Expedition Recipes: Lots of wraps!
Cooking on a Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) expedition is a unique experience—it’s about making do with minimal equipment, managing food weight, and finding meals that’ll keep you fueled for adventure. Whether you’re tackling a Bronze, Silver, or Gold expedition, you’re going to need food that’s lightweight, easy to cook, and packed with energy.
In this blog, we’ll cover everything you need to know about cooking on the trail, from the best types of meals to pack to how to make the most of your camping stove. We’ll share tips on selecting ingredients, planning meals, and managing clean-up, as well as some tried-and-tested recipes for those looking to elevate their campfire cooking game. Because even out in the wilderness, you deserve a meal that’s more than just fuel—it can be something you look forward to after a long day’s hike.
Whether you’re a novice cook or a camping food connoisseur, these ideas will help you stay well-fed and ready for every adventure that lies ahead on your DofE journey.
Breakfast – Spicy Bean & Egg Wraps
This recipe is filling, easy to make on a camp stove, and provides a good balance of protein, carbs, and fats to keep energy levels up for the day’s activities.
Ingredients (per person)
- 1-2 medium flour tortillas (wraps)
- 1 small can of baked beans (about 200g)
- Powdered Eggs
- A handful of grated cheese (optional but great for flavor and calories)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- A pinch of chili flakes or a dash of hot sauce (optional, if you like a spicy kick)
- 1-2 teaspoons of oil or butter
Equipment
- Camping Stove: A lightweight, portable gas camping stove is ideal.
- Small Frying Pan or Pot: Use a pan or a pot that can sit securely on your camping stove.
- Spatula or Spoon: For stirring and handling ingredients.
- Foil or Paper Towels: To wrap up your finished wrap or for easy clean-up.
- Lightweight Plate: Optional but can make eating easier.
How to:
- Heat the Pan: Place your camping stove on a stable surface and heat a pan over medium heat.
- Scramble the Eggs: Follow the method on the packet on how to cook the powdered eggs
- Warm the Beans: Add the spicy beans to the pan and heat until warmed through.
- Assemble the Wraps: Lay out each tortilla wrap, add a layer of spicy beans, then top with scrambled eggs.
- Add Extras (Optional): Sprinkle on cheese or add hot sauce for an extra kick.
- Wrap and Serve: Roll up each tortilla into a wrap, secure with foil, and enjoy your meal!
Lunch: Wraps
For a Duke of Edinburgh expedition lunch, the food should be lightweight, non-perishable, easy to prepare, and energy-dense. Here’s an ideal ingredients list:
Ingredients
- Wraps or Pita Bread – lightweight, doesn’t squish, and a good carb source.
- Hard Cheese (like cheddar or gouda) – won’t spoil quickly and adds protein/fat.
- Cured Meats (pepperoni, salami) – doesn’t require refrigeration and is high in protein.
- Peanut Butter (or other nut butter) – high in energy and doesn’t spoil.
- Trail Mix (nuts, seeds, dried fruit) – great energy boost and easy to eat on the go.
- Granola Bars or Cereal Bars – easy snack with carbs for quick energy.
Dinner: Loaded Chilli Wraps
For a Duke of Edinburgh expedition dinner, wraps are a great choice because they’re lightweight, easy to pack, and require minimal cooking. Here’s a hearty wrap idea that’s easy to make with ingredients that travel well.
Loaded Chilli Wraps
Ingredients (for 1-2 people):
- 2 large tortilla wraps
- Instant Chilli Con Carne
- Pre-grated Cheese
- Small tub of salsa or any sauce you prefer;
- Rice
How to:
- Prep ingredients At home, pre pack your salsa into a small tupperware tub, and pre-grate a handful of cheese
- Cook the rice as per the instructions on the packet
- Cook the chilli con carne as per the instructions on the packet
- Load your wrap with the chilli, rice, salsa, cheese and any other toppings you prefer
This recipe is great for using up the leftover wraps, whilst still being filling, nutritious and filled with carbohydrates to keep you fueled and energised on your expedition.
At My Adventure, we are a provider that delivers the expedition phase of the Duke of Edinburgh Award for schools and private groups across Scotland. Our qualified and experienced guides work alongside the school/ group to help each member achieve goals and develop skills that are valuable for life, at the same time as enjoying the Duke of Edinburgh Award journey.
If you enjoyed this blog article and are looking for additional information about adventures from Edinburgh, we have published a number of other blogs:
- Top Ten tips for your Duke of Edinburgh Award expedition here
- A guide to the Duke of Edinburgh Award: here
- A guide to the Duke of Edinburgh Award: Silver here
- A guide to the Duke of Edinburgh Award: Gold here
- Duke of Edinburgh award: Essential equipment: here
- Top Tips for Backpacking in Scotland: here
- The best head torches for adventures in the outdoors: here
- Stag Party Adventures Edinburgh: here
- Planning a Hen Party to Edinburgh: here
- Hen Party Adventures Edinburgh: here
If you haven’t already seen it, check out the Intrepidus Outdoors Trip Advisor, Youtube channel, Visit Scotland page and blog to hear about how others found their outdoor adventures with us!
