20+ Easy Backpacking Breakfast Recipes

Tortillas, eggs, spinach, cheese, and other toppings make these easy breakfast roll-ups simple to eat when you're out on the trail. Make ahead and freeze them so they're ready for your first morning out.

Did you know that just one boiled egg has a whopping 13 grams of protein? And hard boiled eggs make a perfect breakfast when you don't have time for backcountry cooking!

Forget instant oatmeal from the grocery store when you're looking for easy backpacking breakfast recipes. Instead, pack these overnight energy-boosting chocolate and espresso oats made with almond milk. No need to add hot water to dry ingredients. Just open your non-spillable pack and spoon and dig in.

With an Instant Pot and just three simple ingredients, you'll find it a breeze to make this quick breakfast, perfect when you are on the trail or just on the go. Pack a few of these Easy Instant Pot Egg Bites Without Cottage Cheese for an easy way to keep your energy level up when hiking.

If you need backpacking breakfast options to fill you up before a long trek, try a make-ahead breakfast sandwich. English muffins, cheese, egg, and your favorite breakfast meat make this a hearty meal.

When packing your own food for longer trips, weight and nutrition become even more important. Many hikers add trail mix and dehydrated meals to the menu. Add this simple low carb granola recipe for dry snacks or a quick breakfast with almond milk.

Another of my favorite backpacking recipes, this coconut pumpkin granola recipe is a nutritious food handy for short trips or even day trips. Add fresh fruits and hard cheeses for a well-rounded meal.

I've been experimenting with almond flour and almond milk in my baking for a few years now (check out my almond milk pancakes - yum!)

Make these low carb keto blueberry muffins for a trail breakfast before you head out. Ready in just 30 minutes!

Rolled oats, almond meal, coconut, pumpkin, and pepitas - so good. These pumpkin breakfast cookies pack a protein punch and pack well. If you're looking for a sweeter pumpkin treat, try my eggless chocolate chip pumpkin muffins - another great backpacking breakfast recipe.

Yup, more chocolate for breakfast. Even better - these no-bake chocolate coconut energy bites are gluten-free, dairy free, and naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup.

One of our favorite takes on trail mix is this recipe for coconut granola fruit cups. Make the granola cups ahead of time. Then add a dollop of yogurt and some fresh blueberries, peaches, or other fruit for a full backpacking breakfast.

Simple is best when you're packing food for long hikes and backpacking day trips. This three-ingredient bar recipe is another favorite with my gang!

We tried this recipe using Honey Nut Cheerios and it was just as good. Add your own food faves for a customized breakfast bar. Dates, dried cranberries, coconut and chocolate chips - so good!

Yogurt, fresh blueberries, and homemade granola combine to make this a delicious make-ahead bar for camping, backpacking, or hiking. I found that freezing the bars works well - they're ready to eat by about mid-morning on the day after we leave. (Although they're pretty tasty half-frozen too. )

Yes, we love our blueberries and oatmeal around here! This recipe uses dehydrated blueberries, almonds, flax seeds and coconut oil for a healthy and nutritious trail breakfast.

You know those sectioned reusable lunch boxes? They're great for packing protein-rich breakfasts. Try cottage cheese, hard boiled eggs, nuts, and fresh berries for a customized take along breakfast.

Bananas, eggs, oats, and chocolate chips combine to make this delicious and easy-to-eat breakfast cookie when you're backpacking or just on an afternoon hike.

Thankfully, none of our family members have a peanut allergy because I love using peanut butter for a flavor and protein boost. Honey, flax seed, vanilla protein powder, and a few chocolate chips make this no-bake recipe on of our family's favorite backpacking breakfast recipes.

The convenience of a can of crescent rolls helps hold these egg muffin cups together so they'll travel well when you're on the road or the trail. Add bacon, onions, eggs and/or cheese and bake them before heading out.

Yes, zucchini season is in full swing so now's the perfect time to bake up a batch of these frugal yummy muffins to take on your next hike.