Meal Planning on Vacation: Planning for a Mountain Getaway

Meal Planning on Vacation: Planning for a Mountain Getaway

Winter season is here, which means it's likely that you've already begun planning multiple trips to the mountains. There's something about the mountains in winter that is unlike any other season. The mountains are snow-capped and peaceful, the air feels crisp and clean, and all of the animals are snug away spending time with their families just like you! A trip to the mountains is a great way to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life for the weekend and recharge. The quietness and silence will give you a chance to finally pick up that book you've wanted to read or write in the journal you purchased a while ago. And if you're the active and adventurous type, you can plan out your days to include a beautiful hike or two. No matter what you intend to do on your mountain getaway, the great part is that you make the schedule! While being away from the busy city attractions is one of the things we love most about mountain getaways, it does raise a few challenges when it comes to food. Though great meals can be made around the fireplace, you must plan out your recipes beforehand, so you don't run into troubles during your trip. To help make sure this mountain getaway is your best yet, check out these helpful mountain meal planning tips!

Plan out Your Meals

Knowing what you're going to eat while your spending time in the mountains is essential, especially since you'll be far from a grocery store. By planning out your meals and choosing recipes beforehand, you'll ensure that you have all the ingredients needed to make a delicious mountain feast. Unless you're bringing a generator with you or staying at a campsite with camper plugins, chances are you won't have easy access to electricity. This significant detail must be kept in mind when planning out meals, as most will have to be made over a fire or on a grill.

Pack Quick to Cook Foods

Meal Planning on Vacation | Bob's Red Mill Blog Packing foods like our Gluten Free and Organic Quick Cooking Oats are a great way to ensure that you can make a nutritious meal in just minutes. Made with just a cup of boiling water and a pinch of salt, these oats can be made in less time than it takes to make a cup of coffee. Offering 7 grams of protein per serving and 20% of your daily recommended fiber, they're the perfect breakfast to keep you fueled for the day's activities. Though they're delicious on their own, we recommend packing some tasty toppings like berries, honey and nuts to create a flavor that will have all the other campers running to your site. Using these oats to create premade overnight oat recipes like this one is also a great way to meal plan before your vacation. A delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner, these overnight oats can be made before your trip and stored in a cooler until ready to be eaten.

Pack Premade Meals

Now, if you're looking for an even easier solution and want a delicious breakfast recipe that has already been combined with flavorful ingredients, then we recommend packing Bob's Red Mill Instant Oatmeal Cups. With eight varieties to choose from, you can easily find one that will satisfy your sweet tooth and serve as the perfect outdoor breakfast. These gluten free cups make breakfast easy and provide a tasty blend of delicious toppings, stone-ground oats and sweet flavors. They use natural, good-for-you ingredients that simply need to be combined with hot water to create a healthy breakfast that's delicious, portable and convenient. These oats are the perfect hot breakfast to make on those chilly mountain mornings when you need a little extra help warming up.

Pack Healthy Snacks

Meal Planning on Vacation | Bob's Red Mill Blog When meal planning for your mountain getaway, it's vital that you think about what snack foods you're going to pack. Whether you'll be hiking or not, the chances are that you're going to get hungry in between meals, and you'll want to have something tasty and healthy to snack on when you do! Bob's Homemade Granola is one of our favorite snacks to pack for a mountain getaway. Made with regular rolled oats, shredded coconut and wheat germ, this granola is overflowing with health benefits. It's delicious when eaten as is, enjoyed with milk and eaten as a healthier alternative to cereal, or when used to top yogurt! Make this granola a day or two before your mountain getaway and pack in an airtight container. No matter how you choose to enjoy this granola, it's a treat that you'll be glad you packed. Interested in some more of our quick and easy oat recipes to take on your next mountain getaway? Here are a couple of our favorite recipes. Easy Vegan Protein Muffins - Another perfect treat to prep ahead of time, these delicious muffins are a healthy snack to eat on-the-go. Made with our Vanilla Protein Powder Nutritional Booster, they're that perfect way to sneak extra protein into your diet when you need an energy boost. Chocolate Protein Cookies - Don't forget to pack dessert. These protein-packed chocolate cookies are the tasty treat you need to satisfy your sweet tooth while enjoying time on your vacation.

Wrapping Up

Dont waste your precious vacation time at the grocery store or in the kitchen. Just like packing a suitcase for a trip, its always wise to meal prep and plan as much as you can. That way you can spend less time cooking and more time with your friends and family. Have any meal planning tips for a mountain getaway? Wed love to hear your ideas. Let us know in the comments below!
Bob's Red Mill
January 24 2020

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