40+ Easy Camping Meals for a Stress-Free Trip

Planning your camping trip and looking for simple recipes to cook while you’re away? You’re in the right place to discover the very best camping food, which is easy to make and tasty too!

From hearty breakfasts to fuel your day to easy snacks and comforting dinners for colder evenings, we’ve got you covered.

Breakfasts | Lunches | Dinners | Desserts | Snacks

What are the best foods to take camping?

Camping foods that are easy to prep and store are the best to take on your camping trip. Here’s a quick list, but you can find more in our guide to quick and easy camping food staples.

• Bread
• Cereal
• Fruit and vegetables
• Pasta
• Nuts and seeds

Camping recipes for breakfast

Start your day off right with these simple yet filling breakfast recipes that’ll fuel your day of exploration and taste great too!

Scrambled eggs

This protein-filled, energy-fuelled breakfast is the perfect way to start your day.

What you’ll need:

• 2 local free-range eggs (per person)
• 6 tablespoons milk (per person)
• Knob of butter
• Seasoning or sauce

How to make this easy camping meal:

Whisk the eggs and milk together and pour the mixture into a pan of melted butter. Stir, lift and fold the mixture until the eggs are softly set and velvety in texture.

Omelette

Omelettes are the perfect meal to cook when camping; all you need is two ingredients and a pan.

What you’ll need:

• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon butter
• Any filling of your choice, e.g. grated cheese, ham, bacon, mushrooms etc.

How to make this easy camping meal:

Beat the eggs and pour them into a frying pan of melted butter. When the mixture starts to become firm, but still a bit runny on top, add your filling(s) and fold it over in half with a spatula. Cook until golden brown and simply slide onto a plate.

French toast

An irresistible breakfast that’s easy to make and super tasty is French toast. You could have it plain or drizzle some syrup over it and add a few berries.

What you’ll need:

• 4 Sliced bread (the thicker, the better)
• 1 Egg
• ¼ cup of Milk
• Butter
• Toppings: berries, golden syrup, honey, jam, chocolate spread (savoury options can be cheese, ham, bacon)
• Optional: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon

How to make this easy camping meal:

Whisk your egg in a bowl and add in the milk. For an extra sweet-tasting French toast, add the vanilla extract and cinnamon to the mixture and stir. Dip your bread slices in the mixture, and generously coat both sides equally. Then lightly grease your pan, place your bread on it, flip it over and dab a bit of butter to keep the moisture. Continue doing that until it's golden brown. Once made, add toppings of your choice.

Pancakes

Ditch the ready-made pancake mix and try this super simple recipe. You can make sweet pancakes or savoury crepes in minutes.

What you’ll need:

• 100g plain flour
• 2 eggs
• 300ml milk
• Salt
• Sunflower or vegetable oil
• Topping: caster sugar, lemon wedges, berries, Nutella, or add some savoury options such as cheese or ham

How to make this easy camping meal:

Mix the flour, eggs, milk, a tablespoon of oil and a pinch of salt into a bowl and whisk until the batter is smooth. Set it aside for 30 minutes if you have time, or you can start cooking immediately. Using a paper towel, dab some oil onto your frying pan and place it over medium heat. When hot, add your mixture to the pan for a minute, flip it over, and flip it again until it's golden. Serve with whatever toppings you fancy.

Breakfast muffin

Pack a toasted English muffin with your favorite breakfast staples. You can even wrap it up to take it with you for breakfast on the go. Filling ideas:

• Bacon
• Sausage
• Eggs
• Cheese
• Hash browns
• Onions

Overnight oats

These healthy and sustaining oats can be prepped in the evening, so they’re ready to eat as soon as you wake up. You can tailor the ingredients, but we’ve suggested some of our favorites below.

What you’ll need:

• A jar
• Rolled porridge oats
• Milk of choice (you can also use water)
• Honey (optional)
• Yogurt (optional)
• Granola (optional)
• Berries (optional)

How to make this easy camping meal:

Mix 50g of porridge oats with 100ml of milk or water in your jar. In the morning, add any toppings like yogurt, berries and a bit of honey.

Egg and cheese breakfast quesadilla

Breakfast quesadillas are another easy breakfast you can pack up to take out with you if needed.

