy make-ahead recipe, fireside dessert is taken care of in a jiffy. (via Brit + Co)

Barbecue Black Bean Tacos
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Vegetarians can still enjoy the meaty taste of barbecue with these well-seasoned black bean tacos, heated on a grill for *maximum* smokiness. (via Brit + Co)

Chicken Pepperoni Casserole
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Camp squad can't agree on chicken v. pizza? Settle that heated debate with this make-ahead casserole, filled with chicken breast, tomato sauce, and three kinds of cheese – yes, three! 😋 (via Brit + Co)

Pineapple Pork Kebabs
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These skewers actually benefit from being made in advance; they'll have extra time to soak up the savory-sweet marinade while you're on your way to camp. (via Brit + Co)

Summer Fruit Crisp
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Satisfy those end-of-day dessert cravings with this resourceful crisp, made with an oatmeal-brown-sugar base. We're salivating over this make-ahead camping meal already. (via Brit + Co)

Lamb Burgers
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There's a fair amount of advance prep for these burgers, but when you bite into the flavorful patties after a full day, the make-ahead camp meal planning will have been *well* worth it. Just make sure to pack the toppings separately and keep 'em cool. (via Brit + Co)

One-Pot Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili
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Recap the day's adventures around the campfire with hearty bowls of chili. This meat-free version made with sweet potatoes and black beans is a *super* easy make-ahead camping meal – and it reheats in no time. (via Brit + Co)

Vegan Portuguese Kale Soup
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Don't forget to bring lots of crusty bread to accompany this slightly spicy soup, which is swimming with potato pieces, lima beans, and vegan sausage. Traveling with a leakproof container will preserve this meal's freshness and flavor. (via Brit + Co)

Chickpea Salad Sandwich
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If you're somewhat challenged when it comes to starting a campfire, have no fear. This budget-friendly vegetarian meal comes together in minutes, no heat necessary. (via Brit + Co)

Jackfruit Burrito Bowls
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Pack your burrito bowl components in separate containers to avoid sogginess, then reheat the rice, beans, and jackfruit at camp before serving this delicious *and* nutritious make-ahead meal. (via Brit + Co)

Make-Ahead Spinach Mushroom Gnocchi Casserole
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Thyme-flavored three-cheese pasta is so cozy, you'll be tempted to eat it while curled up in your sleeping bag. (via Brit + Co)

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Fruit Skewers with Mason Jar Whipped Cream
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Get your daily serving of fruit in the form of dessert with these cinnamon-sugary foil packets. While you fire up the skewers, put your friend on jar-shaking duty to make the whipped cream. (via Brit + Co)

Easy Buttermilk Cornbread Muffins
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Whether you use it to sop up some chili, or slather it with honey butter for breakfast, slightly sweet cornbread is always a nice camping meal treat. Pre-portioned muffins mean you don't have to bother slicing cornbread at camp. (via Brit + Co)

Asparagus and Goat Cheese Frittata
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Camping with a sophisticate? Show them you know about fine cheeses with this yummy frittata, which looks and tastes fancy, but really has just five ingredients and only requires that you don't burn it. (via Brit + Co)

S'mores Sweet Potato
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Cook and stuff these sweet potatoes ahead of time, wrap them in foil, then let them become molten goodness over the campside stovetop. (via Brit + Co)

Campfire Cones
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Omit the bananas, and these campfire cones become a decadent make-ahead dessert. Stuff small sugar cones with your favorite blend of chocolate candies and marshmallows, then wrap in foil. Place them over the campfire at the end of the night for a few minutes, until the candy inside is gooey and melted! (via Brit + Co)

Mason Jar Ramen
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Instant noodles are a backpacking staple, but it gets better. Prep some mason jars of noodles, veggies, and seasonings at home, then fill with boiling water from your campfire kettle when you're ready to eat. (via Brit + Co)

Make-Ahead Breakfast Cookies
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Spare yourself the trouble of stoking a fire in the morning by bringing a no-heat breakfast with you. A blend of oats, banana, pineapple, and mango breakfast cookies, dotted with white chocolate chips, will energize you for a busy day outdoors! (via Brit + Co)

