GROCERY STORE BACKPACKING FOOD | Cheap & Easy Breakfast Ideas

[@TheHungryHiker]

Who else out there refuses to cook breakfast in the morning on trail and would rather sleep in? Whether you bust out the stove in the morning or eat on the go, tell me in the comments below, what is your favorite thing to eat on trail for breakfast? Fun Fact: For the first 100 miles of the PCT in 2018, I ate Rice Krispy Treats for breakfast every morning.

[@DonaldBurdek]

Sleep in?? Who does that? Floating in my nice comfy hammock I wake up with the energy to make breakfast if I choose. Though I'm consistently inconsistent in my breakfast choices.

[@patricktompkins5704]

I could never bring myself to make a breakfast on trail. Wake up eat a honey bun, slam some instant oat meal and chug a breakfast essential was my go too. Bars for second breakfast.

[@TheHungryHiker]

I rarely cook breakfast out on trail, but it’s nice to have options, just incase you want to.

[@Shane-Singleton]

I love the idea of breakfast and second breakfast. The problem for me, in true hobbit fashion, is that I also love elevensies, luncheon, afternoon tea, dinner, and supper.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Hahahahaha! Hiking makes me really hungry too. How do you think The Hungry Hiker was created? On trail of course.

[@Shane-Singleton]

@@TheHungryHiker Yeah... I wish it was hiking causing me to eat, lol. Then I wouldn't be sitting here gaining weight as I type this, lol.

[@TheHungryHiker]

😂

[@morganblackheart9468]

What about breakfast? You've already had it! What about second breakfast? I don't think he knows about second breakfast pippin What about elevenses? Luncheon? Afternoon tea? Dinner? Supper? He knows about them, doesn't he? Random apples start flying

[@luna84_]

😂😅 i feel it

[@kevinconnaughton2921]

You can also do what I like to call “ breakfast couscous” normal couscous but you add in Raisins, dried pineapple, honey, and/or maple syrup. Something to mix it up when you want hot breakfasts but are sick of oatmeal.

[@miken7629]

I do 1 heaping cup of Raisin Bran plus 1/3 cup NIDO in a baggie. NIDO is creamier than milk powders. Add water, shake, and eat out of the baggie. My other favorite breakfast is to take a package of RAMEN , break up into tiny pieces, and don't use seasoning pack. Instead, add 1/4 cup Pioneer Country Gravy mix. On trail, add 1 cup boiling water and maybe some bacon pieces. It is a substitute for Biscuits and Gravy.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Love seeing all the different variations!

[@bekahp7787]

We’re fans of Nido as well. It’s the only dried milk my kids will drink.

[@randalltom9750]

As a Biker, who loves to camp, your channel has given me some great ideas for my Harley adventures. I’ve enjoyed your videos… you are a happy, hungry, hiker! I like that! So cool…

[@TheHungryHiker]

I’m so happy you found this one helpful. Yay!!

[@cindyreseck4429]

Pita bread is awesome for sandwiches and breakfast. I get the wheat kind for more nutrition ans cut in half. Tuna and pb and j delish

[@TheHungryHiker]

Great suggestion!!

[@dianemullet410]

I just got back from the Coloradans Trail and by far my favorite breakfast was the holy mole bars. Thank you for the recipe!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Yay!

[@mollymccann5043]

I am binge-watching your grocery store meal idea videos - we're planning my first longer backpacking trip, I have food allergies and restrictions, and you have such good ideas!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Yay! Glad this one was helpful!

[@jessicathompson236]

How did it go?

[@williamskellyr]

Where have you been all my life!??? lol Absolutely enjoying your sense of adventure for hiking, your 'realness' when it comes to life on trail, and all the thought & effort you put forth to share some simple but tasty tips & tricks for meals. Thank You!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Yay!! Thanks for watching!!! 😀

[@CrossoverGenius]

I never would have thought cereal and milk could be an option! You are a fount of food-based wisdom! i am so excited for back country cheerios!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Yay!! Sometimes, you just need a bowl of cereal so why not have cereal on trail? Saves on fuel, is easy to pack out and super tasty. Yay for backcountry cheerios!! :)

[@roberttrinies7698]

Cheerios are also a good trail snack ,straight from the bag.✌🏼

[@duanefitzhugh4093]

Too funny. I was in the store this morning and totally by happenstance picked up a couple of the Bono’s lemon poppyseed bars and then I see them in your video!

[@TheHungryHiker]

I love it when things like that happen!!