What you’ll need:

• Flour tortillas
• Eggs
• Bacon
• Cheese
• Any other preferred fillings

How to make this easy camping meal:

Cook any fillings on the camping stove and set them to one side. Add a tortilla to the pan and put your fillings back on top before adding another tortilla and cooking on both sides until browned. Cut up as desired and enjoy.

Breakfast hash

If you’ve got a little time in the morning, this breakfast hash is a treat.

What you’ll need:

• Potatoes
• A small white onion
• 2-3 eggs
• Any other toppings (bacon, sausage, green pepper)
• Salt
• Cooking oil

How to make this easy camping meal:

Cube your potatoes, you can also add any vegetables here too. Green pepper would work well. Lightly oil your pan over a medium heat and add your potatoes, stirring occasionally and cooking until tender. Push your potatoes around so you have gaps to crack your eggs into. Cook until the eggs are done and serve.

Camping recipes for lunch

Whether you’re lunching on the campsite or need something to pack up and enjoy while you’re out exploring, these lunch ideas fit the bill.

Cheese toasties

Follow this simple cheese toastie recipe, tear it apart and watch as the gooey, stringy cheese slowly comes apart.

What you’ll need:

• Grated cheddar cheese (as much as required)
• Sliced bread and butter
• Optional: tomato puree or sliced vegetables

How to make this easy camping meal:

Spread butter across two slices of bread and place one butter-side down in a frying pan. Sprinkle a generous amount of cheddar cheese on top and place the other slice on top; butter-side up. Cook until both sides are golden, crispy and the cheese has melted.

Tomato and basil pasta

This pasta recipe is easy to make, requires few ingredients, and it’s ideal for cooking in big batches making it perfect for a family camping trip.

Serves: 4

What you’ll need:

• 300g pasta
• 400g chopped tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon tomato puree
• 1/2 crumbled vegetable stock cube
• Generous amount of basil

How to make this easy camping meal:

Cook the pasta in a saucepan of seasoned boiling water. Cook until pasta is al dente in texture, and add the chopped tomatoes, tomato puree and a crumbled vegetable stock cube. Toss and leave to cook for another 5 minutes. To finish, tear a few basil leaves and stir into the pasta. Serve alongside a cold glass of white wine.

Loaded nachos

A brilliant choice for a sharable lunch. You can tailor the toppings depending on what you’ve got in and fancy that day.

Suggested toppings:

• Tortilla chips
• Grated cheese
• Diced red onion
• Olives
• Chopped tomatoes
• Salsa
• Jalapeños
• Sour cream
• Guacamole

Picnic loaf

Hollow out a freshly baked loaf and layer your favourite sandwich ingredients for an easy family meal you can take on the go. Make this the night before and wrap it up well for your day out. Slice when ready to serve.

Suggested fillings:

• Pesto
• Mozzarella
• Salad leaves
• Ham
• Peppers
• Red onion

Sweetcorn fritters

Serve with some fresh vegetables like tomato and avocado for a filling, tasty lunch.

What you’ll need:

• Tinned sweetcorn
• 150g self-raising flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 160ml whole milk
• 1 egg
• 2 spring onions
• 10g sliced chives
• Oil
• Salt and pepper
• Optional: Fresh coriander

How to make this easy camping meal:

Mix flour, baking powder, paprika, and milk in a large bowl. Then add the egg, sweetcorn, spring onions, chives, coriander, a teaspoon of salt and some grounded black pepper. Heat oil over medium heat in your frying pan, and when it's ready, drop in your mixture bit by bit. After two minutes, flip them over until they turn golden brown, plate them up and serve them hot with a sprinkle of spring onions.

Bean and pepper salad

Easy to make, filling and one you can make in advance.

What you’ll need:

• 1 can of black beans
• 1 can of kidney beans
• 1 can of sweetcorn
• 1 green pepper
• 1 yellow pepper
• 2 tablespoons of chives
• 1 teaspoon harissa
• ½ teaspoon of ground cumin
• Salt and pepper
• Juice of 1 lime
• ½ tablespoon of sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar

How to make this easy camping meal:

Combine your beans, sweetcorn and diced peppers. You can store this in a container until you’re ready to serve. Make your dressing with the remaining ingredients and pour over just before serving.

