If you’re a parent, you know that kids can be fussy eaters. Even if they’re adventurous eaters, sometimes it’s hard to get them excited about messing around with a camping stove or fire pit in order to make a meal.
But with these recipes, your kids will be begging for s’mores instead of taking out their phones when they get hungry!
These camping recipes are easy enough for kids (or adults!) to prepare without needing any cooking skills or equipment—which means that anyone can enjoy these delicious campfire meals.
| Takeaways |
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| Camping with kids can be a fun and rewarding experience. |
| Planning ahead and keeping things simple can help ensure your trip is a success. |
| There are plenty of easy and delicious camping recipes for kids to enjoy. |
| Researching the best campgrounds and locations for families can make a big difference. |
| Packing appropriate gear and equipment is essential for a comfortable and enjoyable trip. |
Camping Recipes For Kids
When planning your camping menu, keep in mind that the food you prepare for your family will be different from what they’re used to eating at home.
You may want to make some adjustments based on their preferences and age group. It’s also important that you plan ahead so you have time not only for cooking but also cleaning up afterward!
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Fruit Kabobs
Fruit kabobs are a great way to use fresh fruits, and they’re a fun snack for kids.
Use wooden skewers (or bamboo skewers) for this recipe. They’re easy for little hands to hold, and they’ll help prevent any accidents from happening with metal skewers. If you do use metal skewers, make sure that your child knows not to bite down on them!
Use a variety of different types of fruit–some soft, some hard; some sweet and some sour; some colorful and others white or greenish-yellow–to create an interesting combination that will be both visually appealing as well as flavorful when eaten together in one bite!
Fruit Kabobs Table
| Fruit Kabobs | Ingredients |
|---|---|
| Rainbow Fruit Kabobs | Strawberries, cantaloupe, pineapple, green grapes, blueberries |
| Mango Pineapple Fruit Kabobs | Mango, pineapple, kiwi, blackberries |
| Watermelon Fruit Kabobs | Watermelon, honeydew melon, strawberries, blueberries |
| Tropical Fruit Kabobs | Banana, pineapple, kiwi, papaya |
| Grilled Fruit Kabobs | Peaches, apricots, bananas, pineapple, strawberries |
This table presents some different variations of fruit kabobs that can be made on a camping trip. Each recipe includes a list of ingredients and can be easily adapted to the tastes and preferences of your family.
Grilled Cheese Burgers
Grilled cheese burgers:
- Toasted bread, preferably sourdough or whole wheat.
- Cheese that melts well (cheddar is great)
Quality meat from your local butcher shop – use whatever kind of meat you like! I would recommend a good quality ground beef for this recipe though it can be made with any type of ground meat.
It’s also important to use something flavorful so that when you add the condiments later on, they will enhance rather than overwhelm each bite! You could also try mixing in some cooked bacon pieces if desired 🙂
In addition to adding extra flavor, using actual chunks of vegetables will help keep things moist during cooking time which means less chance for burning on grill grates!
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Berry Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup frozen berries
- 1/2 cup milk or yogurt
- 2 tablespoons honey (or other sweetener)
- 1 cup ice cubes
Directions: Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Divide between two glasses and enjoy! This recipe makes about two servings.
You can store any extra smoothie in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours; just be sure to shake it well before you serve it again so that all of your ingredients are evenly distributed throughout your drink.
Berry Smoothies Table
| Berry Smoothies | Ingredients |
|---|---|
| Strawberry-Banana Smoothie | Strawberries, banana, vanilla yogurt, almond milk, honey |
| Blueberry Smoothie | Blueberries, banana, Greek yogurt, almond milk, honey |
| Raspberry Smoothie | Raspberries, banana, vanilla Greek yogurt, almond milk |
| Mixed Berry Smoothie | Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, Greek yogurt, almond milk, honey |
| Very Berry Smoothie | Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, vanilla Greek yogurt, orange juice |
This table features some delicious and easy berry smoothie recipes that are perfect for a camping trip. Each recipe includes a list of ingredients and can be easily adapted to the tastes and preferences of your family.
