Planning a camping trip? Don’t forget the food!
I’ve got you covered with 25 vegan camping food ideas that everyone will enjoy.
From hearty meals to delicious desserts, these recipes are perfect for enjoying the great outdoors.
1. One-Pot Lemon Broccoli Pasta
If you need a tasty way to make a flavorful pasta, check this out. It’s super fresh and easy, just what I crave at camp. The combination of zippy lemon zest and those subtle chili flakes gets me every time.
Grab some broccoli to mix it all together, and you’ll have a tasty pasta dinner.
2. One-Pot Red Lentil Sloppy Joes
If you’re looking for one-pot meals for your next camping trip, these sloppy Joes will please everyone. These aren’t your grade-school sloppy Joes, either. I’m talking protein-rich, plant-based sandwiches just oozing with exceptional flavor.
There’s a hint of maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar that adds complexity to the red lentils.
3. Vegan Breakfast Burrito
Do you have a big day of exploration coming up? Start it off right with a grab-and-go breakfast burrito.
I’m a big fan of breakfast burritos, even egg-free ones like this fantastic recipe. Scrambled tofu, hash browns, black beans, and kale give me the energy I need. There is so much power inside these tortillas, you can power through your hike without immediately needing a snack.
4. Vegan Mexican Tortilla Soup
One-pot recipes like soup are always a good meal for camp, right?Here’s one I think you’ll want to add to your list.It’s healthy, fresh, and seriously delicious.
The broth is a bit spicy and tomato-flavored, just perfect for a bounty of veggies.It’s got spicy peppers, zucchini, black beans, and then some.
If you have any lime or avocado, I highly recommend adding them on top.
5. Vegan Camping Pancake
These killer pancakes are another camping staple that doesn’t require a cooler. Plant-based milk and vinegar are your wet ingredients and oats act as the flour.
Mix everything in a bowl, then pour the batter onto a greased griddle. I know that, in 15 minutes, you’ll have a fluffy stack of vegan pancakes.
6. One-Pot Mushroom Pasta
If you’re feeling pasta, try this homely one-pot mushroom dish. The sauce is a cozy, creamy concoction that has a handful of nutritional yeast and miso paste to make it more savory.
Instead of fussing with cooking the pasta and sauce separately, you’ll toss it all in the same pot. That translates to more stargazing time at night and fewer dishes in the morning. I’m all about it!
7. Campfire Fajitas
Chilling by the campfire while dinner is cooking happens to be my favorite part about camping. Campfire fajitas are a hands-down favorite in my family, too.
The peppers and onions have a simple fajita seasoning to keep things easy. Canned black beans do the trick for the protein. A couple of flour tortillas will complete the dish.
I enjoy salsa and guacamole, vegan shredded cheese and even a simple bottle of hot sauce.
8. Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew
This creamy, sweet, and hearty stew will help keep you warm at camp, trust me. It’s an African-inspired meal starring sweet potatoes and crunchy peanuts. Chickpeas are the main protein source, while peanut butter makes it extra creamy.
With a stew this hearty and scrumptious, you won’t even think twice about meat. It’s a win in my book.
9. Vegan S’mores Granola Bar
These vegan s’mores bars work for breakfast, snack, or dessert. Pass them out, and you’ll have a bunch of happy campers.
These granola bars have all the classic s’mores ingredients and, get this, everything is vegan!
It’s best if you prep these in the oven before you go. That way, you can kick back and enjoy once you get to camp.
10. Artichoke and Poblano Campfire Paella
I get it if you are tired of burgers and stews at camp. This recipe is special for you to try.
Vegan paella is the one-skillet dinner that will have everyone’s stomach grumbling. You’ll love the fragrant rice that gets enhanced with tofu sausage, artichoke hearts, and red wine.
I like to use soyrizo to give it more oomph.
Swap out the chicken broth for veggie broth to keep it vegan.
11. Vegan Skillet Brownie
Traditional camping is all about s’mores for dessert, but who said you can’t start a tradition of your own?
These fudgy, chocolate treats are super simple to make. It involves mixing ingredients and then letting them cook in a pan over the fire. For a more indulgent variation, add in some peanut butter, cranberries, and nuts.
Sounds like my kind of recipe!
12. 5-Ingredient Vegan Tacos
These vegan tacos are, without a doubt, my camping jam! The ingredients list is minimal, and you won’t even need a cooler. Plus, these are so protein-packed thanks to the black beans and pea protein.