Tortilla pizza

If you fancy a pizza on your camping trip, this super easy tortilla pizza is great for satisfying cravings.

What you need:

• Large tortilla wraps
• Tomato puree
• Mozerella
• Topping: diced veggies, pepperoni, ham, shredded chicken, beef, tuna.

How to make it:

Start by prepping your toppings — dice any veggies or lightly season and cook your meats. Once that’s done, grab your large tortilla and place it on a nonstick pan or tray. Toast your tortilla, spread your tomato pure, and add mozzarella, followed by your toppings and more mozzarella or grated cheese. You can then grill it or pop it in the BBQ so it can all melt together. Leave it to cool, and you’ll have a tasty pizza.

Grilled halloumi flatbreads

Pair your grilled halloumi with hummus and coleslaw in a flatbread for a tasty and filling lunch.

Camping recipes for dinner

Enjoy cooking up these delicious camping meals for your evenings on-site.

Blue cheese, walnut and mushroom pasta

Filling and tasty, this easy camping meal will have you energised and ready for the day.

What you’ll need:

• 300g of chestnut mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• Large knob of butter
• 350g of pasta
• 4 medium-sized free-range egg yolks
• 150ml of crème-fraiche
• Handful of walnuts
• 70g of blue cheese
• 100g of rocket
• Zest and juice of a small lemon

How to make this easy camping meal:

Start by boiling your pasta according to the packet instructions. Once done, set it aside and in the same pot or a separate frying pan, depending on space, add in butter and oil, followed by mushrooms. When the mushrooms are soft and juicy, combine that mixture with your pasta. In another bowl, mix together the egg yolks, crème fraiche and half of the cheese. Pour this into the pasta and mushroom pot and mix well. Cook it gently on low heat for another minute and stir through the rocket, lemon juice and zest of half the lemon. Take it off the heat, toss in some walnuts and sprinkle the remaining cheese before serving.

Chargrilled chicken kebabs

Sitting beneath a starry sky, slowly rotating skewered chicken and chunky veg over a campfire is an essential part of any camping trip.

Serves: 4

What you’ll need:

• 4 diced chicken breasts
• 2 bell peppers
• 2 diced red onions
• Bottle of barbecue sauce
• Pack of skewers

How to make this easy camping meal:

Roll up your sleeves and mix the chicken, peppers, onions and barbecue sauce in a mixing bowl. Thread the chicken, peppers and onions onto the skewers. Carefully place over the barbecue or griddle and occasionally rotate until the chicken is cooked and the vegetables are chargrilled.

Macaroni cheese

Macaroni cheese is bound to be a hit with everyone – minimal ingredients, easy to make, very filling and incredibly cheesy.

Serves: 4

What you’ll need:

• 250g macaroni shells
• 250g grated cheddar cheese
• 40g butter
• 40g plain flour
• 600ml milk

How to make this easy camping meal:

Cook the macaroni in a saucepan of seasoned boiling water. In a separate pan, melt the butter and add flour to the melted butter. Gradually add the milk, a little bit at a time. Whisk in the grated cheese and stir until the sauce thickens. Drain the cooked pasta and toss it into the cheese sauce.

Classic burger

A staple of every camping and caravanning trip, in fact, no trip is complete without a simple and delicious, classic burger.

Serves: 4

What you’ll need:

• 500g beef mince
• 1 diced red onion
• 2 finely chopped garlic cloves
• 4 seeded burger buns
• 4 slices of cheddar cheese
• Optional: any and every extra trimming
• Optional: Vegetarian burger patty

How to make this easy camping meal:

Mix the mince, onion and garlic in a bowl and using the palm of your hand, squash them into patties. Lay the cheese on top of the burgers and cook them on the barbecue or griddle. Sporadically flip them until cooked through and assemble them in a bun with all your various trimmings.

Vegetarian alternative: Use vegetarian burger patties instead of beef mince burgers.

BBQ Chicken

Grab a piece of crispy-skin chicken, covered in a rich, sticky barbecue sauce and tear the meat from the bone.