Naked Burritos
This recipe is great for camping because you can make it without cooking. The naked burrito is a simple wrap made with tortillas, beans and cheese. You can also add meat, rice or veggies if you want!
It’s important to note that this recipe doesn’t require any cooking at all–it’s just assembling ingredients into a tortilla wrap that gets sealed shut with toothpicks (or some other method). I think it’s fun to get creative with how you assemble these things and see what kind of flavors come out in the end!
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Apple Pie in a Bag
Ingredients:
- 1 can of apple pie filling (or make your own)
- 2 cups heavy cream, whipped with 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 slices white bread, cut into quarters
How to make it:
Pour the apple pie filling into a large bowl and mix in half of the whipped cream mixture until smooth. Add in another quarter cup or so of whipped cream if you’d like it less sweet or more creamy (and vice versa).
Scoop out about half a cup of this mixture at a time onto each piece of bread, then fold over and wrap tightly using aluminum foil or parchment paper (or both!).
Place on an outdoor grill over low heat for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown and heated through inside as well!
Apple Pie in a Bag Table
| Apple Pie in a Bag | Ingredients |
|---|---|
| Caramel Apple Pie in a Bag | Apples, caramel sauce, oats, cinnamon, brown sugar, butter |
| Cranberry Apple Pie in a Bag | Apples, dried cranberries, oats, cinnamon, brown sugar, butter |
| Streusel Apple Pie in a Bag | Apples, brown sugar, flour, quick-cooking oats, cinnamon, butter |
| Walnut Apple Pie in a Bag | Apples, walnuts, oats, cinnamon, brown sugar, butter |
| Churro Apple Pie in a Bag | Apples, churro mix, cinnamon, brown sugar, butter |
This table showcases some different variations of apple pie in a bag that can be made on a camping trip. Each recipe includes a list of ingredients and can be easily adapted to the tastes and preferences of your family.
Meatball Subs with Pepperoni Pizza Toppings
Meatball subs are a great camping recipe because they can be made in advance and reheated over a campfire or grill. If you want to make these meatball subs for kids, ground beef is a good choice of meat.
If you don’t want to use pepperoni slices on your sandwiches, try using thinly sliced ham instead! You could also add mozzarella or cheddar cheese along with some marinara sauce if desired.
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Caramel Corn
- Ingredients:
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup, light or dark (I used dark)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
Directions: 1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar and corn syrup until smooth. Stir in salt and baking soda until dissolved; bring to a boil over high heat.
Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 15 minutes or until mixture reaches 250 degrees on a candy thermometer (hard ball stage), stirring frequently with a wooden spoon or spatula so that it doesn’t burn at the bottom of your pan
Cheesy Zucchini Boats
This is a great recipe for kids who are picky about their food. It’s easy to make and it tastes delicious!
Zucchini is a good source of vitamin C and folate, but it also contains potassium and manganese.
These veggies are low in calories, so they can help you lose weight if you eat them instead of high-fat foods like burgers or fries at your next barbecue.
The cheese adds protein and calcium, which helps build strong bones. And tomatoes contain lycopene (an antioxidant) that fights cancer cells!
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Mac & Cheese in a Tortilla Shell
- Ingredients:
- 1 package of macaroni and cheese (dry)
- 1/4 cup milk or water
- 1/2 tablespoon butter, melted
Directions: Add the dry macaroni and cheese to a medium bowl. In another bowl, combine the milk or water with melted butter. Mix well until smooth.
Pour this mixture over the dry ingredients, then stir until well combined. Heat up a frying pan on medium heat (or you can use an outdoor grill), then spray some cooking spray in it so that it doesn’t stick when you put your tortilla shells on top later on in this recipe!