I’m telling you to pack some extra fittings, like salsa, avocado, and cilantro, if you have room in the cooler. It’ll all be worth it.
13. One-Pot Mushroom Pasta
If you’re feeling pasta, try this homely one-pot mushroom dish. This sauce is a cozy creamy concoction that has a handful of nutritional yeast and miso paste to make it more savory.
I love that, rather than fussing with cooking the pasta and sauce separately, you’ll toss it all in the same pot. That gets you more stargazing time at night and results in fewer dishes in the morning.
14. Middle Eastern Spiced Camp Fire Chickpeas
Vegans and campers will both approve of this 30-minute meal. The ingredients don’t necessarily require refrigeration, so you’ll want this at camp.
You can make the spice mix before leaving the house. Then, when it’s dinner time, you just have to toss it in a pan with spinach and chickpeas.
Easy peasy, right?
15. Wild Blueberry Pancakes
Trust me when I say that these flapjacks will get reluctant campers to happily crawl out of their tents. You’ll use a flax egg to bind everything together, and water so there’s no dairy.
You could use nut milk or coconut milk instead if you want a creamier consistency.
The best part of all? Fresh, wild blueberries in the batter! I think some blueberry syrup is totally in order, don’t you?
16. Vegan Orange Peel Campfire Cinnamon Rolls
This genius three-step idea is perfect for those lazy mornings at camp.
First, stuff an orange peel with a vegan Trader Joe’s cinnamon roll.Second, bake it.Third, top it with icing, and you’re ready for an ooey-gooey cinnamon roll that is so easy to whip up.
17. Chickpea Flour Scramble Breakfast Recipe
Camping wouldn’t be complete without a hearty breakfast, so you’ll love this vegan way to do it. You’re talking an egg-free breakfast that doesn’t miss a single beat.
With nutritional yeast and spice, the chickpea flour takes on a scramble-like taste and texture.
It wouldn’t be a scramble without some veggies. Use whatever you have in the cooler, like asparagus, green chile, and bell pepper, to go well with the spices.
18. Vegan Kabobs with Tofu
Are you after an easy camping recipe after a long day of hiking? These vegan kabobs are it.
The night before, all you have to do is marinate the tofu. Then making these are as simple as slicing, skewering, and grilling. You can also mix and match any assortment of veggies you like.
Doesn’t that sound delicious?
19. Banana Coconut French Toast
Who said you couldn’t get a little fancy with your camping breakfast?
This French toast might be slightly upscale, but it’s so remarkably easy to make. Everyone will be wowed by the topping of blueberries, shredded coconut, and maple syrup.
The batter is a unique blend of coconut milk and mashed bananas, too. It’s a little different from the standard, but so yummy, trust me!
20. Campfire Bread on a Stick
The whole family will get excited to sleep under the stars when you’re talking about campfire bread on a stick.
This recipe is precisely as it sounds. You’ll make the dough, wrap it around a stick, then hold it over the fire. It’s a fun activity for kids and makes for a great snack or side that everyone will enjoy.
21. Cheesy Vegan Quesadillas
Campfire quesadillas are something I always insist on, so these dairy-free versions are a must!I’m talking loaded quesadillas jam-packed with black beans, summer squash, and tomatoes.
What about the cheese?Oh, that’s the best part!It’s a cashew cheese that consists of nutritional yeast and spices.
I’ll admit it’s not traditional, but you’ll just have to try it to believe it.
22. No-Bake Vegan Protein Bars
I’m not joking, there are so many things I love about these bars!
First, they only call for four ingredients. Second, they’re packed with protein and don’t require added sugar. Last, they’re seriously addicting.
The kids will love the combo of peanut butter and dark chocolate, and so will you.
23. Spicy Chickpea Veggie Burgers
You had me at chickpeas, a vegan dietary staple packed in protein but unbelievably versatile! Take these burgers, for instance. These vegan patties are a camper’s dream!
You just mix ingredients like chickpeas, peanut butter, veggies, and spices in a bowl. Then, toss your patties on the grill. In the meantime, you can work on the bun.
Dinner won’t be long, I promise.
24. Vegan Orange Peel Campfire Cinnamon Rolls
Have a lazy morning at camp? That’s perfect, whip up a batch of these cinnamon rolls.
This genius idea is threefold. You’ll stuff an orange peel with a vegan Trader Joe’s cinnamon roll. Then, bake it, top with icing, and you’re ready for an ooey-gooey cinnamon roll that’s sure to satisfy.