Backpacking Oatmeal

Name: Backpacking Oatmeal
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 cup instant oats; 2 tablespoons chia seeds; 2 tablespoons slivered almonds; 4 teaspoons brown sugar; 2 teaspoons powdered peanut butter (such as PB2®); 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.5 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 pinch salt; 2 cups water; 1 (1.2 ounce) package peanut butter (such as Justin's®)

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This backpacking oatmeal recipe is quick to prepare and effortless to cook at camp. I created it for a bike ride from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. It makes enough to leave two people feeling very full, and it provides a mix of carbs and protein that’s needed for a long day of biking or hiking.

Submitted by opequan

Updated on March 6, 2024

Oatmeal topped with almonds arranged as a star

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

2

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Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

1 cup instant oats
2 tablespoons chia seeds
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
4 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons powdered peanut butter (such as PB2)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 pinch salt
2 cups water
1 (1.2 ounce) package peanut butter (such as Justin's)

Directions

Combine oats, chia seeds, almonds, brown sugar, powdered peanut butter, cinnamon, cocoa powder, and salt in a zip-top sandwich bag before your trip.
When ready to cook, bring water to a boil in a pot. Pour oatmeal mixture into the pot and briefly stir. Remove from the heat. Cover until water is fully absorbed, about 5 minutes. Stir in peanut butter.

Tips

If this meal is for one person, just halve the recipe when packing. If packing for a multi-day trip, use a bag for each day to simplify cooking. I use a Nalgene bottle to measure the water.

Any of Justin's nut butters work well.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

389	Calories
18g	Fat
48g	Carbs
13g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 389
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g	23%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Sodium 283mg	12%
Total Carbohydrate 48g	17%
Dietary Fiber 11g	38%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 13g	26%
Vitamin C 2mg	2%
Calcium 258mg	20%
Iron 14mg	76%
Potassium 340mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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