[@dnmnsmith]

Really interesting, thank you! I remember during my year in the US getting frustrated not being able to find dried milk anywhere. Easy to find here in the uk. Standard breakfast is ‘backpackers meusli mix’. Dried milk powder mixed with your favorite meusli/granola. Just add water and stir. Use excessive milk powder for a lovely creamy version!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Since I made this video awhile back, I've discovered Nido, which is a powdered milk I found online. Not sure if I've seen it in any stores, but I found mine online for pretty cheap. I used this a lot over the last couple of backpacking seasons and really like it. Here's the link in case you're interested in checking it out: amzn.to/3hCKeN7

[@thisorthat7626]

@@TheHungryHiker Walmart typically carries Nido. It's a good option as you note above.

[@erikfrankfurt4650]

Aww, man. I was looking for an efficient way to eat Eggs Benedict. ;)

[@brianwofford3831]

This is my second video of yours I have watched. Thanks for th ideas. I am a cook breakfast kinda guy with traditional morning coffee, that I brew cowboy style. But your idea of two breakfasts I moved to the lunch meal. I often split my lunches in half and do the two lunch idea.

[@TheHungryHiker]

I love that you're binge watching my videos and enjoying them. I'm all about enjoying a second breakfast when out on trail. Sometimes that Hiker Hunger can hit me hard.

[@DarinMcGrew]

I always have coffee in the morning, which means that I always boil water in the morning. My favorite backpacking breakfast is instant oatmeal. The flavored instant oatmeals are too sweet for me, so I mix a regular (plain) packet with a flavored packet, add boiling water, and stir. Then I stir boiling water into the coffee (Starbucks VIA instant singles), add creamer (Mini Moo half-and-half singles), and start enjoying my coffee while I wait for the oatmeal to finish soaking.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Cooking in the morning, even if it’s just to boil water is too much of a chore for me on trail. I’d rather sleep in. 😂

[@DarinMcGrew]

Why not both? Sleep in, and then boil water (for coffee and oatmeal), so you have the best of both worlds?

[@TheHungryHiker]

@@DarinMcGrew Most of the backpacking I've done has been thru-hiking, which means not a lot of time spent in camp in the morning. Instead, it's all about getting out of camp early so I can get in the miles for the day. I'd rather eat on the go and enjoy a longer lunch. I also don't drink coffee so not having a warm breakfast isn't something I miss on trail. Dinner on the otherhand...

[@DarinMcGrew]

Most of my backpacking has been with kids from church. We've car-camped near the trailhead on Friday night, hiked in on Saturday, and hiked out on Sunday. It's definitely NOT thru-hiking. It's low mileage, low pressure, fun-for-newbies backpacking. Part of that is coffee and/or hot chocolate for everyone in the morning. The kids usually have 2-3 packets of flavored instant oatmeal, and the adults usually have 1-2 packets of flavored instant oatmeal mixed with 1-2 packets of regular (plain) instant oatmeal.

[@OutsideChronicles]

The complete cookies are super dense, it’s hard to finish a whole one even when you are starving, going to try you Holy Mole bars.

[@TheHungryHiker]

I completely agree. I have to drink a lot of water with the Complete Cookies. Hope you enjoy the Holy Mole Breakfast Bars. Those are my fave!

[@bashful823]

For sure. I haven’t taken them hiking, but I have them every now and again for breakfast. I usually have to have a glass of milk to accompany it.

[@mikefogle5874]

Love your videos. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thanks for watching!

[@wes326]

Ramen with two eggs dropped in and Sirachi is a great hot breakfast.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Sounds yummy!

[@tjfm59]

okay as a heavy milk consumer, i am going to have to try number 2. as alternate to powdered milk. for a no cook meal try mixing a energy bar (say cliff bar) with a protien bar. gets you a good meal.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Honestly, after all the Cliff and protein bars I ate while thru-hiking the PCT, I can't stomach eating another one EVER!!

[@tjfm59]

@@TheHungryHiker lol, made a discovery the other day, target in minn stocks the pb2, next to it was a almond butter in 3 flavors made for target by good & gather. the dark chocolate is pretty good. i only did those combinations when delivering newspapers in a rural areas.

[@david_onthetrail]

Froot Loops and PopTarts, you're my new hiking hero.

[@TheHungryHiker]

If you don't enjoy the food you eat out on trail, it's just extra weight and what's the fun in that? Eat what you enjoy and be happy! :)

[@timdion7834]

Holy mollie I have a new breakfast bar. Thanks for this

[@TheHungryHiker]

Love it!

[@traviseller3770]

Finally I have found someone else that eats unfrosted pop tarts I’m not crazy like everyone has said

[@kevinstanley5352]

before this video, i'd never heard of peanut butter powder, so thanks a bunch!!

