30 Ridiculously Easy Camping Foods (With Recipes!) for Your Next Trip

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All you need are bananas, eggs, and your favorite protein powder to make these quick and healthy pancakes. They're super customizable, meaning you can top yours with anything from a chocolate smiley face

to a blueberry heart, or do a different topping every day.

If you're camping but still want a hearty meal that tastes just like Grandma used to make, turn to this simplified beef stroganoff. It's the most high-effort recipe on this list, but it only requires one skillet.

The minimal advance prep will go a long way in this camping meal idea.

Whether you're in the car on the way to your campsite (roadtrip!) or you're already around the campfire, you need some snacks! This DIY beef jerky is an easy way to make your own, no dehydrator required.

The key to getting jerky that everyone is sure to love is actually in how you cut it. Slice along the grain for chewy, or against the grain for tender.

If you never thought canned peaches and refrigerated biscuit dough could make you sing, you underestimated canned peaches and refrigerated biscuit dough.

When dusted with cinnamon sugar and cooked over the fire, they're sweet, buttery, and the perfect vehicle for copious amounts of whipped cream.

These bite size roll ups are literally one of the easiest snacks you'll ever make. All you need is ham, cream cheese, and pickles, and you've got yourself one salty, creamy camping food.

You can make them ahead of time to grab anytime you're hungry, or wait until you set up your tent.

If you've never had a frittata before, think of it like a cousin to omelettes or a quiche, just without the crust. Asparagus and goat cheese make this pick extra springlike, but you can sub for your favorite cheese or even skip the cheese

(and sub the cream) for a non-dairy alternative. This is one breakfast recipe you can make right over the fire.

Turn a bag of tortilla chips into breakfast with these hearty chilaquiles. This Mexican-inspired dish is basically breakfast lasagna, as it comes together easily with layers of salsa, beans, chips, and cheese — plus some eggs on top.

This camping recipe only requires a few minutes, which makes it the perfect dinner after a hike or while the rest of the fam is telling scary stories around the fire. Not only is it bursting with flavors of cheese, pesto, and tomatoes,

but there's basically no cleanup required. Big thumbs up from us.

Store-bought dough is going to help you save a ton of time one making this pizza recipe. You can cut the slices as big or small as you and the fam want, and with lots of cheese and veggies, this pie will bring a smile to everyone's faces!

Brussels sprouts are great for getting some extra antioxidants and fiber. With parmesan cheese and a DIY Caesar dressing, this campfire food just got a whole lot tastier.

Chop the sprouts and mix up the dressing beforehand so when dinnertime rolls around, you can just assemble and go.

Cool pesto and crumbly feta on top of silky salmon filets will always feel restorative, no matter how hot it is outside. This is definitely on our best camping food list!

If you're somewhat challenged when it comes to starting a campfire, have no fear. This budget-friendly vegetarian meal comes together in minutes, no heat necessary.

This is especially great for camping trips in the dead of summer.

Casseroles are one of the ultimate comfort foods and this recipe (complete with three different cheeses, mushrooms, and plenty of thyme) is as cozy as it gets. Make it at home or cook it up in a skillet right over the fire.

Either way, you won't be disappointed.

Perfect for anyone who can't eat meat, or if you're trying to eat more plant-based meals, this jackfruit recipe is the perfect way to get everything you love about burrito bowls without the meat.

Once assembled, top with avocado, corn, onions, and salsa.

This might be the fanciest pasta salad we've eaten. The bright colors and tangy flavors make it the perfect warm weather recipe, and the perfect lunch on any camping adventure!

Prosciutto, edamame, and cantaloupe come together for a sweet and salty camping food you have to taste to believe.

When it's time to break out the dessert, consider these delicious cones. All you have to do is stuff a cone with your favorite chocolate candies, marshmallows, and nuts and wrap it in aluminum foil.

It becomes its own campfire packet! Just set it over the fire for a few minutes to melt the chocolate.

Behold, exhibit number 700 why butter and sugar make everything better. Here, they're slathered onto your favorite summer fruits, which are formed into skewers and grilled in foil packets.

While they cook, have fun shaking up some mason-jar whipped cream — just try not to eat it all with a spoon before the fruit is done.

Bring pre-marinated chicken and wrap fixings to your campsite, then unload everything onto a tray. Your fellow campers will have a blast customizing their own skewers and lettuce wraps.

If you've never had a Frito walking taco, it's time to fix that, like, right now. This recipe includes making your own chili, then filling the Frito bags, but you can also just stuff with store-bought ground beef, cheese, and salsa to make things even easier.

This Middle Eastern dish is full of tomatoes, onions, peppers, and spices (along with some eggs), and makes for a wonderfully warm and filling addition to your camping foods list. Leave as-is or top with a little bit of cheese.

The halloumi on this meat-free sandwich promises all the heartiness and none of the greasiness of bacon or sausage.

When fried for just a few minutes, it gets perfectly golden on the outside and remains toothsome throughout.

Ham and cheese is a tried-and-true pinwheel combo, but this camping recipe take it to the next level with a mix of chiles, olives, onions, and garlic. They'll make for an excellent camping food and lunchbox addition come the end of summer.

You’ve tried them in the oven, you’ve tried them in the microwave at 2am, and now it’s time to try them camp-style in a foil packet over a crackling fire.

These campfire food packs seal in a lot of heat, so everything melds to the chips, and the cheese melts perfectly.

A make-ahead recipe that brings pizza and chicken together? Count us in. This low-carb recipe features tomato sauce, three different kinds of cheese, and pepperoni for a tasty dish that will make your inner child cheer.

Love chili but not a fan of ground beef? This vegan recipe (which features sweet potatoes, black beans, mushrooms, and tomatoes) is just the thing to satisfy your craving.

Since there's no meat or dairy products, you don't have to worry about it going bad too fast!

As it turns out, elevating classic s'mores is as simple as making some vegan swaps. If you're feeling extra adventurous, top with a few potato chips!

Their saltiness draws out even more sweetness from chocolate, and their crispiness is the perfect contrast with pillowy marshmallows.

Bring chopped peppers, onions, and potatoes to camp, dump them into foil packets with your favorite sausage, and enjoy an exquisitely fragrant meal. Not only are they a tasty way to get lots of veggies, but they also make for easy camping meals for large groups.

Fries can totally be a meal. We can attest that it is as delicious as it sounds, plus they do it in Belgium all the time. Enjoy these well-seasoned spuds post-hike, and you’ll forever be a believer in the power of campfire potatoes.

Ranch dip seasoning really lets this mix of chicken, veggies, and cheese stand apart from the crowd. This dish is a delicious meal for your camping adventures, but it's also great during other times of the year

— you can break out the recipe again once tailgate season rolls around!

If all you have time to do in the way of food prep is to stop at a Trader Joe's on the way to your campsite, you're in luck. This 10-minute stir-fry comes together with three main ingredients and requires zero advance work.

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