Serves: 2-6

What you’ll need:

• Variety of chicken drumsticks, wings and thighs
• Barbecue sauce - and that’s all!

How to make this easy camping meal:

Mix the chicken and barbecue sauce in a mixing bowl, place them on the barbecue or griddle and cook until they’re white on the inside and crispy on the outside.

Bacon and pea risotto

Fancy something a little bit more gourmet without any additional cost, difficulty or washing up? This simple, one-pot bacon and pea risotto is perfect for those wanting to impress their fellow campers.

Serves: 4

What you’ll need:

• 300g risotto rice
• 1 diced white onion
• 6 rashers of bacon
• 100g frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 hot vegetable stock

How to make this easy camping meal:

Add the diced white onion to a pan of melted butter and fry until lightly browned. Add the rashers of bacon and fry until crispy. Add the risotto rice and hot vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Stir well, reduce the heat and cover for 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender. Stir in the frozen peas, season and cook for another few minutes until the peas are cooked.

Vegetarian alternative: Remove bacon rashers.

Fish in foil

Find fillets of local fish, cook them on the campsite and wait until the fish’s flesh becomes flaky and tender.

Serves: 2

What you’ll need:

• 2 white or salmon fish fillets (preferably local)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lemon
• Tin foil

How to make this easy camping meal:

Lay your fish fillet in a square of tin foil. Drizzle over olive oil, a squeeze of lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Wrap the foil loosely around the fish and cook on the barbecue or griddle until opaque and cooked through. Serve on its own or with rice and/or vegetables.

Chilli con carne

There are few foods as comforting as a warm, tasty beef chilli. Cook this simple, delicious recipe in just one pot.

Serves: 4

What you’ll need:

• 500g beef mince
• 1 diced white onion
• 400g chopped tomatoes
• 400g kidney beans
• 1 teaspoon cumin

How to make this easy camping meal:

Add the onions and mince to a pan and fry until browned. Drain the kidney beans and add to the pan with the chopped tomatoes. Add a pinch of cumin and continue to cook until the mixture thickens.

Vegetarian alternative: Remove beef mince.

Classic Hot Dog

As essential as the classic burger, the classic hot dog is a staple of the campsite barbecue for good reason.

Serves: 4

What you’ll need:

• 4 Sausages (preferably local)
• 4 Hot dog buns
• 1 diced white onion
• Ketchup
• Mustard
• Optional: Vegetarian sausages

How to make this easy camping meal:

Prick the sausages and place them on the barbecue or griddle, turning occasionally until brown and cooked through. Fry the onions in a pan until translucent. Sandwich the sausage in the centre of the hot dog bun, scatter the fried onions on top and finish with a drizzle of ketchup and mustard.

Vegetarian alternative: Use vegetarian sausages instead of pork sausages.

Stir fry

Whether you pair it with rice, noodles or fancy having it on its own, a stir fry is a great camping meal that’ll keep you full throughout the day. You can have a chicken, prawn, turkey, beef or veggie stir fry, depending on your diet or preferences.

What you’ll need:

• Sunflower oil
• Finely sliced vegetables of your choice. E.g. carrots, mushrooms, snap peas, broccoli, onions, bell peppers, onions, and chestnuts.
• 2 tablespoons of honey
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 juiced lime
• Toasted sesame seeds
• Optional: Diced chicken breast, prawns, beef or turkey
• Optional: Egg noodles or rice

How to make this easy camping meal:

Start by prepping all your ingredients. If you’re cooking beef, chicken, turkey or prawns, add them to a wok with your sauces and spices and let them cook through. You can then add all the diced vegetables and toss everything together, evenly coating the vegetables with the seasoning. If you fancy pairing your stir fry with egg noodles or rice, it's best to cook them first and then add them in again at the end to make sure they absorb the stunning flavouring. Finish off with sprinkling sesame seeds on top, then sit back and enjoy.

Stuffed jacket potato

A tasty comfort food perfect for winter camping is jacket potato. Pair it with your favourite toppings and enjoy.

What you’ll need:

• Potato
• Butter
• Toppings: grated cheese, shredded chicken, beans, tuna, coleslaw.