[@TheHungryHiker]

It's so good!

[@TNBushcrafter]

A great low fat alternative everyday. I keep it in my daypack in the truck with my foraging, bushcrafting, fishing, and coffee making gear.

[@MrFelipebox]

I love your ideas! Thank you for this video! I am Brazilian, and adapted your ideas to my conutry's food. Muito Obrigado!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Yay! Glad you found this one helpful!

[@briggsgroves5961]

Your videos are awesome and this one is no different. I am always looking for ways to lighten my load out and to make my diet on trail better. Your ideas and attitude are wonderful. Please keep up the vids.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you so much!

[@gregoryash395]

I am all about the bars for breakfast. Sleep in, pack up and go

[@TheHungryHiker]

Yup! With all the miles I walk throughout the day, I need my sleep!! And the mornings are often really cold. 🥶

[@Phillip-Barker]

Overnight oats is so good!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Oats are great on trail, as long as you aren’t sick of them. 😂

[@Mike-vd2qt]

You're funny, great ending in the park! Thanks for video, I'll add Cliff Bar smeared with PB, Starbucks VIA pack X2 in my Ti mug. Good stuff.

[@TheHungryHiker]

After all the Cliff are I ate along the PCT, I can't stomach eating another one. The food fatigue is real for me when it comes to Cliff Bars and most protein bars out there.

[@Mike-vd2qt]

Yep, I had a job where every morning at 5am, Cliff Bar and a Green Juice. Couldn't touch Cliff for about 5 years after that. Now they're good sometimes after that long break. :-) Happy Trails!

[@ykuwari]

Excellent video thank you

[@TheHungryHiker]

You're very welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@acedecs]

At last a YT channel that does food well. Mate I could watch your videos all day. Brilliant ideas and advice hello from the UK just subbed. 🍽

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you!

[@anthonybarbour43]

Those Holy mole bars look awesome, gonna make some of those for my next kayak camping trip.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Awesome!!!

[@Kai77-24]

Hey,blogging the videos, thanks for the tips. Bars never sustain me even without the miles so appreciate the Holy Lily option. Will try. I like to grab and go so it's perfect with a cappuccino hack mixing instant coffee and a carnation drink. Overkill maybe but maybe I'd break the bar in halvsies for later.

[@Kai77-24]

loving* ...hate this auto correct. It's like a box of chocolates.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Totally!

[@VirtualFeats]

I am a trail runner! I love finding out what everyone eats with their different sports. Thank you for sharing this video! Keep up the hard work!! 👍 Sending a like, love and sub from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@TheHungryHiker]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@VirtualFeats]

@@TheHungryHiker you’re welcome!!

[@brianvannorman1465]

Curious about holy mole bars

[@TheHungryHiker]

Here's the recipe showing you how you can make them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHzEmayBqZ2YoLs Enjoy!

[@timothypope5863]

love your background jazz

[@TheHungryHiker]

Fine music makes for fun videos. 😀

[@timothypope5863]

I have been a progressive/fusion jazz lover since I was 12. 31 years now. keep on keeping on, also have loved backpacking for just as long!

[@kj7653]

It is too loud and distracting. It is great music, but we are here for the food.

[@kyleranderson5557]

Love the shoutout to Mav at the end there

[@TheHungryHiker]

I don't recall doing a shoutout to anyone at the end of this video?

[@Liberty4Ever]

I always buy the flavored oatmeal packets thinking I'm going to eat them on the trail but I burned myself out on homemade cinnamon raisin walnut oatmeal on a two week climbing trip, so now I eat half of a 12 ounce package of cookies and a big mug of hot tea for breakfast. I've never seen Lenny & Larry's cookies, but Amazon has them in 12 packs (4 ounces each) for under $20. Thanks!

[@thecoachg3826]

Great tips Kath, keep up with the vids.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you! 😀

[@toesockoutdoors3627]

I like taking bars with me. Having breakfast while hiking, and they are great for dry campsites or when trying to conserve water. I found some in the pharmaceutical aisle at the supermarket that have a lot more calories than clif bars: met rx, gatorade, and Robert Irvine’s

[@TheHungryHiker]

Bars are great for eating on-the-go breakfast. My problem is I ran into bar fatigue while thru-hiking the pCT, which inspired me to start making my own bars.

[@kristinegoodman7534]

No. I would prefer to get up earlier and cook a yummy breakfast. This was fun to watch though!

[@TheHungryHiker]

I'm glad you've found what works for you. The awesome thing about backpacking is there's no one right way to do things. If it's a low mileage day, I'll take the time to cook breakfast, but when I've got 20+ miles to hike that day, all I want to do is get on trail and eat while I hike. Otherwise I'm coming into camp after dark and that's never fun.