Cheesy Swirl Bread with Cheddar and Fig
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This particular homemade bread calls for weaving fig and cheddar into the dough, but you can go with whatever preserves and cheese you love together. Serve this with butter in the morning for breakfast, or as a side for supper. (via Brit + Co)

Campfire Veggie Sausage Packets
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Marinate chopped peppers, onions, and potatoes in your favorite seasonings. Combine the mixture with sliced vegetarian sausages when you reach your campsite, then wrap in foil and cook until steamy and *a little* browned at the edges. (via Brit + Co)

Lemon Chicken and Potatoes in Foil

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Individual chicken breasts are cooked atop mounds of Dijon-mustardy, lemony, herby red potatoes. Each camper gets their own chicken packet with this make-ahead camping meal, and there are no plates to wash. Score! (via Damn Delicious)

Southern Skillet Pimento Mac and Cheese

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Make your camping meal an ode to the South with this cheesy mac that's studded with peppers and crispy bacon. (via Pizzazzerie)

Make-Ahead Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches

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Eggs, cheese, and bacon (or sausage!) tucked into a warm English muffin is *just* the combination to fuel you for the day's adventures. Simply pre-assemble and reheat on site. (via The Cozy Cook)

Grilled Bratwurst Kebabs with Veggies

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There's nothing quite like the smoky aroma of sausages wafting off a hot grill. Fold yours into a hot dog bun, or eat it right off the skewer. (via A Fork's Tale)

Ham and Cheese Hash Brown Foil Packets

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Go the lazy-yet-tasty route with pre-made hash browns, salty ham, and a healthy handful of cheddar. Add a fried egg on top of each finished pouch for *extra* sustenance. (via Damn Delicious)

Carne Asada Skillet Nachos

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Gather around the campfire with a skillet full of crispy tortilla chips, piled high with tender steak, rich queso, and chopped veggies that you brilliantly prepped ahead of time. (via What's Gaby Cooking)

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Migas Breakfast Casserole

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Wake up your tent-mates in the tenderest way possible, with the aroma of gently reheating tortilla chips, jalapeños, and cheeeeese. (via Kitschen Cat)

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

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Leafy salads aren't... the best choice when camping. They just don't hold up well over time. Instead, make a salad full of crunchy veggies, herbs, and chickpeas that won't wilt in the cooler. (via My Food Story)

Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos

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Whip up a batch of breakfast burritos to take on your next excursion. Move them from freezer to cooler, then heat up in the morning over your fire or grill. (via Unsophisticook)

Smoky Chorizo and Butter Bean Hot Pot

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Few things are more comforting than a hot pot on a campfire. You can make this bite *completely* ahead of time, or prep the ingredients and cook it at camp. (via Lavender & Lovage)

Backpacker's Blueberry Crisp

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Dinner's just *not* complete without a little something sweet, so what better way to satisfy a dessert craving than this easy blueberry crisp made with granola, sugar packets, and dried blueberries? (via Fresh Off The Grid)

Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas

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If you make the filling of these crispy 'dillas ahead of time, you only need to assemble and griddle them at the campsite. Bonus points to this recipe for being vegetarian! (via Tabitha Talks Food)

Fried Pizzas

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If you thought pizza was incompatible with camp cooking, color you wrong. Prepare your dough and toppings at home, pack your trusty skillet, and give it a try. After the initial fry over the campfire, add your toppings and continue cooking until the pizza's nice and melty. (via Pinch Of Yum)

Kung Pao White Beans Skillet

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This vegan-ized skillet packs plenty of pre-hike fuel with white beans in place of chicken, plus some crunchy peanuts. (via Full Of Plants)

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Additional reporting by Sally Jones and Justina Huddleston.

This post has been updated from a previous post from March 2019.

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FAQs

What foods are good for the 21 day fix? ›

What is the 21-Day Fix eating plan?
  • Green container: Vegetables such as broccoli, spinach, and even pico de gallo.
  • Purple container: Fruits such as blueberries, strawberries, mango, and banana.
  • Red container: Proteins such as chicken breast, salmon, eggs, and tempeh.
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What are the rules for the 21 day fix meal plan? ›

The 21-Day Fix eating plan calls for three meals and three snacks a day, made up of the number of servings determined by your calorie need. However, the portion sizes are quite small, which means that some people may find they're not getting enough daily calories, even for just the 21 days of the plan.

