Grazing Board

 Non-Cook Food Tip #5 – Grazing Board!

A grazing board or antipasto platter is a nice healthy and nutritious non-cook dinner option for anyone going out on a hike where there is a chance of a partial or total fire ban.

What you will need:

  • Shelf Stable Cheese (Can be found in the ‘Spreads’ section of the supermarket)
  • Cured Meats (E.g. Salami, Peperoni, Twiggy Sticks, Jerky etc.)
  • Sun-dried tomatoes
  • Olives
  • Grapes or Strawberries

Method:

  1. Lay them all out on a plate
  2. Eat up!

It’s as simple as that!

Main image sourced from: https://www.laurafuentes.com/hummus-antipasto-platter/

Pizza Wraps!

Non-Cooking Food Tip #4 – Pizza Wraps!

Pizza Wraps are a nice healthy and nutritious non-cook dinner option for anyone going out on a hike where there is a chance of a partial or total fire ban (or you just don’t feel like cooking).

What you will need:

  • Wrap
  • Tomato Paste
  • Dried Oregano
  • Shelf Stable Cheese (Can be found in the ‘Spreads’ section of the supermarket)
  • Cured Meats (E.g. Salami, Peperoni, Twiggy Sticks, Jerky etc.)
  • Firm Lettuce (E.g. Cos)*

Method:

  1. Spread tomato paste and oregano on wrap
  2. Combine cheese, meat and lettuce
  3. Roll the wrap up
  4. Dig in!

It’s as simple as that!

*We suggest wrapping the lettuce in paper towel. This helps keep it fresh for a few days.

Main image sourced from: https://www.macheesmo.com/supreme-pizza-wraps/

Light Breakfast Options

Non-Cook Food Tip #3 – Fresh Fruits, Snack Bars and More!

Eating healthy, filling but light breakfast is always a must on an AJ. Our favourite options to get you started include:

  • Fresh Fruits – such as:
    • Apples
    • Pears
    • Oranges
  • Cereal / Muesli with Milk Powder
    • Easily sourced from the supermarket (E.g. Woolworths or Coles)
  • Granola Bars – some brands that are worth looking at are:
    • Kashi
    • Nature Valley
    • KIND Healthy Grains
    • Annie’s

Main image sourced from: https://thecooksgrocer.com.au/collections/fruit-veg-boxes

Granola Bar Brands image sourced from: https://feedthemwisely.com/choosing-a-granola-bar

Chia Pudding!

Non-Cook Food Tip #2 – Chia Pudding!

Chia Pudding is a great brekkie tip for anyone hiking when there is a chance of a partial or total fire ban. And the added bonus? It is a simple, healthy, nutritious, filling and absolutely DELICIOUS!

What you will need:

  • Chia seeds
  • Coconut milk powder (Woolworths or Coles)
  • Freeze dried fruit (blended)
  • Dried cranberries/ blueberries

Method:

  1. Blend the freeze dried fruit until it’s a powder
  2. Combine freeze dried fruit powder, milk powder, chia seeds and dried berries
  3. Add water to combined ingredients and mix well
  4. Leave overnight
  5. Enjoy

Easy and Delicious!

Main image sourced from: https://www.pinterest.cl/pin/534521049511132841/ 

Overnight Oats!

Non-Cook Food Tip #1 – Overnight Oats!

Overnight Oats is a nice healthy and nutritious non-cook breakfast option with only a few ingredients its light to carry as well.

What you will need:

  • Oats
  • Water

Optional extras:

  • Dried fruit
  • Honey/ Maple syrup/ Sugar
  • Nuts/ Seeds

Method:

  1. Combine oats with the optional ingredients
  2. Add water
  3. Leave overnight
  4. Enjoy

It’s as simple as that!

Main image sourced from: https://hedgecombers.com/overnight-oats-camping-recipe/