Maddy Bellcroft

These raw bites are quick to create and make great on-the-go snacks or hut treats. They are filled with good fats and loads of energy to keep a spring in...

Sesame Honey Slice

This is a fun, easy recipe to make with kids. It will last well in the hills and goes perfectly with a hot cup of tea. Profile Makes: 10 pieces Prep...

Chocolate brownie bites

These brownies pack an energy punch; the use of black beans adds great protein and chocolate gives that extra boost to keep you powering up hills. Profile Makes: 20...

Sunflower and chia seed squares

An easy to make savoury cracker that can be eaten on its own or topped with your favourite spreads. These will keep well and are full of flavour. Profile Makes...

Cashew, coconut and chocolate butter

A delicious spread that tastes great by the spoonful, especially during a good day in the hills. Try a dollop on top of breakfast, spread on crackers or slices of...

Banana oat bites

These easy-to-make, healthy treats are dairy and wheat free, and don’t contain any refined sugar. The oats provide slow release energy and can also be made into larger cookies or...

Mini carrot cake muffins

Delicious and quick to make, these can be frozen and then defrosted as needed. If you want to make it gluten free, simply swap the spelt flour for a gluten...

Spicy Nut Clusters

Profile Makes 2 cups Prep time 10min Cook time 10-15min Cost $10 Ingredients ½ tsp chili flakes ¼ tsp ground turmeric ½ tsp garam masala ¼ tsp garlic powder (or...

Choc almond figs

Packed with good fats and energy, choc almond figs are the ultimate indulgence in the hills. The only downside is that they are so moreish it’s hard to stop eating...

Chickpea crunchies

These crunchy snacks taste fantastic; you can mix up the spices to create different flavours. At meal time, they can be sprinkled over soups and curry or added to a...

Apricot choc slab

This is a deliciously dense slab that travels well on adventures and is great with a cup of tea. You can substitute the brazil nuts for almonds or macadamias if...

Walnut truffles

A decadent treat that uses the natural sweetness of kumara and the goodness of goji berries. Profile Makes 16 truffles Cook time 30min Prep time 10min Cost $10-$15 Ingredients ¼...

Watercress, kale and parsley spread

This is the perfect winter spread to utilise the greens in the garden. It has less oil than normal pesto so it travels a lot better (no leaky oil containers...

Afghans with a twist

I wanted a biscuit that wouldn’t crumble in my pack and that catered to a range of diets. These Afghans should do the trick, though they didn’t even make it...

Protein power

Red lentil dahl This is a hearty meal that is lightweight, super delicious and protein-packed. It makes a regular appearance on our tramping trips and feeds a small group, especially...

Breakfast 'wow'

Buckwheat pikelets with dried fruit compote. Sometimes, tramping breakfasts call for a bit of wow factor, like the time my other half carried in a watermelon for me. This recipe is much...

Breakfast filler

Overnight oats with coconut and ginger I find soaking oats gives them a deliciously soft and creamy texture. I often take a big batch of this recipe on long trips for...

Almost instant pudding

Choc blueberry chia pots I have loads of fond memories of packets of instant pudding that used to get devoured for dessert on tramping trips. There were always great debates...

Savoury seed butter

Any kind of nut or seed butter is a dangerous thing to pack for me – it tends to magically ‘evaporate’ within a few days. This variation is for an...

Sweet and savoury veggie leather

A couple of days into a tramp, I often find myself dreaming of fresh fruit and veggies. I have given up trying to carry them on multi-day tramps because, apart...

Miso noodle soup for one

A quick and easy pre-dinner snack with plenty of goodness to replenish you after a long day. The tofu in this recipe is optional as it won’t keep fresh for very long out...

Barley, pea and mushroom risotto

Plan this meal for the next time you’re in a hut where you can cook with fire. This hearty dinner is perfect for a cold winter’s night. It is best...

Sun-dried tomato pesto pasta

A quick and filling meal for your next tramp. This pesto is quick and easy to make at home and lasts well on trips. While it’s served with pasta in...

Decadent mountain hot chocolate

A super-rich and spicy hot drink. Perfect for when you want an extra special after-dinner treat, this decadent mountain hot chocolate is super rich and a little goes a long...