Spread some of your cheesy mixture onto each side of two large flour tortillas until they are completely covered; do not overlap them because they won’t cook evenly if they touch each other while they’re cooking!
Place both sides down into hot frying pan/grill for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown color appears all around edges – watch closely so nothing burns! Remove from heat once done; cut off any burnt parts before serving hot off stovetop
Coconut Chia Seed Pudding Parfait with Strawberries, Bananas and Granola (no cooking required)
Ingredients:
- 1 banana, sliced
- 5 strawberries, sliced
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil (or butter)
- 1 cup granola
To make the parfait: In a medium bowl, mix together the chia seeds and water. Let sit for at least 10 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, spoon some of the pudding into a glass or jar with layers of banana slices on top followed by strawberries and granola sprinkled over everything else!
S’more Popsicles with Graham Crackers and Marshmallow Fluff (no cooking required)
These S’more Popsicles are made with graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallow fluff. They’re a great camping treat for kids to make themselves, or you can help them out if they need a hand.
Ingredients:
- Graham Crackers (1 sleeve)
- Marshmallow Fluff (8 oz)
- Chocolate Chips (1 cup)
Hot Dog Pie in a Bag (no cooking required)
This recipe is perfect for kids who love hot dogs but don’t like to cook. All you need is a package of hot dogs, some cheese slices, and a ziplock bag.
Put some water in the bag along with your hot dogs and cheese slices.
Seal it up tightly so no air can get in or out of the bag (this will prevent burning). If using an oven mitt or gloves when handling the hot dog pie in a bag will make it easier for kids to seal their hands around them without getting burned by steam rising from inside their creation!
Heat at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until fully cooked through (about 15 minutes). You’ll know they’re done when they float back up again after being placed under cold running water–which means they’ve been fully cooked through!
Kids often find this part fun because then they can eat right away instead of having to wait any longer than necessary before devouring their tasty treat!
Conclusion
We hope you enjoyed these camping recipes for kids! They’re great for families who want to have fun together, but also eat healthy food.
If you have any other ideas or recipes that we didn’t include here, please let us know in the comments below so we can add them to our list.
Further reading
Here are some additional helpful resources for camping recipes for kids:
MomJunction: This article offers a wide range of camping recipes that are specifically designed for kids, including snacks, breakfasts, and main dishes.
KOA: The KOA blog includes a roundup of 15 kid-friendly camping recipes that are easy and delicious.
LoveToKnow: LoveToKnow provides ideas for simple and tasty recipes that are perfect for cooking with kids on a camping trip.
FAQs
What are some easy camping recipes for kids?
Some easy camping recipes for kids include hot dogs on a stick, campfire cones filled with marshmallows and chocolate chips, and trail mix made with nuts, dried fruit, and chocolate candies.
Are there any healthy camping recipes for kids?
Yes, there are many healthy camping recipes for kids! Some great options include grilled chicken and vegetable kabobs, fruit salad, and hummus with veggies for dipping.
How do I plan meals for a family camping trip?
When planning meals for a family camping trip, it’s important to consider the preferences and dietary restrictions of everyone in your group. Make a rough menu ahead of time that includes a mix of easy and more complex meals, and be sure to pack plenty of snacks!
What cooking equipment do I need for camping with kids?
Basic cooking equipment for camping with kids can include a portable camping stove or grill, a cast iron skillet, and a Dutch oven. Be sure to also pack cooking utensils, like spatulas and tongs, as well as plates, cups, and utensils for eating.
What are some fun camping snacks for kids?
Some fun camping snacks for kids include s’mores, fruit kabobs, trail mix, and popcorn popped over a campfire. You can also get creative and make your own DIY snack packs with ingredients like crackers, cheese, and jerky.
I’m Hellen James, and I am a camping enthusiast. I’ve been camping since I was a kid and have always loved it the fresh air, the beautiful scenery, and the great outdoors. In fact, it’s one of my favorite things to do in the summer!
