Hiking and Backpacking Paleo Recipe Index – Must Hike Must Eat (2024)

If you are looking for hiking and backpacking paleo recipes that are gluten, soy, dairy and nightshade free, my Hiking and Backpacking Paleo Recipe Index is the right place! This is my collection of the very foods I love to take on trail to keep me nourished. And they are pretty delicious if I don’t say so myself. If you are looking for something specific like AIP or carrots, use the search button at the bottom of the page to pull up recipes that fit that category.

If you want to learn more about eating paleo on the trail, read my page How To Go Backpacking Paleo. I also share some tips and ideas on lunches and snacks on How To Go Day Hiking Paleo. For some of the posts I have written about eating paleo and grain free outdoors, see below.

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    • Snacks
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch and Dinner
    • Miscellaneous
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Beverages

Paleo Hot Cocoa

Golden Milk or Turmeric Tea For The Trail

Dehydrated Lemon Slices For An Easy Trail Beverage

Dark Chocolate Almond Joy Smoothie Fat Bomb

Snacks

12 AIP Fat Bomb Recipes: A Self Care Arsenal

AIP Strawberry Lemonade Tiger Nut Trail Mix

More Snow Days and Keto Veggie Seasoned Walnut Mushroom Trail Mix

Banana Split Trail Mix

Dehydrated Watermelon

Sweet and Salty Coconut Chips

Spiced Coconut Chips

Lavendar Walnut Trail Mix

Bacon Trail Mix

Olive Oil and Sea Salt Dates

Love Yourself With Collagen Valentine Gummies

Wasabi Spiced Dehydrated Pear Slices

Garlic Nori Snacks

Dilly Lemon Roasted Veggie Collagen Bars and A Cooper Spur Snowshoe At Mount Hood

Pad Thai Snack Balls Dinner Along With How To Make Your Own Sauce Packets

Chimichurri Sauce And Dip (AIP, Nightshade Free and Paleo)

Berry Banana Kale Collagen Fruit Leather And A Snowshoe Trifecta

Banana Fudge Smoothie Leather

Lemony Ginger Crackers

Cheesy Emoticon Crackers

Garlic Cilantro Crackers

Guayaba Coco con Col Rizada Energy Balls

Tangy Bacon Pineapple Energy Balls

Classic Spumoni Energy Bites

Paleo Protein Sticks and Backpacking The Deception Creek Trail To The PCT

Vanilla Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Almonds (Paleo, Keto)

Chai Spiced Apple Rings

Bavarian Mustard Caraway Turkey Jerky

Lemon Capered Turkey Jerky

Horseradish Mushroom Jerky

Lamb With Rosemary Meatballs and Jerky

Oven Baked Walnuts with Homemade Ranch Seasoning

Zesty Coconut Ginger Walnuts

Paleo Mocha Nut Butter (And My Bone Health)

Rosemary Cranberry Pecans

Paleo Pumpkin Hummus

Prosciutto Date Wraps

Hickory Smoke Larabars

Breakfast

Paleo Crack-lin’ No Bran

Sweet Sage Sausage Hash

Smoky Bacon Sweet Potatoes

Orange Rhubarb Granola

Put The Lime In The Coconut Pineapple Granola (Grain Free)

Chocolate Paleo Granola

Pumpkin Spice Granola

Fruity Plantain Chip Breakfast

Festive Orange Pumpkin Cranberry Protein Breakfast Cookies

Plantain Chia Seed Breakfast Cookies

Super Food Breakfast Egg Cups

Grain Free Jat-juk And Crying In H Mart

Get Lucky: Basil Sausage Egg Muffins

Raspberry Rice Pudding

Huckleberry Scones and the Backpacking Test

Paleo Falafel

Lunch and Dinner

Thai Basil Chicken

Almond Ginger Chicken Satay

Sneaky Turkey Stroganoff

A Lo Cubano: Paleo Cuban Sandwich Backpacking Meal

Nightshade Free Marinara

Pad Thai Snack Balls Dinner Along With How To Make Your Own Sauce Packets

Southern Style Greens And The Cooking Gene

Paleo Ugly Fries

Easy Cheesy Pasta (Gluten Free, Vegan)

