Looking for make ahead camping breakfast ideas that go beyond a box of cereal? Breakfast burritos, cherry oat jars and little egg muffins give you plenty to choose from.
Some of these ideas are ready to eat, while others leave the final cooking for camp.
You can keep things simple or plan a bigger skillet breakfast. For camping food ideas make ahead breakfast prep is a good place to start. Keep perishable foods at 40°F or below in a well-iced cooler, then reheat cooked leftovers to 165°F.
Camping breakfasts worth planning ahead
loaded breakfast burrito
We’re starting off strong with this loaded breakfast burrito. The scrambled eggs, bacon pieces and little green flecks look so good inside that browned tortilla.
For your own make-ahead version, cook the filling at home, assemble your burritos and chill them promptly. Pack them individually so you can reheat just what you need.
cherry overnight oats
How pretty are these layers? The cherry chia overnight oats have a pale oat base, a deep red layer and whole cherries piled on top. I especially love the color combination.
Prepare your favorite overnight oat recipe in individual containers before you leave. Pit the cherries for your version so breakfast is ready for a spoon.
eggs ready for the skillet
Want scrambled eggs without cracking them at the picnic table? This photo shows raw eggs gathered in a screw-top bottle, but I’d choose refrigerated pasteurized liquid eggs in their original carton instead.
Keep the carton cold and follow its storage directions. This is a prep shortcut rather than a finished breakfast, with the cooking still happening at camp.
pancake squeeze bottle
If you are looking for a simple pancake setup, this one is for you. A squeeze bottle sits in front of a pancake mix box, ready to inspire your camp breakfast station.
Measure your dry mix at home and bring a clean food-safe bottle for the prepared batter. Follow the mix directions rather than guessing the liquid amounts from the picture.
golden-topped skillet bake
I am obsessed with that golden, browned top. The deep pan holds a bubbling bake, though the filling isn’t clear enough to identify from the photo.
For a breakfast take on this idea, choose a tested savory breakfast casserole recipe that you can cook and chill at home. Bring it along to reheat rather than trying to work out a recipe from the topping.
sliced zucchini loaf
Don’t want to get the stove out first thing? This sliced loaf is a lovely bit of breakfast inspo.
There are green shreds throughout the bread, with zucchini and bananas sitting beside it.
Try a banana-zucchini bread recipe and slice your loaf before packing. Separate the slices so you don’t have to bring out a knife for every serving.
stacked muffin sandwiches
These breakfast sandwiches may just be a favorite here. I love the layers of egg, folded ham and orange-and-white cheese between the browned English muffin halves.
Make your own batch at home and wrap each chilled sandwich separately. Keep the fillings tucked inside the edges to make them a little less messy to eat.
fruit and nut granola bars
There is so much going on in these little bars! You can see oats, nuts, dried red fruit and chocolate pieces packed into the chunky squares.
Choose a granola bar recipe with storage instructions that suit your trip. I’d pack the cut bars with parchment between them rather than stacking the sticky sides together.
colorful egg muffins
How cute are these little egg muffins? The golden rounds have red pieces, leafy greens and cheese scattered through them.
They’re already gathered in a storage dish, which fits the make-ahead idea nicely.
Try baking your favorite egg muffin recipe before your trip. Cool and refrigerate them promptly, then pack portions for reheating at breakfast.
fruit-topped chia jars
Don’t want every breakfast jar to look the same? No problem!
These chia puddings come in pale, purple and brown versions, with different fruit toppings.
I love the banana slices on the brown pudding. For your own batch, try a chocolate chia recipe with banana or a plain version with berries. Keep the jars chilled until serving.
breakfast hash with eggs
Those bright yolks are the first thing you notice, right? Four fried eggs sit over a skillet of potatoes, red pieces and browned chunks, with chopped green onions in the middle.
For a partly make-ahead breakfast, prepare a cooked potato hash at home and chill it. Reheat the hash at camp, then cook your eggs fresh rather than packing already-fried eggs.
cheesy breakfast tray
If you like a scoop-and-serve breakfast, save this one. The tray has diced potatoes, pink meat pieces and plenty of orange cheese, with chopped greens scattered over the top.
Use this as inspiration for a ham-and-potato breakfast casserole from a tested recipe. A foil tray can be handy for packing, but support the base when you lift a full one.
strawberry french toast loaf
I love this French toast presentation. The sliced loaf stays together in its lined foil package, with strawberries and a white dusting over the top.
For your trip, follow a campfire French toast recipe with make-ahead directions. Pack the strawberry topping separately if you want to add it just before serving.
bacon and egg biscuits
These biscuits are just too good-looking not to save. The split layers hold scrambled eggs, melted orange cheese and strips of bacon.
If you prefer biscuits to English muffins, try this sandwich combination for your next batch. I’d keep the bacon inside the biscuit edges for packing rather than leaving the long ends sticking out.
berry baked oatmeal
This is one of my favorite sweet breakfast ideas on the list. The baked oatmeal has banana rounds, blueberries and raspberries across the top, with a square already lifted from the dish.
Bake a batch using a recipe you trust, then chill and portion it at home. Individual containers let you leave the big baking dish behind.
pancake mix jars
Prefer to do the measuring before you leave? These jars of dry pancake mix are a simple starting point.
The little handwritten tag is a detail worth keeping.
Label your own containers with the liquid amounts and cooking directions from your recipe. You can use a lightweight sealed container instead of glass for the same idea.
sausage and cheese biscuit cups
The cheese lovers are going to want a closer look at these. The image identifies them as sausage and cheese biscuits, with browned round edges and orange cheese across the tops.
Choose a freezer-friendly recipe if you want to prepare a batch ahead of your trip. Follow its thawing directions and keep the biscuits cold during transport.
cinnamon buns in orange halves
Okay, how fun is this? The cinnamon buns sit inside orange halves, with white icing dripping down the sides. The lower photo shows one nestled in foil among the coals.
This is more of a prep-ahead, bake-at-camp idea. Follow a tested campfire recipe for the cooking step, then add the icing after the buns are cooked through.
little berry breakfast cups
These little cups are adorable. Each paper liner holds a white creamy layer topped with berries and granola, with blackberries, blueberries and raspberries in the mix.
For a camping variation, I’d layer yogurt, berries and granola in lidded containers instead. Keep the granola separate until breakfast if you want it crunchy.
Frozen versions need a freezer to stay frozen.
golden breakfast quesadillas
Last but definitely not least, we have these browned breakfast quesadillas. I love the scrambled egg, bacon and melted cheese peeking out of the cut edges.
Try making and chilling your own batch at home, then reheating it thoroughly in a covered skillet at camp. Cut yours into wedges for serving, just like these.
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