How to make this easy camping meal:

Poke each potato several times with a knife or fork. Then smear them with a bit of butter and double wrap them in aluminium foil. After, cook the potatoes on a fire or BBQ, and once they're crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, they’re ready to enjoy. Cut them open, spread a thin layer of butter and add your favourite toppings.

Ramen noodles

Super simple to make and tasty to eat, ramen noodles are a great camping meal that can be changed up by adding various toppings.

What you’ll need:

• Favourite flavour raman noodle pack
• Extra toppings: boiled egg, carrots, green beans, spring onions, bell peppers, avocados, broccoli, mushroom, diced chicken, prawns, beef etc.

How to make this easy camping meal:

Follow the instructions on the ramen noodle packet on how to boil and season the noodles. Once made, add any of your favourite toppings or whatever you have lying around.

Turkish salad

A lovely healthy dish that’s super easy to make, and it can be eaten as a meal or had on the side with something else.

What you’ll need:

• Tomatoes
• Red onions
• Parsley
• Lemon juice
• Ground sumac
• Olive oil
• Optional: ground black pepper, paprika flakes

How to make this easy camping meal:

Simply finely chop all the above ingredients, add a dash of lemon juice, mix and sprinkle some sumac before serving.

Prawn skewers

What you’ll need:

• Peeled prawns
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• Chopped coriander
• Lemon slices

How to make this easy camping meal:

In a bowl mix the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, oregano, paprika and garlic powder. Then add the peeled prawns to the bowl and let it marinate for a minimum of 15 minutes (you can do this whilst your BBQ heats up or as you start your fire). Add 4 to 6 prawns pieces per skewer and grill them for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until they turn a pinky-opaque colour. Serve with fresh coriander, sliced lemon and some of your favourite sauces.

Chicken tacos

Chicken tacos are a delicious and easy-to-cook camping meal.

What you’ll need:

• 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• Boneless chicken breasts cut into strips
• Taco shells or small tortillas
• Seasoning and spices: salt and black pepper, chilli powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika and cayenne.
• Toppings: finely sliced red onions, diced tomatoes, grated cheddar, diced avocado, coriander, lime, sliced bell peppers, pico de gallo, salsa, sour cream.

How to make this easy camping meal:

Start by seasoning your chicken and leave it on the side to marinate. Add the seasoned chicken to a pan with oil, and keep it on medium heat to let the chicken cook through. Whilst that’s cooking, lay your taco shells or tortilla wraps on a plate. Add the cooked chicken, your favourite toppings and any salsa or sauce to each one. You can serve this with lime wedges or your favourite dips.

Creamy chicken pasta

I know what you’re thinking, another pasta dish? But we can't leave creamy chicken pasta out of our easy camping meals list, especially since it's so simple to make.

What you’ll need:

• Your favourite pasta
• Chicken and your favourite seasoning
• Parmesan cheese
• Cream: single or double cream
• Garlic
• Parsley
• Butter

How to make this easy camping meal:

Start by marinating and cooking your chicken. Whilst it’s cooking, boil your pasta until al dente. Once the chicken is cooked, set it aside and add a tablespoon of butter and let it melt. Add the garlic and cream and bring it to a simmer. If you fancy other seasoning, you can add them here too. Add the chicken back into the sauce and add parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Mix it together and add your drained pasta. If it’s too thick, you can add more pasta water to it.

Red lentil curry

Fill your belly with this Indian dish that’s super easy to make at a campsite.

What you’ll need:

• Spices: chilli powder, curry powder, turmeric, paprika, cumin
• Crushed garlic
• Oil
• Salt
• Red lentils
• Optional: baby spinach, coriander and coconut milk

How to make this easy camping meal:

Wash and clean your red lentils. Then in a pot, add your spices, salt and enough water to sink your lentils. Once that boils, add in the lentils and let it cook on high heat. In a frying pan, add crushed garlic and oil. Let it sizzle until the garlic goes golden. Return to your lentils and check if they’re cooked – this will be when they’re soft and the water has evaporated. Add the garlic and oil to the lentils and stir for a minute. Top with coriander or mix in coconut milk for thickness and serve with rice, pitta bread or naan bread.

Camping recipes for dessert

These sweet treats are a delightful finish to your day camping food.

