Camping with Eggs: Meal Prep Ideas for the Great Outdoors

Eating outdoors doesn’t have to be complicated. With a little pre-trip planning and eggs incorporated into your menu, you can enjoy simple, efficient, and tasty meals. Less time cooking, more time enjoying—that’s the spirit of meal prep in the great outdoors!

A Few Handy Tips Before You Head Out 

A little preparation goes a long way:

• Cook a dozen hard boiled eggs for snacks and quick meals. 
• Prepare an omelette or a frittata in an airtight container. 
• Cut up bite-sized servings of fruits and vegetables. 
• Plan one or two pre-cooked meals for the beginning of your camping trip. 
• Group foods by meals to save time. 

For Breakfast

• Crepes or French toast (pre-made mixes)
• Pre-cooked omelettes in muffin tins
• Egg, potato, and vegetable breakfast casserole

For Lunch

• Egg sandwiches and crunchy vegetables
• Hearty salad with hard boiled eggs, grains, and fresh vegetables 
• Hot scrambled egg wraps 

For Supper

• Minute omelettes
• Egg shakshuka
• Vegetable, rice and egg casserole

Stress-Free Transport: Helpful Tips

With just a few precautions, you can avoid any unpleasant surprises in your cooler:  

• Hard boil eggs ahead of time for a convenient, mess-free option. 
• Store eggs in a rigid container or reusable egg box. 
• Crack raw eggs ahead of time and store them in an airtight container. 
• Place eggs in the middle of the cooler, if they are in a rigid container, to keep them at a consistent temperature.