We absolutely love going on camping trips to escape into nature and get some much needed rest and relaxation. The best part about camping is enjoying delicious and comforting plant-based meals surrounded by the warmth of a campfire. Next time you go camping don’t reach for the processed junk, instead make healthy meals that will leave you satisfied.

Today we wanted to share with you our Top 5 Camping Recipes that we love to bring on our trips to the great outdoors. All of these recipes are very easy to make, so they can be prepared at your campsite. But be careful, these recipes may attract other campers looking for tasty food! Keep scrolling to learn more about each recipe!

#1 - World Famous Chickpea Salad

Chickpea Salad is always on our list of things to bring with us anytime we go camping! Not only is it delicious, but it is also filling and creamy. We usually prepare it before we leave, put it in a mason jar, and store it in our cooler. We usually enjoy this meal right when we get to our destination! This salad is great because it doesn't get soggy and can be used in a variety of ways. Other salads we enjoy that don’t get soggy are our Oil-Free Veggie Salad and Cowboy Caviar from our free Product Guide!

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#2 - Stovetop Baked Ziti

Chances are you have tried our Instant Pot Baked Ziti recipe, but did you know you can make it on the stove (or campfire) too? All you have to do is add everything to a pot, heat it up, stir occasionally, and continue cooking until everything is to your liking! We recommend bringing a mason jar with the dry ingredients premeasured. If there are only a few people with you, it is best to half the recipe so you don’t have a huge pot of leftovers!

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#3 - Potato Corn Chowder

This creamy, starch filled Potato Corn Chowder is the most delicious camping meal. This soup uses frozen pre-chopped and canned ingredients making it great to pack in the cooler and make at the campsite! We first debuted this recipe on our 10 Minute Meals cooking show, so it is also a super fast one! If you are not a member of our cooking show, you can find this recipe in our FREE Meal Rotator PDF!

Click here for the Potato Corn Chowder recipe in our Meal Rotator!

#4 - Potato Foil Packs

Potato Foil Packs are the best way to enjoy starches and your favorite veggies while on a camping trip or even at family BBQs! You can cook these right on the coals of the fire, on a wire rack, or on a grill. The tin foil keeps your food clean, while keeping all the delicious flavors in! We made all sorts of tin foil meals and even desserts on our Camping Meals & Tricks episode of our live cooking show!

#5 - Baked Beans

Nothing says Summer more than enjoying some baked beans in the fresh air with the people you love the most. We had to add this recipe to the list because baked beans are such an integral camping flavor. While you cannot find a healthy can of baked beans, this recipe has the same nostalgic flavors without the salt, oil, or sugar. Make this one at home, store it in the cooler, and warm it up in a pot!

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Bonus - Beans and Pico

Whether you make your beans from dry like the Mexican Charro Beans in the photo or buy canned beans, bring some on your camping trip! Dillon is no stranger to warming up a can of no-salt added beans with the aquafaba and topping with pico. You can add seasoning, veggies, or flavors you have to give those beans more pizzazz! Bring some homemade tortilla chips too, to enjoy with your beans!

That is all we got for our Top 5 Camping Recipes! We hope you enjoy these healthy and delectable recipes on your next camping trip, BBQ, picnic, day trip, or vacation! What are your favorite camping recipes, let us know in our Facebook Community!