[Spotly]

We're creating some tastey meals but counting the calories shows an average of just 300 to 400 per meal and that's for a larger one. I could add more ingredients but our average 4 oz meal rehydrates to something quite filling as-is. I have this vision of us stuck in the center of the Winds, begging passer-bys for energy bars so we can make it back to the TH. Any suggestions for additives that won't ruin the taste?

[Allison]

Olive oil and bacon are both good options.

[Opus]

Ditto to olive oil, as Allison said. I make a lot of my own dehydrated foods and add oil to them, usually carried in a separate bottle. Or if it's anything with a creamy sauce you could add powdered whole milk (Nido) or powdered coconut milk too.

[sarbar]

I carry EVVO packets - one per person, per meal. Cheese of any kind - be it shelf stable Parmesan to the Laughing Cow wedges that are creamy (an shelf stable). Drop a couple in a meal. Fats are not always high in calories but fill you up faster - and keep you fuller longer.

[Daryl]

Parmesan cheese powder, one of those little packets adds about 20 calories. A tablespoon of olive oil adds about 100 calories. Both make most trail foods taste better too.

[nuclear_eggset]

coconut milk powder for a curry?

[sarbar]

[Traildoggie]

Nuts, toasted or otherwise go with most meals and have good fat and are light weight and easily available besides. Cashews, peanuts, walnuts, pecans, almond chunks/flakes. If you package them separately you can add them to dinner or use as a pre-dinner snack.