In this post I'll be sharing 4 meals that have consistently sustained my energy levels and have time & again satisfied my hunger as I've been out adventuring on, and training for, long-distance trails. These Superfood Snack Recipes are easy to prepare ahead of time; and best of all, each of them can be modified to create almost limitless flavors and combinations. With a little bit of trial & error, a personalized and perfected blend can be found.
Let's begin with breakfast then work our way towards dessert...
4 Superfood Snack Recipes for the Trail
Recipe 1: POWER OATS
Ingredients:
1/2 cup of Organic Oats (whole or quick)
2-5 tbsp. Fresh-ground Flax (Skip for Resupply Boxes)
2-5 tbsp. Chia Seeds
1/4 cup Diced Organic Dried Fruits (Apple, Figs, Bananas, etc.)
Small handful of Organic Dried Berries (Blueberries, Cranberries, Raisins, etc.)
10-20 dashes of Cinnamon
3-5 dashes of Ginger
2-4 dashes of Cardamon & Clove
Pinch of Sea Salt
1 tsp Coconut Oil
Honey (Optional)
Vanilla Powder (Optional)
Directions:
Place ingredients into a bowl or pot
Add ~16oz of near-boiling water
Stir then add-in more water if needed
Wait 2-5 minutes before enjoying
Great replacement for:
Quaker Oat Packets
Dry Granola
Cereal or Energy Bars
Recipe 2: KALE CHIPS
Ingredients:
1 bunch of Kale per 1-2 days
Large pinch of Sea Salt
20-30 dashes of Curry Powder
3-5 dashes of Cayenne
1/4-1/2 cup Tahini (Optional)
1 cup Zucchini & 1 cup Red Pepper - Blended (Optional)
1 tbsp. of Olive Oil
Directions:
Wash Kale thoroughly & leave wet
Strip from center stalk & place pieces into a large bowl
Add other ingredients then drizzle-on the olive oil
Mix by kneading (Gloves recommended here)
Place onto dehydrator trays
Dry at 120 degrees overnight - or until crispy
Great replacement for:
Salads
Chips
Crackers
Recipe 3: TRAIL FUDGE
Ingredients:
A mix of prepared nut butters (Almond, peanut, cashew, etc.)
2 tbsp. Raw Cacao Nibs
1 heaping tsp. Raw Cacao Powder
Shaved Cacao Butter
5-10 dashes of Cinnamon
Pinch of Sea Salt
1 tsp. Vanilla Powder (Optional)
1 tsp. Raw Honey (Optional)
1-2 tsp. Bee Pollen (Optional)
Directions:
Place all ingredients into a jar or container
Stir until spices are dissolved
Serve as a dip or spread
Great replacement for:
Plain Nut Butters
Candy Bars
Empty Calorie Sugar-based Chocolate or Fudge
Recipe 4: PROTEIN SHAKE
Ingredients:
2 tbsp. Amazing Grass Raw Reserve (Or similar base)
1 tsp. Raw Cacao Powder
1/2 tsp. Maca Powder
1/2 tsp. Lucuma Powder
1/4-1/2 tsp. Spirulina Powder
1 tsp. Olive Oil
1 tsp. Vanilla Powder (Optional)
1 tsp. Raw Honey (Optional)
Directions:
Place ingredients into a shaker jar and add 12-16oz of water
Shake until powders have dissolved
Serve immediately
Great replacement for:
Dairy-based Protein Shake Mixes
Carnation Instant Breakfast Mix
Nestle Quik
I hope these Superfood Snack Ideas get your creative juices flowing, especially when it comes to #foodforthetrail.
Which one was your favorite?
For more of my favorite Recipes for the Trail, or to submit one of your own, check out my feed at Whole Food Hiker.
Until next time...this is Aria Zoner, inviting you to go big but snack bigger!