Camping

29 Ideas for Summer Camping Snacks

Granola bars to take on the trail, salsas to snack on around the campfire—and one killer banana bread to stash away in your tent.

By The Editors of Epicurious

July 29, 2019

A batch of energy bars topped with toasted coconut lined up on parchment.

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Coconut and Crispy Chickpea Trail Mix
The beauty of this mix is that it can be deployed lots of ways. Eat it out of hand, or spoon it over plain yogurt as a savory topping.
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Coconut-Date Power Breakfast Bars
The whole family will love these nutrient-packed bars as a grab-and-go breakfast or afternoon snack.
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Strawberry Leather
This simple and sweet make-ahead snack will stay fresh throughout your whole camping trip.
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Creamy Pinto Bean Dip
Serve this lightly spiced, easy-to-make bean dip with tortilla chips while you relax by the tent.
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Nutty Grain and Oat Bars
We can't stress it enough: Pack the mixture as tightly as possible into the loaf pan. This is essential for the slices to hold together when cut.
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Classic Applesauce
Cooking the apples with their skins on adds a beautiful rosy blush to the finished sauce.
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No-Bake Energy Bites with Ginger and Turmeric
These superfood-filled, protein-packed, chocolate-and-espresso-covered bites are one of our favorite camping snacks. Enjoy them for a nice breakfast boost or mid-day recharge.
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Creamy Avocado Dip With Scallions
Avocado, yogurt, and a mix of caramelized and fresh scallions give this dip a creamy texture that sits between onion dip and guacamole. Pair it with pita chips, tortilla chips, or carrot sticks.
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3-Ingredient Seeded Crackers
A quick spin in the food processor is all it takes to mix up these rustic whole-wheat crackers.
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10/27
Chewy Nut and Cereal Bars
These amber bars are the love child of rice krispie treats and sesame candies. They're nutty, both crisp and chewy, and just the right amount of crumbly.
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Onion-Dip Potato Chips
These homemade onion-flavored chips just might be more addictive than the store-bought versions.
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12/27
Avocado Peanut Butter Brownies
Avocados add creamy, nutrient-dense richness, taking the place of butter in these baked sweets.
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Buttery Cayenne Pecans
The low oven temp and long bake time allow these nuts to take on rich flavor without burning.
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Kale Chips
These crunchy, addictive chips will have your whole family begging for more kale. They are wonderful served alongside sandwiches, or on their own as an afternoon snack.
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