Campfire banana boats

A grilled banana stuffed with your favourite toppings, so simple yet so delicious – this recipe is bound to be a hit with the whole family!

What you’ll need:

• Bananas
• Tin foil
• Toppings: chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, crumbled biscuits, diced strawberries, caramel sauce, coconut shavings, peanut butter, honey, pralines, nuts.

How to make this easy camping dessert:

Peel the banana and slice it lengthwise, creating an opening in the middle. Place the banana on a square of tin foil. Cram as many toppings into the sliced banana and loosely wrap the foil around it. Cook it until the fillings have melted and the banana has warmed through. You can serve this as it is or with some ice cream.

S’mores

No evening beside a campfire is complete without a sweet treat – and there are few sweet campfire treats better than a gooey chocolatey s’more.

What you’ll need:

• Any biscuit or cookie
• Chocolate
• Marshmallows

How to make this easy camping dessert:

Wedge pieces of milk chocolate between two biscuits. Toast a couple of marshmallows over the barbecue or griddle and sandwich the gooey marshmallows between the biscuits.

Baked boozy rhubarb

A wonderfully boozy summer treat.

What you’ll need:

• 100g of fresh rhubarb, sliced into 1cm slices
• 250g fresh strawberries, halved
• 6 tablespoons of icing sugar
• Double cream
• Splash of something alcoholic, preferably rum or white wine

How to make this easy camping dessert:

Make four large squares of foil and stack them to make two double layered squares. Divide the strawberries and rhubarb equally between them. After sprinkling with icing sugar and topping with a splash of your chosen beverage, seal the foil packets up, a bit like a pasty. Place on glowing charcoal embers for five minutes or on a grill for a little longer.

Sticky toffee pudding

Sometimes a decadent after dinner treat is very much necessary and doesn’t need to be hard to make.

What you’ll need:

• 4 chocolate muffins
• 4 dates
• 50g butter
• 50g dark muscovado sugar
• 75ml double cream
• Double cream for serving

How to make this easy camping dessert:

Break your muffins up into four dishes and chop the dates to divide up too. Add the butter and sugar to a pan and melt over a gentle heat. Add the cream, stir and heat gently until the mixture thickens (this will take about four minutes). Remove from heat and pour half of the sauce over the chocolate muffins. Stand the dishes on a griddle or similar and allow to warm through for a couple of minutes. Transfer to serving bowls, add the remaining sauce and extra cream to serve.

Cranachan

A traditionally Scottish dessert, perfect for a summer evening.

What you’ll need:

• 2 tbsp medium oatmeal
• 300g fresh Scottish raspberries
• 350ml double cream
• 2 tbsp heather honey
• 2-3 tbsp of whisky to taste

How to make this easy camping dessert:

Lightly toast your oatmeal in a dry frying pan. Bash the raspberries about in a bowl to crush them slightly and begin to get the juice squidging out. If needed, add a sprinkle of sugar to sweeten the mixture. Whisk your cream in a bowl until it just begins to set. Stir in the honey and whisky. Add the oatmeal and whisk a little more until the mix gets firmer. Now alternate layers of cream with raspberries in 4 bowls.

Cookie dough and ice cream

Whether camping in the peak of summer or during the winter, this warm cookie dough with creamy ice cream fits every occasion.

Depending on how much time you have, there are two ways to create this phenomenal dessert.

Method one:

What you’ll need:

• Cookies
• Chocolate
• Ice cream

How to make this easy camping dessert:

This straightforward method requires you to put large ready-made cookies on a tray or foil, sprinkle some chocolate chips on top and pop it on a campfire or BBQ. In minutes, you’ll have gooey cookies. Pair that with ice cream, and your sweet cravings are satisfied.

Method two:

What you’ll need:

• 140g plain flour
• 100g butter (room temp)
• 175g soft brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons whole milk
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Ice cream
• Toppings: chocolate chips, break pieces of your favourite chocolate bar, mini Oreos, fresh strawberries

How to make this easy camping dessert:

This method requires a little more baking. First, beat the butter and sugar. Then add vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon of salt and flour. Fold the mixture together until you get a breadcrumb consistency. Once you’ve achieved this, slowly add the milk and mix until it forms a dough – here, you can add chocolate chips. Place the batter onto a tray and on a bbq or campfire for a minute just to warm it up. Add your toppings and serve with ice cream.

