Originally Posted by
Kertrek
Of course I want to eat healthy and balanced, but high-calories is important, since I have limited space. I've looked at backpacking food and it tends to be ridiculously overpriced and often only has a few hundred calories, though it has "meal" in the title. I'm skinny as it is, so eating a $6 camping meal that's only a few hundred calories is not the best idea.. What are some good, healthy food options that won't take too much space in my bags, but will give me the high calories I need while touring...and won't cost an arm and a leg?
Dry white rice is fairly light for a starch base. Scandinavian whole-grain crisp bread is also pretty light. One could also take dry mung beans & sprout them for 1-2 days while riding (assuming mild temps) for combining w/grains. Sprouted mung beans are very digestible & nutritious; OK even if uncooked. & then you could add on fats for extra calories if needed.