Vegetable Curry Noodles

Carrots With Ranch Dressing Soup and More Of The Same

Cashew Curry With Broccoli Rice

Pumpkin Curry Sauce

Egg Fried Cauliflower Rice, Glass Butte And The Painted Hills of Oregon

Paleo Broccoli Raisin Salad and Pretty Pebbles

Paleo Pesto Pizza Meal For The Trail

Deconstructed Paleo Sushi Roll

Nightshade Free Sweet Potato Chili

Meal Planning Boot Camp Day 4, Creamy Lemon Zinger Sweet Potato Soup

Cream of Wild Chanterelle Soup

(You Won’t Believe It’s Not) Paleo Loaded Instant Mashed Potatoes Meal

Sweet Potato Rice and Mash

Lemon Tarragon Chicken Salad

Mandarin Ginger Brussels Slaw

Miscellaneous

Raspberry Chia Jam (Paleo, Vegan)

Plum Lime Chia Jam

Stone Age Bread and Squirrels

Savory Kale Stone Age Bread

Double Chocolate Banana Bread

Banana Blueberry Coconut Good Morning Muffins (Nut Free)

Banana Chip Muffins

How To Dehydrate Yogurt For Hiking and Backpacking

Homemade Bouillon Powder

Apple Pie A La Mode Apple Dip

A few of the posts on Must Hike Must Eat to support your paleo lifestyle…

  • A 3 Day Meal Plan For Backpacking Paleo And Nightshade Free
  • 11+ Ideas For Paleo Breakfasts On The Trail That Don’t Need A Dehydrator
  • 10 Steps To Better Paleo Meal Planning
  • 10 of My Favorite Paleo and Nightshade Free Backpacking Meals
  • 8 Paleo Friendly Hot Drinks For Fall and Winter Hikes
  • Trail Meal Bases: 5 Grain Free Swaps
  • 10 Healthy Online Backpacking Meal Resources You Have To Try

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Hiking and Backpacking Paleo Recipe Index – Must Hike Must Eat (2024)

FAQs

What is the best food to eat while hiking? ›

3. For a Hike or Day Trip...
  • Trail mix.
  • Nuts, seeds, nut-based bars or nut butter packs.
  • Fresh, whole fruit that doesn't require refrigeration such as apples, bananas and oranges.
  • Dried or freeze-dried fruits and veggies.
  • Energy bars, chews or gels.
  • Granola or granola bars.
  • Ready-made tuna salad pouches.
Jul 5, 2022

How much food do I need for 7 days backpacking? ›

How much food should you take backpacking? It depends, but the short answer is about 2,500 to 4,500 calories of food per person per day.

What is the most calorie dense food for hiking? ›

The Highest Calorie Trail Foods
  • 200 calories/ounce: Macadamias, Pecans. 190: Brazil nuts, Walnuts. 180: Hazelnuts. 170: Peanuts. 160: Almonds, Cashews, Pine Nuts, Pistachios.
  • Next up are various seeds.
  • Finally, for breakfast, consider granola (120-150 calories/ounce) instead of oatmeal (80-100 calorie).

What are low GI foods for hiking? ›

It's best to have a breakfast and evening meal containing low glycaemic index (GI) carbohydrates. These carbohydrates break down and release glucose slowly, which means they will help sustain your energy for longer. Low GI foods include porridge, wholemeal damper, wholegrain bread, rice and some types of noodles.

What not to eat before a hike? ›

Sugary Foods. It can be quite tempting to indulge in some chocolate or fruit juice before your hike, thinking it may boost your energy. But the truth is, they have the opposite effect on your body. Just like carbonated drinks, sweet treats may give you a quick boost of energy, but they won't sustain you for long.

What is a good energy snack for hiking? ›

Almonds, cashews, walnuts, peanuts and pistachios are all good sources of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats. These are great satiating foods that provide the sustained energy needed for hiking and camping. Note: I would suggest pistachios in the shell since it's easy to overconsume them otherwise.”

