Cooking Real Meals in a Van With Instant Pot

Living in a van means learning things the hard way - and for me, that included draining my battery while cooking with an Instant Pot 😅 In this video, I show you how I learned to cook with an Instant Pot in vanlife without killing my power, and how I’ve built a low-stress cooking and power system that actually works long-term. I talk about: How much power my Instant Pot really uses Managing battery levels while cooking off-grid Cooking near public power points (and the ethics of it 👀) Why extension leads are underrated vanlife essentials Why dehydrated vegetables are a game-changer for vanlife Shelf-stable food solutions for vanlife without a fridge The real cost of fresh vs frozen vs dehydrated vegetables Simple vegan Instant Pot meals for solo vanlifers I cook mostly soups, stews, curries, and semolina porridge, and lately I’ve been obsessed with vegan curry pastes and dehydrated veggies. If you live alone, travel full-time, or don’t have a fridge, this might completely change how you think about food. Vanlife works best when your systems reduce stress - Food that doesn’t rot. Power that doesn’t run out mid-meal. Simple, nutritious meals that don’t require constant shopping. That’s how vanlife becomes sustainable, long-term, and actually enjoyable. 👇 If you know a good place to buy dehydrated vegetables in bulk (Australia), please share in the comments - I’m on the hunt! #vanlife #instantpot #offgridliving #vanlifecooking #solarcooking #vanlifetips #offgridcooking #vanlifepower #vanlifefood #solarliving #cookingwithoutfridge