27 Breakfast Ideas That Are Perfect for Camping

Mealtime while camping may not always be the most exciting part of your excursion, and breakfast can be particularly boring if you're relying solely on protein bars. But just because you love the great outdoors doesn't mean you have to compromise on having a great meal. You just need a few reliable, camping-friendly recipes. That’s where this roundup comes in. We’ve got some amazingly delicious ideas, from make-ahead options like granola to ones that you can cook over a campfire using your pie iron or a bit of aluminum foil. One of our favorites? These breakfast burritos. They require a little pre-camping preparation but, trust us, it’s worth it. You can have breakfast in minutes while you’re out in the wilderness with this simple campfire recipe. A mixture of potatoes, veggies, sausage and eggs are baked in foil packets that you can toss right onto the embers. Within 10 minutes you’ll have breakfast for up to eight people!

If you need proof of the versatility of a pie iron, this recipe is it! You can surprise your campmates with a custardy French toast breakfast they’ll never see coming. Or you can just treat yourself to a quiet yet decadent breakfast for one. It’s certainly a nice break from granola bars.

For some people, breakfast is more about the time of day than the type of food eaten, and that means that a sandwich - any type of sandwich - can be a welcome star of a breakfast spread. This recipe from Guy Fieri is more of a how-to guide for making moreish campfire sandwiches using a pie iron.

Smoky bacon, gooey cheese and a sweet hint of maple syrup come together in this irresistible breakfast grilled cheese—perfect for fueling your next outdoor adventure.

Oatmeal is a great food to have for breakfast while camping, especially if you plan on engaging in physical activities throughout the rest of the day. But stirring a pot of oats over a campfire can take away from your plans. That's where these overnight oats come into play. Simply put all the ingredients into spill-proof jars and you have a creamy, filling breakfast the next morning.

You may think that pancakes are impractical to make while camping, but if you make your mix ahead of time, it's really quite a breeze. As well, pancake batter that has had a chance to rest a bit makes for fluffier and tender pancakes.

These sunset-colored beauties may look (and taste) like dessert, but they are a pretty healthy and absolutely delicious treat to have for breakfast over a campfire. You can pre-assemble the peaches and wrap them up in foil before you set out so that they're ready to throw on the embers when you wake up in nature.

Ideal for a cozy campfire morning, this French Bread Pizza brings together crispy bread, savory eggs, sausage and melted cheese for a warm, filling start to your day in the great outdoors.

There's something about a healthy muffin that just makes you feel good in the morning and ready to conquer the day, whether that means a long hike or keeping the kids from eating poisonous berries. These muffins provide a healthy amount of fiber from wheat bran and are partly sweetened with honey, making for a healthier alternative.

Granola and camping go together like watermelon and beach days (for some, at least). Ditch the store-bought stuff on your next camping trip and make it from scratch with this recipe. Oats, almonds and coconut flakes get a light coating of rich brown sugar and maple syrup.

These little sandwiches are a genius idea if you're tasked with preparing breakfast for your entire entourage, and the thought of making a bunch of individual sandwiches makes you want to run for the hills. The secret is slicing the whole pack of dinner rolls crosswise and assembling a massive sandwich that you can later split up.

Molly Yeh gives us this innovative recipe that may be unlike any other breakfast you've had. Potatoes are hollowed out and filled with a combination of eggs, peppers and cheese before getting cooked on the campfire. They do take a little advanced preparation, but you can simply wrap each potato boat in foil and quite literally chuck them all into your campfire to cook.

Yes, you can have cookies for breakfast! And no, they don't need to come in cereal form. These healthy breakfast treats are high in fiber from whole grains and includes less sugar than traditional cookies. You can make a huge batch way in advance and have these as quick on-the-go breakfasts while you're roughing it.

This one will take a bit of advanced preparation, but trust us when we say that it just may be the highlight of your camping trip (at least where meals are concerned). You can opt to fully cook this meaty log before you set out or simply assemble it and cook it at your campsite. The cinnamon roll buns are entirely optional if you want to keep it low carb.

If you don't have a pie iron, you can still indulge in some French toast while camping, and this recipe will show you how. It also has the the added benefit of being a healthier alternative to heavy traditional French toast recipes.

These recipe from Molly Yeh is perfect for those who love making everything from scratch. On top of including instructions for a hearty egg and hashbrowns filling, Yeh includes fool-proof instructions for how to make your own bagels. If that's just too much work for you, you can always buy bagels and fill them with this delectable filling.

Do you love the crunch of granola but not the sweetness? If that sounds like you, then this will be your go-to recipe. These crunchy clusters still have a drizzle of sweetener from maple syrup, but it serves as a counterpoint to the sea salt and spicy Madras curry powder.

This recipe is a keeper if you're feeding a large crowd, like at a scouts jamboree. It is easy for little ones to eat as they can hold it with their hands, although grownups will keep wanting more of these, too. Prepare all the components ahead of time for easy cooking when you camp.

These make-ahead sandwiches feature a sumptuous mushroom and spinach omelet, making them a perfect savory breakfast for vegetarians, although hardcore carnivores are sure to like these, too. You can use any type of cheese you like with these and replace the English muffins with whatever type of bread you like.

These breakfast treats are like crispy hashbrown casserole patties. The secret is in the pie iron, a camping essential that lets you bake and toast anything from sandwiches to pies directly over the campfire with no mess all while keeping your hands burn-free.

Sometimes you want a deluxe breakfast and want to enjoy the process of putting it together. Your love of camping shouldn't hold you back from your love of cooking, and we have just the recipe that marries the two. These breakfast tacos are a little more involved to prepare, but the reward is well worth the effort. They're also an ideal breakfast for glamping excursions.

Bring a little Hamptons luxury to your camping trip with Ina Garten's fabulous recipe for mini frittatas. These adorable little breakfast bites are similar to omelets but crispier and chock-full of surprises, like prosciutto, Fontina cheese and leaks. You can make them ahead of time, wrap them in foil and reheat on your campfire, although they're excellent cold, too.

Some camping trips are all about rest and relaxation, and nobody will blame you for sleeping in after a day of hiking or canoeing. If you're a little late for eggs and bacon but haven't quite arrived at lunch time yet, these camping-friendly sandwiches are for you. They evoke the zesty flavors of New Orleans, so you can travel to the Big Easy with you palate while you explore the great outdoors.

This is a genius breakfast idea from Ree Drummond that requires no cooking or heating but does feature that camping essential: granola. These souped up apples are sliced and then reassembled with smears of rich peanut butter and showers of crunchy granola. The effect is like a personal healthy cake. Simply wrap each stacker in foil or plastic wrap and you have breakfast ready to go!

If you've never had a savory muffin, you owe it to yourself to try this recipe, even if you're not camping any time soon. If you are camping, though, these are perhaps one of the best, most convenient options for those who don't really have a sweet tooth in the morning. A combination of breakfast sausage, scallions, herbs and sharp cheddar make it hard to have just one.

Granola bars are a camper's best friend. They make for a quick and easy breakfast (or snack) on the go and can help add some healthy carbs and fiber to your meal. The best granola bars are the ones you make yourself, and this recipe from Ina Garten is one of our most popular.