Jason Andor: Best Hiking Meals

13 Hiking Foods to Take You to the Next Level

By Jason Andor

Hiking. Ah, yes, what great fun! But what good is it if you’ve no energy? You need to make sure the foods you get are doing your body well. If you don’t know where to start, don’t worry. I’ve got you covered.

Breakfast!Seriously. It’s the most important meal of the day.

MuesliNutrient-rich and packed with complex carbs, this classic dish is a sure fire way to start your day!

PorridgeIt sticks to your bones, yet

won’t weigh you down. Make it with oats, polenta, millet, quinoa– whatever

floats your boat!

PancakesWhether American-Style or pikelets, use whole wheat

flour to give them a healthy kick.

LunchWe all need a mid-day recharge

SalamiNo matter where you are, there’s always a place for

this Italian meat.

Salmon and Tuna

Canned, of course!

PittasYou can stuff pretty much

anything inside of this versatile bread

CheeseHow can you not?

DinnerThe great wind-down.

Cup a SoupQuick & Easy. Will never

let you down.

Dried Beef MinceAmazing alone, but when combined, the possibilities are

endless.

Dried Mash PotatoAll the filling goodness of porridge, but for later in the

evening.

Rice A reliable staple that can’t go wrong. Opt for a more

instant brand or one with fast cooking time.

Desert!

Instant PuddingGooey, yet somehow creamy. And always tasty.

ChocolateDeliciously intense, with a few health benefits to boot.