[@voodoochili12]

Eating granola bars for breakfast on the trail? wow never thought of that

[@TheHungryHiker]

I never claimed that I was the first. hahaha!!

[@PCL73314]

Smoooooookey ♥️ thanks for the vids. I watched this one and the lunch and dinners. can't wait to try the holy moly bars!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Awesome! Thanks for watching! I'll be putting together a video featuring snacks pretty soon too so stay tuned!

[@ralphjesseman6562]

Recently joined your Utube channel. Great ideas, as food it extremely important. And, like yourself, I’m not a cook in the morning person. I want to head down the trail! It’s nice to get other food ideas, very helpful. Thanks!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thanks for subscribing! Glad you enjoyed this video and the food choices I featured. Yay! Another non-cook breakfast hiker!! Hopefully you got a little inspiration for a future trip.

[@Skeptic2006]

I got those Lenny & Larry cookies after watching this but they really didn't agree with my stomach. I didn't believe the problem could be a cookie, so after getting better from the first one I ate more. Not long after I was really sick again. I've had similar problems with other protein or gluten free product but this was the worst I've ever experienced. This would've made hiking a nightmare. Glad I tried them at home first.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Oh no!!! I recently tried another high-protein cookie (I can't remember the name of the brand), but it was surprisingly tasty and didn't give me any stomach problems. Thank goodness.

[@hdbinnc8583]

I love your sense of humor! Nothing to see here... lol. Keep up the great work!

[@TheHungryHiker]

You know, when you're caught talking to yourself and a camera, you HAVE to have a sense of humor. Hahahaha!!

[@hdbinnc8583]

Agree 100% :)

[@PilgrimMemoirs]

Oooh, solid picks! Definitely some of my favorites in there, like the oatmeal and bobo bars! Although you're much more clever with sprucing yours up. Love the breakdown of cost and calories, great vid :)

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you! Putting this video together made me so hungry. 😂

[@dave9456]

Super tips 👍 The way you role your eyes eating the Holy Moly Bar while tucking in, I'd love to share one of those bars on the trail with you, they seem to be real tasty 👍👍

[@TheHungryHiker]

They are SO GOOD!!!

[@erict5878]

Me too girl!!

[@kingsgirl1182]

Love this! Thank you 😊

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thanks for watching. Glad you liked the video!

[@JaredandTasha]

Try the Larabar Pineapple Upside Down Cake. Game changing

[@TheHungryHiker]

I'll add that one to my list of bars to try. Thank you!

[@erict5878]

New to your channel. Loven it! Maybe chop the almonds for the oatmeal??

[@TheHungryHiker]

Sure, if you have time to prep them before getting on trail, why not?

[@latho2999]

Or-just smash them on the trail of you’d like! Save that prep time for sure :)

[@TheHungryHiker]

@@latho2999 True! I feel like all of my food usually ends up smashed anyways on a backpacking trip and it's all still equally delicious. hahahahaha!

[@ThatGirlNoli]

What kind of monster eats plain Pop tarts?!😱😱😱 Also, I'll be bringing most of this on my next camping trip, thanks!🫂

[@TheHungryHiker]

Not this monster. After the last 27 days on trail, I'm officially sick of unfrosted PopTarts. :)

[@cialajones1106]

it's the lashes for me!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Hahahaha! Thanks!

[@mehchocolate1257]

@@TheHungryHiker what store did you get the food from?

[@TheHungryHiker]

@@mehchocolate1257 For this video, I shopped at a nearby Safeway.

[@mattheishman170]

Breakfast is the hardest for me on trail.

[@TheHungryHiker]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who struggles with breakfast on trail.

[@nick.letsgofishing3030]

Nice

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thanks

[@frankwaldeck2359]

Any breakfast that doesn’t start with coffee should be illegal.👍 Great video though honestly. Well I’m sure they’re great, the pre made meals are expensive and really unnecessarily so.

[@ChrisAndEmilie]

Great ideas! I tried the cookie on a big hike and it was so awesome to have halfway into the hike.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Awesome! I love this!

[@nicolefreitas9263]

Where'd you get your hat? :)

[@TheHungryHiker]

I got the mustard colored beanie years ago from Zuilly. I tried to find it again recently because I'd love to have it in another color and couldn't find it anywhere.

[@JCraftvfx]

I'm super excited to try that Holy Mole bar recipe, just hoping I don't become too addicted to them

[@TheHungryHiker]

They wouldn't be a bad thing to be addicted to. :)

[@XxwtmL]

tysm！

[@TheHungryHiker]

YW!

