One of the best things about Yumbini is that it is lightweight and needs no refrigeration. So you can take it anywhere! But sometimes you may want to change it up a bit. Well this list is for you: our super gigantic list of shelf stable, easy to carry, foods to eat with Yumbini!
All of these can easily slip into your backpack, desk drawer, or suitcase. So you can have a different food to eat with Yumbini every day. Not only at home, but also in the office, company lunchroom, backyard, traveling (yes you can carry it on an airplane), camping, backpacking, and through hiking.
There are lots of different ways to prepare Yumbini too – on the trail, on the road or in the back yard. Check out our guide to all the ways.
- Dried Fruit (raisins, mangoes, apples, cranberries, apricots, peaches, pears, cherries, cranberries) (see One Pot Complete Curry)
- Dehydrated/freeze dried Vegetables (corn, peas, green beans, bell pepper, onion)
- Seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, sesame) (see our recipe for One Pot Crunchy BBQ Beans)
- Nuts (peanuts, walnuts, almonds, pistachios, cashews, pecans, hazelnuts)
- Coconut (shredded or flakes, sweetened or not – especially good with Curried Turmeric)
- Tortilla (corn or flour) (see our Ultimate Burrito)
- Naan Bread (check the label for shelf life)
- Chips (corn, tortilla, pita or potato)
- Croutons or Oyster Crackers (any kind…just something crunchy!)
- Parmesan Cheese (try our One Pot Ultimate Bean and Rice Comfort Food)
- Processed Cheese Slices (the individually wrapped “singles” kind)
- Lemon/Lime Powder packets
- Packets of Salsa or Ketchup
- Packets of Mayonnaise
- Packets of Chutney
- Packets of Salad Dressing (vinaigrette)
- Pickles, Pickled Onion, Pickled Radish
- Fresh or Brined Jalapeno Peppers
- Green or Black Olives (available in small packets!)
- Instant Mashed Potatoes (see Miranda goes Outside making and eating Yumbini with mashed potatoes)
- Peanut (or other nut) Butter (check out our Mole recipe!)
- Spices & seasonings (dry)
- Coconut Milk Powder (thanks @juliette.outdoors!)
- “Sturdy” vegetables (whole carrots, cabbage, radish, bell pepper, snow/snap peas, yellow onion, squash)
If this is not enough to get you inspired, check out our recipes page, Camping and Backpacking Meals Made Easy, and Best Meals for Backpacking and Camping. Or invent your own Yumbini pairing! Please write to us and let us know what you come up with. We will add your ideas to our list!
