This DIY packaged meal is great for the backcountry. It is lightweight and super easy to prepare both in the kitchen and the backcountry. It is tasty, filling, and packed full of energy. It’s a real treat to eat any time of the day, especially after settling into a glassing spot at daybreak.
This backcountry recipe has been adapted from one I found on the recipe site, Cookie and Kate. It has several aspects which I find important for a backcountry hunt. Such as a healthy ration of calories, fat, carbohydrates, and protein. The fiber and whole grains in granola will leave you feeling satisfied for hours. It’s also a quick source of energy capable of fueling a long day of packing or hiking.
Backcountry DIY Packaged Meal - Granola
Brian T.Ingredients
- 6 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 1/2 - 2 cups nuts and seeds (I use ½ cup chopped pecans, ½ cup chopped walnuts, ½ cup sliced almonds, ¼ cup sunflower seeds)
- 3 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 tbsp fine sea salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanila extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1 cup dried fruit (I use cranberries, blueberries, and goji berries)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, combine and stir together oil, syrup, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- Stir in the oats, nuts, chia seeds, and salt.
- Spread the oats onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 24 minutes until golden brown, stirring halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
Packaging
I package these DIY meals in an 8-inch by 10-inch pouch. Each package contains granola, an individual package of dehydrated or freeze-dried fruit, and a package of powdered almond milk. The recipe makes 6 meals using the following portions. Each package weighs just over 8 ounces.
Of course, these can be adapted in a variety of ways to suit your needs.
Fruit
¼ cup of dehydrated or freeze-dried fruit vacuum sealed as small as possible.
MILK
The overall package size is sealed at 4 inches in width. They work well as 11-inch tall bags marked with a fill line at 5 1/2 inches. That size makes 1 1/2 cups of milk with 3 tbsp of powdered almond milk. The taller bag size allows the powdered milk to be thoroughly mixed with water before mixing it with the granola.
Granola
1 ½ cups of granola into each package.
Seal and enjoy!
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Great meal if you like granola. Very easy to make. Might need a little more sweetner.