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16 Vegan Protein Bars That Are Actually Good For You

Whether you’re out for a hike or just need a quick pick-me-up between meals, protein bars fit the bill. But finding a vegan protein bar that’s tasty and vegan? That’s a little trickier.  Protein bars are everywhere these days, but identifying delicious, nutritious plant-based options takes a little more investigation. Many manufacturers’ recipes include whey protein or…

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The Best Vegan Jerky for Outdoor Adventures

Vegan jerky is one of the tastiest and easiest ways to add a little protein to your diet when you need an energy boost. As vegans, we now have SO many choices when it comes to vegan jerky. There seems to be an endless list of plant-based jerky options in stores and online. If you’re…

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Our Guide to Vegan Camping Food Essentials

What do vegans eat when camping? Well, we can eat basically the same as when we are not camping.. With a few exceptions! Your vegan camping menu will largely depend on your style of camping. Are you the type of camper who brings all of the comforts of home along with you, or are you…

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5 Brands Offering Up Tasty Vegan Backpacking Meals

Let’s be real. Sometimes you don’t have the time or resources to make vegan backpacking meals for yourself. Turns out there are a lot of herbivores on the trail these days and it’s becoming much easier to buy vegan backpacking food right off the shelf. That’s why I’ve made this list of my favorite brands…

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The Best Vegan Granola (easy!)

Making your own vegan granola couldn’t be easier. I love baking up a big batch of this mix and sprinkling it on vegan chia pudding or plant-based yogurt. It lasts about 3 weeks in the pantry, but if you’re like me, it will be gone way before the expiration date. This vegan granola mix is…

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Vegan Backpacking Chia Pudding Recipe

When you’re looking for vegan backpacking breakfast options you’ll often find a sea of different oatmeal recipes. I love a hearty vegan oatmeal, but I do get sick of eating the same thing every morning. Although this is not a far departure from traditional oatmeal, vegan chia pudding is another satisfying vegan backpacking breakfast option!…

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Vegan Backpacking Food Essentials

If you’ve decided you’re going to make your own vegan backpacking food, there are a few ingredients you’ll definitely want to consider adding to your backpacking kitchen pantry. For me it’s important for my trail meals to be full of nutrients, protein and flavor. I’m going to go over all of the essential ingredients you…

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Easy DIY Dried Mango

It’s easy to dehydrate most fruits and bring them along on the trail, but mango dries into a wonderful chewy texture while retaining its bright flavors. It’s my favorite fruit to bring backpacking or hiking and it’s super simple to make yourself. I usually go for two mango max. My dehydrator is kind of small…

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Lemony Cashew Date Vegan Bliss Balls

Vegan bliss balls are nothing new. They’ve been a favorite snack of mine and many others for a long time. That being said, the flavor combinations of these things are endless! I add lemon juice to just about everything I cook these days, so I tried adding lemon juice and lemon zest to this bliss…

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Chocolate Coconut Pecan Vegan Trail Mix

The secret to a tasty vegan trail mix is combining sweet and savory flavors along with crunchy and chewy textures. This mix checks all of the boxes. The pumpkins seeds (or pepita) and coconut chips give a satisfying crunch, while the dried cranberries and dark chocolate give this trail mix a hearty chewy texture. The…