When the undead are shuffling your way, it’s time to think about survival… and snacks! Before diving into a world of canned beans and ration bars, treat yourself to a last hurrah with comfort foods that are both practical and indulgent. From carb-loaded classics to sweet treats, here’s my ultimate pre-apocalypse feast. Because who says the end of the world can’t taste amazing?
(Remember, this is all in good fun—because sometimes a little humor is the best survival skill!)
I’d Definitely Need Bread
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Few things rival the simple joy of fresh bread slathered with butter. If the apocalypse is near, I’ll happily wait out a 3-hour rise for a fluffy loaf.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Bread
Pasta is a Must
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Calories don’t count when you’re running from zombies. A creamy, carb-loaded pasta with gourmet mushrooms will keep energy levels high—and taste buds happy.
Get the recipe: High Calorie Pasta for Weight Gain
So Much Sugary Cereal
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Energy-packed and shelf-stable, sugary cereal is a breakfast champ. But why stop there? Turn it into gooey cereal bars with marshmallows and butter. You’re welcome.
Get the recipe: Fruity Pebbles Cereal Bars
Stuff Dipped in Chocolate
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Comfort food, but make it fancy. Juicy pineapple dipped in white and milk chocolate brings a tropical twist to apocalypse snacking.
Get the recipe: Chocolate Covered Pineapple
Cookie Butter
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Whether you’re eating it straight from the jar or baking it into cookies, cookie butter is the sweet glue that holds us together in tough times.
Get the recipe: Biscoff Cookie Recipe
Juicy Steak
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Fuel up with a hearty ribeye. This protein-packed classic will keep you strong and ready to outpace the undead.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Bone In Ribeye Steak
Pie
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When chaos looms, there’s always room for pie. A tart and sweet cherry pie, fresh from the air fryer, is the slice of happiness we all need.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Cherry Pie
Pizza
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Pizza Bolognese, with its rich sauce and crispy crust, brings all the carbs and protein to power through those zombie hordes. Plus, it’s pizza. Enough said.
Get the recipe: Pizza Bolognese
Don’t Forget the Bacon
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Crispy, savory bacon deserves a spot on every end-of-the-world menu. It’s versatile, flavorful, and packed with fats and protein to keep you going.
Get the recipe: Frozen Bacon in Air Fryer
Fries
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Because no apocalypse is complete without golden, crispy fries. They’re the perfect sidekick for your survival feast.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Frozen French Fries
Those are my must-haves for a pre-apocalypse meal. What foods would you add to your list? Let’s indulge in some hypothetical deliciousness—before the world goes full-on zombie!
Hello! I’m Summer, a registered dietitian and home chef who loves to cook, eat, and create recipes for you! Every recipe on this site has been tested by me to help ensure your success in the kitchen. All eaters are welcome here 🙂
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