7 healthy lunch box ideas to take on a camping trip

1. Flatbreads

One of the best things about flatbreads is that they are easy to pack versus a chunky loaf of bread. Fill them with your choice of protein and salad, or pack everything separately and have fun making a healthy wrap, pitta or maybe even a flatbread pizza together.

2. Rice bowls

This one’s really easy, all you have to do is cook up a big batch of rice, combine it with chicken slices, onions, peppers, mushrooms – whatever you like – and pack it away in a bowl. You can prepare all of your healthy ingredients beforehand and then just pop it in your bag.

3. Pasta pots

Just like rice bowls, pasta pots are super convenient too. Boil up plenty of wholewheat pasta in a saucepan, and add in your tomato sauce, basil and other ingredients for a hearty Italian camping feast. Let it cool and then simply spoon into individual pots.

 

 

 

4. Soup

Soup is one of the easiest and most nutritious meals you can prepare for camping. Whether you decide to go with chunky soups or a blitzed up version, this is great opportunity to pack your kids’ camping lunches with goodness. Use a base of tomato or flavoursome stock and you’ll be able to mask all manner of healthy ingredients within the soup. Spinach, broccoli, peppers… the choice is yours.

5.Hearty salads

We’re not talking about a little lettuce, cucumber and tomato here – although they are all fine and could be included in any salad – we’re talking the nutrient punch that comes from quinoa, lentils and beans. Mix with a little lemon vinegar dressing, add in some salad leaves, tuna and boiled eggs and you’ve got a twist on a nicoise salad. Fuel and flavour all in one.

6.Homemade granola

Granola is the perfect start to the day and it’s also great for a lunchtime snack. But rather than pour it out of a cardboard box you can make your own. Toast off some oats, nuts and pumpkin seeds, combine with some dried fruit and you’ve got homemade granola on the go. The slow-release carbohydrate kick will keep everyone going until the next meal.

7.Eggs

This one’s a little different, as you definitely will need a heat supply, or at least have to eat them within a day of cooking. Scrambled, poached, boiled or fried, pop your pan over the campfire and enjoy the goodness. Alternatively you can take some hard-boiled eggs with you and pop them into your rice bowls, pasta pots or flatbreads.

Pack some or all of these healthy lunch box ideas and you’ll have happy campers!

 

 

Adapted from bigmaninthewoods