Here are a few suggestions for Items to put in your MREs. For more suggestions, watch the videos listed on our DIY MREs page.
Also, pay attention to your grocery shelves as you shop, and you will be surprised at the number of items you can find to enhance your menu selections for your family.
[GF] = Gluten-free
Breakfast Suggestions:
Instant Oatmeal [can be GF]
Dried Apples and Bananas [GF]
Dried Milk [GF]
Crackers & Jam
Hot Chocolate Packs [GF]
Raisins [GF]
Granola Bars
Lunch and Dinner Suggestions:
Trail Mix [GF]
Crackers
Peanut Butter Crackers
Instant Mashed Potatoes [GF]
Raman Soup
Cup-a-Soup[
Bacon Bits
Energy Bars
Granola Bars
Peanut Butter Squeezables
Peanut Butter Cups [GF]
Single Spam Packets
Starkist Chicken Packets (multiple flavors) [GF}
Starkist Tuna Packets (multiple flavors) [GF]
Uncle Ben's Original Ready Rice (multiple flavors) [GF]
Honey Stinger Bars (multiple flavors) [GF]
Honey Stinger Energy Waffle [GF]
Nuts
Propel Powdered Drink Mix (multiple flavors) [GF]
Beef Jerky