[@TheHikingChick1]

I've never heard of the BoBo bars! And your holy molé bars sound great. I've got to keep it real healthy and as much as I love fruit loops (they were my fave as a kid) I've gotta stay away from that kinda stuff. I like to add protein powder to my oatmeal to give it a better protein punch. It seems to give more prolonged energy. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Bono’s Oat Bars are tasty and surprisingly filling! The lemon poppyseed is my favorite. Thanks for checking out my video and if you make a batch of the Holy Mole Bars, you’ll have to tell me what you think. 😀

[@mcaputto]

Does the “milk” taste like normal milk or is it a very sweet vanilla?

[@TheHungryHiker]

Tastes like milk to me.

[@kosys5338]

My advice on breakfast. Don't eat it, keep fasting it's healthier for you.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Whatever works for you, do it!

[@xGorexGirlx]

Thanks for sharing "Famous". What store

[@TheHungryHiker]

For this one, I shopped at Safeway.

[@inthedirt3224]

I'd rather get to hiking in the morning - on trail I'm not there to camp. A bar might work. I brought oats for a section and never cooked it. It ended up just taking space in my pack.

[@TheHungryHiker]

I’m right there with you. I’d rather start hiking and warm up then sit around waiting for breakfast to cook and do dishes.

[@GabagoolFool]

Skimped breakfasts

[@77insulin77]

Any grocery store in USA, not so much in many shops in Europe =)

[@TheHungryHiker]

You're right - most grocery stores in the US will have the items I mention in my videos. If I lived in Europe, well, I'd probably and most likely feature different items, but I live in the US so here we are.

[@77insulin77]

@@TheHungryHiker Fair enough

[@aledenra]

I LOVE your beanie! Where is it from?!

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you! It's one of my favorite - so comfy. I bought this one online from Zulily YEARS ago from a small, no-name brand. I tried to find them again recently and had no such luck. I wish I had bought it in all the colors at the time.

[@doms.6701]

Recent sub, not disappointed yet. Great vids

[@TheHungryHiker]

Yay!! Thanks for subbing and checking out my video. 😀

[@doms.6701]

@@TheHungryHiker thank you for making my camp trips easier

[@TheHungryHiker]

Awesome!!!!

[@jgaffney2010]

Empty food bags should go back into the bear can.

[@hbikerbob7210]

Everything shown is loaded with sugar, what do you recommend for diabetics

[@TheHungryHiker]

I’m not a nutritionist, dietician or doctor so I’d recommend reaching out to a professional if you have specific dietary needs. This is what has worked for me and what I like to eat on trail. Good luck!

[@cathymacnee1051]

Cutie

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you :)

[@bigkev73]

Second breakfast. Are you a hobbit?

[@TheHungryHiker]

Are you judging me? Last time I checked, hobbits live underground and tend to have hairy feet - none of which apply to me. The weird things people ask me on KZbin... Many thru-hikers and backpackers practice the concept of having a second breakfast while out on trail. Hiking a lot of miles in one day makes people hungry because you burn so many calories doing it. I know I'm certainly not the only one who enjoys having a second breakfast when putting in the miles.

[@JW-bu3xt]

@@TheHungryHiker Girl, you are awesome! My two little boys have second breakfast every day! They eat cereal and milk while I'm getting something hot ready, take a play break, and then eat their sausage and waffles 🤣. Growing fast or hiking miles and miles, you are lovely and fit, and definitely not hobbity 😘

[@TheHungryHiker]

Thank you! I really appreciate this. I love that your boys have second breakfast!! ❤️

[@maxsdad538]

UNFROSTED Pop tarts? You unclean heathen!

[@TheHungryHiker]

I know! I know! I just couldn't handle all of the extra sugar in the frosting too. Hahahahaha! PS: I'm proud Hiker Trash!

[@grouchomarxist]

If hobbits taught anything it's, long walks need second breakfasts.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Always second breakfast!!!

[@redfoe77]

Pop Tarts is the worst from the list. It's super sweet and that sweetness is NOT even real sugar. It instead contains High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS). Is causes obesity and several other health issues. Too many other backpacking videos similar to this one, also recommend Pop Tarts which is really bad.

[@TheHungryHiker]

You know what causes obesity and other health issues? Sitting in front of your computer all day typing crappy, judgey comments on KZbin videos. No one asked for your opinion. Take a hike. 😀

[@Austin-uj5xd]

unfrosted strawberry. i was thinking about subscribing but now i'm not gonna. nasty.

[@TheHungryHiker]

Good thing Im not in the business of pleasing everyone. Bye!!!