Traveling with Kids? Try These Tips When Cooking Meals
Oct 15, 2021
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There are so many things to enjoy about travel, as we all know. We are immersing ourselves in all the sights and sounds, local culture, and of course, the food. Sometimes though, whether it's due to dietary restrictions, lifestyle choices, or simple frugality, we must be able to cook for ourselves while traveling as well. The fun thing is, though, that when we're traveling with our children, the art of cooking with them in places outside of their typical home creates another layer of memories for them as far as the trip is concerned and makes the journey more interesting as a whole. So, let's explore some ways to cook on the go while traveling with children.Keeping it Simple in the Airbnb
Cooking with kids should be simple -- even if your Airbnb has a kitchen. When it comes to breakfast, opt for a just-add-water pancake mix, scrambled eggs, or your family’s favorite overnight oats recipe. If you're making a basic breakfast with eggs and meat, consider sourcing them from local farmer's markets or small grocers wherever your destination is. Not only are you supporting the local economy, the freshest ingredients make for the most delicious - which means your child is less likely to scoff at the food and more likely to devour it! Keeping the ingredients simple is an easy way to get them involved, especially if your children are younger. Or maybe you've got a little culinary genius on your hands whipping up omelets at four years old, lucky you!
Skewer Style Foods
Who doesn't love a kebab? And what young child doesn't love skewering something on a stick? The great thing about kebabs is you have total control over the ingredients making these simple snacks into full-on meals. If you're traveling by car, you likely already have a cooler packed full of healthy fruits ready for everyone to eat. Suppose they're chopped up ahead of time, even better. Simply skewer them in beautiful layers of colors for a healthy and nutrient-packed snack. If you're staying somewhere in a hotel, simply head to your local grocer and find meats and vegetables you'd like to serve for dinner that night on your kebab. Let the kids get creative with the ingredients and artful in the order they stack them. The finished product is a nutritious and easy to devour delight!
Campy Concoctions
Camping is so much fun year-round! Luckily, you have an abundance of fresh produce to choose from to take with you on your trip, with it being summertime. If you're camping and want to get the kids involved in your cuisine, salads are an easy go-to! Aside from your base greens, let the kids have fun adding not only taste but texture. Healthy fats from nuts are a must, and cheese is another excellent protein-rich addition. Fresh berries add a fun twist to salads that some children may not have even experienced yet. The best part is, the more fun ingredients you let your young chef add to the salad, the less need for a thick, overly processed dressing you'll have. So toss a salad with your family's favorite ingredients and throw on a simple balsamic vinegar, and there you have it! A healthy, satiating meal to give your entire family plenty of energy to enjoy the outdoors.
Healthy Alternatives
We all know (and many love) the taste of hotdogs. But, the reality is, we also know they may not be the best food to be feeding ourselves or our growing families. If you want to keep things going with the open flame of a fun fire pit wherever you're traveling but want to skip on the questionable hot dogs - try grilled peanut butter and jelly! These are not only delicious, but they also replace the need to make the overly processed and sugary s'mores treat afterward. Simply make your PB&J with the ingredients you would at home, skewer, place over flames briefly, and you've got yourself an exciting twist on an old classic! The kids are sure to love it and will likely ask for some variation once you're back at home after your trip!
The most important thing about traveling, aside from safety, of course, is making those memories that your children will cherish for the rest of their lives. Make those lives longer by choosing to cook fun recipes with them that are beneficial to their overall health and longevity. Hopefully, you found some inspiration on how to do that here. Happy Trails, guys!