Great food for great tramps

Features, Great Walks, Wild Cuisine

I have walked most of the Great Walks and my strongest memory is the breathtaking scenery, closely followed by what we ate. In fact, food plays a huge part in...

Five ways with instant mash

Mashed potatoes are yummy at any time, but especially so after a long day on the trail. Here are five ways to make them even more scrumptious. 1. Mexican mash...

Mountain Christmas Cake

Because nothing says Christmas like a dense fruit cake This recipe differs from your usual Christmas cake and has converted many fruit cake haters in its time. Its deliciously chewy,...

Fried banana splits with coconut caramel

A magnificent way to end the day with a delicious sweet treat that not only tastes great but provides the body with potassium, B6 and vitamin C. Profile Cook time:...

5 ways with pasta

These pasta meals are lightweight, nourishing, delicious and quick and easy to prepare. If you want a higher protein option, try pasta varieties that utilise other grains like quinoa. 1 Sundried...

Teriyaki mushroom dumplings

Make these dumplings ahead of time, then freeze them so they defrost in your pack ready to be cooked on the first night. Make these dumplings ahead of time, then...

Savoury chickpea pancakes

Hot or cold, these pancakes are the real deal. These pancakes are delicious and easy to make. You can mix the dry ingredients together at home and just add the...

Coconut and blueberry rice pudding

A perfect winter warmer for the sweet-toothed tramper. This dreamy coconut rice pudding goes down well on colder winter nights. You can either take frozen blueberries and let them defrost...

Mountain muesli

Kick-start your morning with this nutritious muesli mix. This muesli packs a punch with extra protein from chia seeds, calcium from tahini and good fats. You can mix up which...

Tramper’s bread

This nutritious bread rises overnight and requires no kneading, making it quick and easy to whip up. I have fond memories of taking dense loaves of unsliced bread, stuffed into...

Winter carrot and lentil stew

Warm up your winter tramps with this nutritious dinner. This meal is best cooked over a campfire or on a hut fireplace as it takes a little while for the...

Crunchy choc ginger granola bars

This sweet treat packs a punch without the guilt of a chocolate bar. What’s better after a hard day’s walk than to sit with your feet up, a hot cup...

Mini polenta pizzas

You don’t need an oven for these delicious pizzas. I created this pizza recipe because I wanted to make something special in the hills. With a good non-stick fry pan...

Maple choc crispies

A recipe for those hut-bound days with the kids. This recipe is a fun one to make in a hut on a rainy day with kids (or adult kids) as...

Baked fudge protein bites

A chocolate fudge snack with a difference: hemp powder. These fudge bites are a quick snack that will keep your legs moving. Hemp protein has a good mix of amino acids,...

No-bake fries

You won’t care about the cost in weight of bringing spuds on your next trip if you can make this delicious side. Potatoes might be a bit on the heavy...

No egg omelette

You don’t have to crack any eggs to make an omelette with this easy recipe. I don’t trust my ability to get eggs safely to their destination in my pack...

Banana bites

Wanting to wow with a quick and easy dessert that can be prepped in a hut or even outside your tent? Look no further than these Banana Bites. Bananas give...

Not mince on toast

This childhood favourite is a great alternative to mince on toast. I have strong memories from when I was little of eating bacon flavoured TVP (textured vegetable protein) by the...

Sushi salad

The best bits of a sushi snack, but with none of the fuss. Do you love the taste of sushi but can’t be bothered with rolling it up? This sushi...

Popcorn three ways

The size and feather-like weight of this classic cinema snack make it a great treat for the outdoors. Lightweight, underrated and delicious, popcorn is one of my favourite pre-dinner snacks....

Almost instant mac ‘n’ cheese

This easy-cheesy favourite tastes fantastic and weighs little in the pack.It’s not quite instant because you still have to cook pasta, but this mac ‘n’ cheese recipe is a great...

Mexican beans

Spice up your hike with these Mexican beans. I make this bean recipe at home for taking on overnight trips when I don’t mind the weight of a pre-cooked meal....

Veggie fried noodles

This ‘first meal of the trip’ recipe calls for fresh vegetables. This is a great meal to make when you don’t mind carrying fresh veggies. I like to use the...

Roast pumpkin and quinoa salad