Fernweh Food Co. Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowl

-Manufacturer: Fernweh Food Company

-Made in: Portland Oregon

-Price: $15.50

-Availability: Website and limited stores www.fernwehfoodco.com

-Weight: 7 ounces for 2 serving pouch

-Calories: 1080

-Calories per oz: 154.28

-Calories per Dollar: 69.67

-Ease of use: Just add hot water

-Water Needed: 16 ounces

-Hydration Time: 5-7 minutes

Taste: Great sweet potato and fruit flavors.

Texture: Very similar to a porridge which made mixing hard.

Overall Score: Borrow. Worth trying if someone has it at camp but not my cup of tea when it comes to breakfast on trail.

 

Notes:

I first came across Fernweh Food Co. from the Cnoc Outdoor website. I loved that they offered bulk meals as well as vegetarian options. Although I am not vegetarian, I do appreciate meals that offer good nutritional value for those longer trips. I placed an order for their sampler and took the Sweet Potato Breakfast bowl on a long day hike along the White River in Oregon. Packing a remarkable amount of nutrients and calories into its light 7-ounce package really surprised me. Once I added hot water I did struggle to get everything well mixed. The powdery consistency of what became a porridge kept me digging at the corners and stirring constantly to try and get it to properly rehydrate.

After 7 minutes of rehydration, I dug in and was pleasantly surprised with the taste and texture. There were enough chunks of fruit to keep my interest but I tend to prefer sweet and quick meals like pop tarts or a nice warm and savory breakfast like a breakfast hash. If you are vegetarian this is a solid option that will fuel your hike without weighing you down. Cheers.

May the miles you hike be filled with wonder and the glasses you raise be filled with whiskey. Cheers!

Rating scale:

-Bypass: This isn’t worth the money.

-Borrow: Handy but may or may not be worth your money.

-Buy: Get one. You’ll love it!

 

 

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