What is the 20% rule for backpacking? ›

Pack Weight for Backpacking and Hiking

A loaded backpacking pack should not weigh more than about 20 percent of your body weight. (If you weigh 150 pounds, your pack should not exceed 30 pounds for backpacking.) A loaded day hiking pack should not weigh more than about 10 percent of your body weight.

What non perishable food is good for hiking? ›

Non-refrigerated Camping Lunch
  • Rice and beans.
  • Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
  • Mac and cheese.
  • Avocado toast.
  • Bagel.
  • Grilled Cheese.
  • Potato with bacon and vegetables.
  • Tuna packets, crackers, and veggies.
May 17, 2022

What is the best meat and cheese for backpacking? ›

Best meats and cheeses to pack:

Hard salami. Beef or turkey jerky. Summer sausage. Salmon, chicken, or tuna in foil packets.

What is the best lightweight food for backpacking? ›

Meal Planning and Ultralight Backpacking Food Ideas

Start by picking a protein (dehydrated chicken, ground beef, shrimp), then choose a starch (instant rice, instant mashed potatoes, couscous, dehydrated quinoa, instant refried beans), and finally add dehydrated vegetables and spices.

What is a good lunch for backpacking? ›

As foodie experts, here is our list of the 25 Best No Cook Backpacking Lunch Ideas for your next hike:
  • Nuts. ...
  • Cheese, Crackers, and Salami. ...
  • Cold Ramen. Ramen. ...
  • Couscous. Couscous. ...
  • Gazpacho. Gazpacho. ...
  • Tuna Packets with Crackers. Tuna Packets. ...
  • Sardines. Sardines. ...
  • Backpackers Crepes. Peanut Butter & Gronolla Tortilla Wrap.
Sep 26, 2022

What are high carb backpacking foods? ›

Fruits, vegetables, pasta, rice, crackers, chips, quinoa, cereal, and oatmeal are common hiker foods that contain carbohydrates.

What foods have a 0 glycemic index? ›

Chicken, beef, fish, and eggs all have a GI of zero because they contain zero or very small amounts of carbohydrates and have a minimal effect on blood sugar levels. Increasing your overall protein intake and reducing your intake of high-GI carbs may help improve blood sugar control.

What are the top 10 low glycemic foods? ›

These are our top 10 affordable, healthy low GI foods:
  • Bread. ...
  • Oats. ...
  • Apples. ...
  • Pears. ...
  • Bananas. ...
  • Chickpeas. ...
  • Lentils. ...
  • Red kidney beans. Continuing down the canned food aisle and rounding out our list is red kidney beans.

Are sweet potatoes high in glycemic? ›

Sweet potatoes are known to be high in fiber and have a low glycemic index, which results in a less immediate impact on blood glucose levels. This can help people with diabetes keep their blood sugar levels in check. Sweet potatoes can be: Baked or microwaved.

What food is good for long distance walking? ›

'Every hour, top up nutrient stores with carbohydrates by snacking on granola bars, liquid carbohydrates such as juice or squash, fruit, yogurt or sandwiches, Jenaed suggests. Food and travel writer Caroline Eden, an ardent walker, also nibbles as she goes.

How often should you eat while hiking? ›

Eat Small and Often

Snacking regularly (every one to two hours), as opposed to three big set meals a day, is conducive to a more efficient hiking approach. You are not as weighed down with a full stomach, your muscles won't be as stiff because your breaks aren't as long and it's better for your digestive system.

What is the best drink for hiking? ›

For variety, consider alternating between plain water and a sports drink with electrolytes. This will retain fluids, maintain energy, balance electrolyte levels, and thus make hiking more enjoyable.

What are the best snacks for hiking in hot weather? ›

Nuts, nut butter, seeds, and seed butter are all perfect options for a quick and easy summertime hiking snack packed with protein. Stock up on your favorite nuts like almonds, cashews, walnuts, and some seeds like pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds for a variety of hiking snacks to easily enjoy on the go.

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