Backpacking Oatmeal

I created this recipe for a bike ride from Pittsburgh to DC. This recipe should make 2 people very full, and give you the mix of carbs and protein that you need for a long day of biking or hiking. It's quick to prepare, and effortless to cook at camp. If this meal is for 1 person, just halve the recipe when packing. If packing for a multi-day trip, use a bag for each day to simplify cooking. I use a Nalgene® bottle to measure the water.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 389 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 cups water
• 4 teaspoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons slivered almonds
• ½ teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1 cup instant oats
• 2 teaspoons powdered peanut butter (such as PB2®)
• 1 (1.2 ounce) package peanut butter (such as Justin's®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine oats, chia seeds, almonds, brown sugar, powdered peanut butter, cinnamon, cocoa powder, and salt in a sandwich bag before your trip.

Step 2

Bring water to a boil in a pot. Pour the oatmeal mixture into the pot and briefly stir. Remove from heat. Cover until water is fully absorbed, about 5 minutes. Stir in peanut butter.