It’s often said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. So, when it comes to camping, it’s essential to start the day by giving your body the right nutrients to replenish energy levels and keep spirits high.
Thankfully, cooking when camping can be both simple and tasty with the right equipment and ingredients, so making a substantial breakfast is easier than what you may think.
With this in mind, we’ve popped our favourite pinnies on and whipped up three of our favourite camping breakfast ideas to help you start the day the right way.
And there’s not a tin of cold beans or any creepy crawlers in sight!
Camping breakfast idea #1: eggy bread with strawberries and honey
Inspired by Jamie Oliver, this delicious camping recipe is a taste sensation worthy of a King and Queen. It’s ideal for using up old bread and giving you a much-needed energy boost before a long day of exploring.
Note, this camping recipe requires ricotta and milk, so we recommend trying this one on the first day of camping to avoid the ingredients going off. You should also kit yourself out with a good quality coolbox to help keep your food fresh during your trip.
You’ll need the following ingredients:
- 2 free range eggs
- Honey
- 250g strawberries
- 2 tablespoons caster sugar
- 200g ricotta
- Grated lemon zest
- 50ml full-fat milk
- A dash of limoncello
- 4 thick slices of bread
How to make:
- Mix the beaten egg with the milk and limoncello in a bowl or dish.
- Dip the bread slices and shake off the excess.
- Add the caster sugar and cook over an open fire or camping stove until golden.
- Next, sprinkle some sugar over the strawberries and grill them until the sugar turns slightly brown.
- Finally, add the ricotta and warm strawberries to the bread, then finish with lemon zest and honey. Delish!
Camping breakfast idea #2: breakfast burrito
If you fancy starting your day off with a kick, the breakfast burrito is one of the best camping breakfasts you can have.
We highly recommend this tasty dish when you need a pick-me-up or the UK weather has turned wet and windy.
You’ll need the following ingredients:
- 4 tortillas or pitta bread
- 2-3 free-range eggs
- 4-8 rashers of bacon
- 6 large mushrooms
- A medium-sized red onion
- Salt and pepper for seasoning
- Salsa
How to make:
- Chop all ingredients into small pieces.
- Fry the onions, adding the bacon (2 minutes later) and mushrooms (4 minutes later).
- Once cooked, crack two or three eggs into the mix, remembering to season with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
- Finish by adding the ingredients to a tortilla or pitta bread and adding salsa. Yum!
Camping breakfast idea #3: fancy porridge
This is not just any old porridge – this is fancy porridge! One of the more healthier camping breakfast ideas, this porridge packs a real burst of nutritional goodness and is designed to give you energy for longer periods.
Combine this easy camping breakfast idea with a spot of early morning yoga for the ideal way to feel at one with the great outdoors on your camping adventure.
You’ll need the following ingredients:
- 190ml water
- 75g oats
- 1 dsp cacao powder
- 1dsp almond flakes
- 1 tbsp powdered milk
- 6 chopped dates
- 2 dsp desiccated coconut
- Salt
- Honey or sugar (if desired)
How to make:
- Add all the ingredients (excluding the almonds) into a bag and soak overnight.
- In the morning, toast the almonds in a pan, tossing until they turn a dark brown colour. Add this to the mix.
- For the tastiest results, heat the contents through and sprinkle honey or sugar (if desired).
So, there you have it – proof that it’s possible to create a range of tasty camping breakfasts that aren’t a full English!
Be prepared with the right camping accessories and appliances
Before you try one of our delicious camping breakfast ideas, don’t forget to kit yourself out with the best camping accessories and appliances, particularly camping cooking equipment. We have everything from camping stoves to tableware and cutlery.
If you want the best camping gear, you want Halfords.