Can you eat cheese on the 21 day fix? ›

You'll notice that avocado and nuts are at the top of the food list while cheese is at the bottom of the food list. You can use cheese in your blue container every day, but if you hit a weight loss stall you're going to want to switch these foods up a bit.

Can I eat bread on a 21 day fix? ›

So that tells us that every bread that has whole grain as the first ingredient is approved. Water is sometimes the 1st ingredient and that is fine., but if “whole” is the 1st or second word the bread product IS approved. Period. No need to read any further down that ingredient list.

How much weight can you lose in 20 days without eating? ›

People who fasted for five days lost about 4% to 6% of their weight; those who fasted for seven to 10 days lost about 2% to 10%, and those who fasted for 15 to 20 days lost 7% to 10%. Only a few of the studies in the review tracked whether participants gained back the weight they had lost once the fast ended.

Is peanut butter on 21 day fix? ›

The best option is to use real peanut butter. The healthy fats are good for you. However, if you do use PB2 count it as a teaspoon (you can add a little bit more).

What does cream cheese count as on a 21 day fix? ›

Technically, cream cheese is not on the 21 Day Fix food list. But Autumn has used it in several recipes and the macros are similar to other cheese products. You can also swap in Laughing Cow Cheese Triangles, but I prefer this recipe with reduced fat cream cheese.

Can you eat bananas on 21 day fix? ›

21 Day Fix Container Cheat Sheet:

Purple Container: Fruits like blueberries, strawberries, mango, and banana. Red Container: Proteins like chicken breast, salmon, eggs, and tempeh. Yellow Container: Carbohydrates like sweet potato, brown rice, tortillas, whole-wheat bread, and wine (yes, wine!).

Can you eat pasta on 21 day fix? ›

Thankfully you can still eat pasta on the 21 Day Fix, as long as you measure it according to your yellow container guidelines!

Can you have pizza on 21 day fix? ›

Cheese Pizza – You're allowed 1/4 of a 12″ pizza (mind you most pizzeria pizzas are NOT 12″) and it counts as 2 yellow and a blue on your Tally sheet. Do NOT make this meal the equivalent of calories to a full day of meals. This is why some people don't to use a cheat/splurge meal.

How many eggs can you have on 21 day fix? ›

Two large eggs equal one serving of protein with the 21 Day Fix. I usually make a batch using 4 eggs or 2 servings. With the assumption that you have already boiled eggs ready for this recipe, you can proceed with the recipe. If you do NOT have eggs boiled already just follow your favorite way of doing them 1st.

Can you have tortilla chips on 21 day fix? ›

I start these Sheet Pan Nachos by making homemade tortilla chips because regular tortilla chips are considered a treat swap on the 21 Day Fix for only 6…by making my own, I can have 12 chips for only ONE yellow, no swap!

What if I can't eat all my containers on 21 day fix? ›

What if I can't finish all my Containers? Just eat what you can. But don't use that as an excuse to skip your Green Containers (Vegetables)!. If you're not finishing meals, eat those first.

Is there an app to track 21 day fix containers? ›

21 Day Fix® Tracker – Official on the App Store.

How do I calculate my diet plan? ›

Understanding calorie needs
  1. Males: Calories per day = 10x(weight in kg) + 6.25x(height in cm) – 5x(age) + 5.
  2. Females: Calories per day = 10x(weight in kg) + 6.25x(height in cm) – 5x(age) – 161.

How do I work out my meal plan? ›

How to meal plan for beginners
  1. Step 1 | Figure out a plan. Before you jump into creating your first meal plan, think about what you want to get out of meal planning. ...
  2. Step 2 | Note what you have. ...
  3. Step 3 | Pick a few recipes. ...
  4. Step 4 | Make a grocery list. ...
  5. Step 5 | Shop, prep, and store.
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