Plant-Based Meals for the Pack, Pantry and Emergency Kit

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Looking for vegan MRE meals in New Zealand that taste like real food?

On Track Meals offers shelf-stable, plant-based meals made for situations where refrigeration, cooking facilities and spare time are limited. Pack them for tramping, camping and travel, store them with your emergency supplies, or keep a few in the pantry for nights when cooking is just not happening.

Unlike traditional freeze-dried meals, On Track Meals are already fully cooked. Heat the sealed pouch, open it and eat. There is no need to add water to the food, rehydrate ingredients or clean a cooking pot afterwards.

What Is a Vegan MRE?

MRE stands for “meal ready to eat”. The term originally referred to self-contained military field meals, but it is now commonly used for shelf-stable food that can be stored, carried and prepared with minimal equipment.

A useful vegan MRE should be:

  • Fully cooked
  • Shelf-stable
  • Easy to carry
  • Quick to heat
  • Ready without refrigeration
  • Substantial enough for a proper meal

On Track Meals meet the practical needs people are usually searching for when they look for vegan MREs in NZ, while offering recognisable ingredients and proper meal options rather than snack bars or powdered substitutes.

Vegan MRE Options Available in New Zealand

The current On Track Meals vegan range includes four naturally gluten-free options.

Bean Bolognese

A hearty, tomato-based meal with beans and rich savoury flavour. It is a familiar comfort-food option that works equally well at camp, at home or in an emergency food kit.

Chickpea Curry

A creamy chickpea curry with medium spice. It delivers a warming, satisfying meal without dairy, meat or complicated preparation.

Spicy Mexican Beans

A bold bean meal with plenty of flavour and a noticeable kick. It is a strong option for anyone who prefers their plant-based meals hearty rather than delicate.

Coconut Rice Pudding

A sweet, creamy option suitable for breakfast, dessert or a quick energy boost. It is particularly useful when you want something more substantial than another muesli bar or bowl of instant oats.

Vegan Meals for Tramping and Camping

Food for the backcountry needs to be reliable. Fresh meals require careful storage, while many plant-based convenience foods are bulky, easily damaged or dependent on refrigeration.

On Track Meals are sealed in durable retort pouches and have a shelf life of up to three years. This makes them easy to store until your next trip and simple to pack without worrying about leaks from thawing food or ingredients spoiling in warm conditions.

They are suited to:

  • Overnight hikes and multi-day tramps
  • Camping and campervan trips
  • School camps
  • Hut meals
  • Road trips
  • Festivals and outdoor events

Because the meal is already cooked, you are only heating it rather than cooking from scratch.

Vegan MREs for Emergency Food Kits

New Zealand households are encouraged to keep food available for emergencies, but building a practical supply can be difficult when products require regular rotation or extensive cooking.

Shelf-stable vegan meals provide a straightforward option for emergency kits because they require no refrigeration and can be eaten hot or cold. They are useful during power cuts, evacuations, severe weather and other situations where normal cooking may not be possible.

The three-year shelf life also means they do not need to be replaced as frequently as many everyday pantry foods.

Are On Track Meals Freeze-Dried?

No. On Track Meals are retort meals, not freeze-dried meals.

Freeze-dried food has had its moisture removed and normally requires boiling water and waiting time to rehydrate. Retort meals contain fully cooked food sealed inside a pouch and heat-treated to create a long shelf life, which gives On Track Meals a softer, more familiar texture and means there is no need to measure water or wait for dried ingredients to reconstitute.

Buy Vegan MRE Meals Online in NZ

Whether you are preparing for a tramp, upgrading your emergency kit or looking for shelf-stable plant-based meals for busy days, On Track Meals offers vegan MRE-style food delivered throughout New Zealand.

With real ingredients, up to three years of shelf life and preparation that takes only minutes, they are ready to go when you are.

Explore the full vegan range and order online from On Track Meals.

Bean Bolognese
Bean Bolognese
Bean Bolognese
Bean Bolognese
Bean Bolognese
Bean Bolognese

Bean Bolognese

 
$22.99
 

A hearty vegan take on a classic bolognese, made with a rich blend of tomatoes and beans for a satisfying plant-based home-style meal. Perfect served with pasta or rice, it is an easy option for camping, overnight tramping, or emergency food supplies.

Forget dehydrated meals. When it is time to refuel outdoors, real food makes all the difference. 

On Track Meals are made with real ingredients and packed fresh, so you get great taste with dependable nutrition. Using retort technology, each meal is sealed and cooked to stay fresh, shelf-stable and ready when you need it.

They last for 3 years from the date of manufacture. No fridge needed!

Vegan 🌱

GLUTEN FREE 🌾

Serving size: 250 g

Serving Suggestion:

Our meals don't come with sides. For the Bean Bolognese, we suggest a side of pasta/noodles.
Coconut Rice Pudding
Coconut Rice Pudding
Coconut Rice Pudding
Coconut Rice Pudding
Coconut Rice Pudding
Coconut Rice Pudding
Coconut Rice Pudding
Coconut Rice Pudding

Coconut Rice Pudding

 
$17.99
 

Creamy and comforting, Coconut Rice Pudding is a versatile favourite that can be enjoyed as an energising hot breakfast or a delicious dessert. With a subtle hint of nutmeg and a smooth coconut flavour, it is an easy, satisfying option whether you are at camp, in a DOC hut, on the road, or stocking up for emergencies.

Forget the dehy meals! The best way to refuel after adventures in the outdoors is with real food.

Our meals are packed fresh with real ingredients so you don’t miss out on taste or nutrition. We use retort technology to seal and cook, ensuring that our meals stay fresh and taste terrific.

They last for 3 years from the date of manufacture. No fridge needed!

🌱 VEGAN

🌾 GLUTEN FREE

Serving size: 200 g (serves 2 people 100 g each)

Serving Suggestion:

Our meals don't come with sides. For the Coconut Rice Pudding, we suggest a side of berries.

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