Chocolate covered strawberries

Another simple dessert that can be made in seconds.

What you’ll need:

• Washed strawberries
• Chocolate chips or a sharing bar

How to make this easy camping dessert:

If you’re camping on a hot day, you can simply leave the chocolate sharing bar open in the sun. This will melt it in seconds, making it perfect for dipping strawberries. Another way to melt your chocolate is by breaking it into pieces and adding them to a bowl. Then place that bowl in a pot of hot kettle water. Stir it every few seconds to help it melt quicker. Once melted, dip your strawberries and enjoy.

For a healthy snack on the go, let the chocolate harden by placing the strawberries in a container and in a cool box.

Cornflake cake

A great dessert to make for everyone is a cornflake cake.

What you’ll need:

• 200g Cornflakes
• 75g butter
• 200g chocolate
• 4 tablespoons golden syrup

How to make this easy camping dessert:

Over low heat, combine and melt your butter, chocolate and golden syrup. Leave it to set for 5 minutes before adding in your cornflakes. Mix so the cornflakes are evenly coated. Take a spoon full of the mixture and place it into cupcake cases. Leave it to set and enjoy.

Rocky road

A crunchy, gooey and chewy treat all in one. This is a perfect on-the-go snack that can be made in minutes.

What you’ll need:

• Chocolate
• Butter
• Biscuits
• Marshmallows
• Gummy bears
• Optional: honey

How to make this easy camping dessert:

On low heat, melt chocolate, honey and butter. Set it aside whilst you place biscuits into a ziplock bag and smash them into chunks and crumbs. Add the biscuits, gummy bears and marshmallows to the mixture and stir. You can also add chunks of your favourite chocolates, e.g. M&M’s, Malteasers etc.

Camping snack ideas

Perfect for packing up to satisfy hunger while you’re away from the campsite.

Flapjacks

Whether you want it as a dessert while camping or for an on-the-go snack, flapjacks are a tasty treat.

What you’ll need:

• 250g rolled oats
• 125g butter
• 125g brown sugar
• Vanilla extract
• 2-3 tablespoons of golden syrup or honey
• Optional: Raisins, crushed nuts, chocolate chips

How to make this easy camping dessert:

In a large saucepan, melt the butter, golden syrup and brown sugar over a low heat. Make sure you continuously stir it to stop it from burning. Take it off the heat and mix in vanilla extract and rolled oats. Once your mixture is done, press it into a grease-lined tin and leave it to set for an hour. Drizzle melted chocolate on top and serve on its own or with custard.

Grilled sweetcorn

Sweet, juicy corn with any seasoning of your choice. Enjoy it on its own or as a side dish.

Flavour suggestions:

• Simple butter and salt
• Italian seasoning, grated parmesan and garlic powder
• Brown sugar, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, melted butter, lime juice
• Bacon wrapped corn with honey glaze
• Ground cumin, Himalayan pink salt, red chilli powder, and chaat masala powder

Fruit salad

A healthy, refreshing and easy to make camping dessert that's perfect for the whole family.

What you’ll need:

• Favourite fruits: apple, banana, strawberries, grapes, kiwi, mango, pomegranate, pineapple, oranges etc.
• Juice
• Optional: double cream or whipped cream

How to make this easy camping dessert:

Cut up all your fruit and mix them in a bowl together. Add some squash or fresh orange juice for a more tasty fruit salad. Serve it on its own or with some cream.

Hard boiled eggs

Boil a pack of eggs before you leave and store them in a fridge or cooler for up to a week.

Chocolate no bake energy bites

Satisfy chocolate cravings with these no-cook bite-sized treats. They’re great for making prior to your trip to store in a food container and have as a snack.

What you’ll need:

• Pitted dates
• Unsweetened cocoa powder
• Rolled oats
• Unsalted cashews
• Almond flour
• Maple syrup

How to make this easy camping snack:

Place all your ingredients other than the syrup into a food processor and blitz until a fine texture forms. Gradually add your maple syrup until a moist paste forms. You can then remove from the blender and form into bit sized balls.