Quick and Easy Breakfasts for Summer Camp
Summer camp is an exciting time for every kid. They learn about things they love while staying active and making new friends. As amazing as summer camps are, they typically don’t serve your children the most important meal of the day. It’s up to you to give your child a breakfast that will keep them full until lunchtime — and give them the nutrients they need to have a great day. Anything yummy with a summer flair is sure to be a hit, so try out these recipes with your kids.
1. Granola and Yogurt Breakfast Popsicles
What better way to beat the heat than with a popsicle? This recipe will take some overnight preparation, but it’s worth it. Your kids will enjoy this dish more than you think — it’s a tasty treat on a stick, just like what the ice cream truck hands out to kids. You can sprinkle delicious berries throughout this mixture to give the popsicle a little more texture. If you freeze them overnight, they’ll be good first thing in the morning.
2. Cherry Buttermilk Breakfast Cake
Add some sweetness to your life by creating a breakfast cake for your child. These delightful squares taste just like cherry cake, and your child will love having such a unique breakfast dish. Cherries are in-season all of summer, so it’s easy to go out and find local cherries that are organically grown and ethically sourced. You can take pride in knowing exactly where the cherries in this breakfast cake came from, and your child will enjoy the opportunity to eat cake for breakfast.
3. Toad in the Hole
You have the potential to make this breakfast super healthy based on the type of bread you include. Incredibly easy to make, this toad-in-the-hole recipe will be fun for your kids to eat and keep them full until lunchtime, thanks to the protein in the egg. Make sure to hollow out the bread carefully. You can press down with a spoon to make a small indention for the egg, if you find that easier. This breakfast has the potential to get messy, so have plenty of napkins on hand.
4. Maple Pecan Overnight Oats
This recipe is another one that you’ll have to prepare the night before, but it’s well worth it. You can make these oats in a jar and soak them in your favorite skim or non-dairy milk overnight to get them to soften. The oats, pecans and maple syrup all work together to create something delectable and sweet that your kids will love to eat in the morning. You can serve this recipe hot or cold. If you want to heat up the oats, you can warm them up in a saucepan on the stove or in the microwave.
5. Homemade Strawberry Cereal Bars
What could be better than a cereal bar? One that you make yourself so that you know it’s loaded with all the right nutritional components! You can easily make these bars even healthier by using organic ingredients. You can use store-bought strawberry fruit spread or puree your own for these simple bars.
After you have all your ingredients assembled, it’s as simple as baking them together in layers — oat batter mix, then strawberry, then more batter mix. You’ll have a delicious cereal bar ready to go by the morning. Since this recipe takes around an hour to make, you probably should make them the night before.
6. Frozen Yogurt Bark
This delicious breakfast option can be made ahead of the week of summer camp. That way, your child can be pulling off pieces of bark and eating them all week long — for breakfast and maybe even for a snack. This sweet treat is a great way to teach your children how to eat their fruits, and it’s easy to make because it only has three ingredients. It’s also an on-the-go snack that your child can eat while en route to the camp for the day.
7. Bacon Cheddar Biscuits
These biscuits shouldn’t be served alone but with a hearty breakfast. If you want to send your kid to summer camp with a full stomach, consider putting these alongside their usual breakfast. The protein from both the bacon and cheese will keep them full, plus it features plenty of carbohydrates to energize them through any physical activity they might be doing that day. These flaky biscuits will be the joy of any child before they head to camp for the day.
8. Blooming Spring Toast
On days you might not have a lot of time, you can still fix your child something nutritious that they’ll love. This type of toast relies on vegetables and cheese for its delicious flavor. You can pile them onto the toast and serve it to your children, or you can encourage them to be a bit more creative.
Your kids might want to decorate their toast with their own veggies. If you have the time in the morning, you can encourage them to build their own garden on top of their toast canvas with assorted vegetables and herbs.
9. Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos
If you have the chance to prepare your child’s breakfast the night before, these breakfast burritos are sure to be a favorite. In just 30 minutes, you can create burritos your kids will love. Make a batch before the week starts, and they can enjoy one every day before they ride off to camp. This delicious recipe pairs tasty meat and cheese with nutritious vegetables for a well-rounded first meal of the day.
10. Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake Muffins
Muffins are a great way to brighten any kid’s day. If you don’t mind your child having sugary sweets in the morning, this breakfast item will delight them. These muffins have a hint of a cinnamon taste to go with the semisweet chocolate chips, and it’s something that your kids are sure to love. If you don’t want your child to eat a lot of caffeine, you can leave out the coffee part and have them enjoy a regular chocolate chip muffin before it’s time to go for the day.
Make a Breakfast Every Kid Will Love
Summertime is special for children. They only get so many free summers during their lifetime, so you want to make the most of every moment they have. By creating fun breakfasts for them to look forward to, they’ll be able to brag about something to their friends, and you can rest assured that they’re getting all the proper nutrients during the day. Help your children cherish their summers by fixing them delicious, nutritious and fun breakfasts.
