Breakfast Recipes
Skillet Scramble
Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/2 cup of shredded cheese (choose your favorite variety)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil or butter for sautéing
Instructions:
- Begin by cracking the eggs into a bowl, season with salt and pepper, and beat them lightly with a fork. Set them aside.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil or butter and let it melt and coat the bottom of the skillet.
- Add the diced bell pepper and onion to the skillet. Sauté the vegetables until they become soft and the onions are translucent. This usually takes about 5 minutes.
- Pour the beaten eggs over the sautéed vegetables in the skillet. Allow the eggs to cook without stirring for a minute or so, until they start to set around the edges.
- Gently stir the eggs and vegetables, cooking until the eggs are almost fully set.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top of the egg and vegetable mixture. Cover the skillet and let it sit for a minute or two, just until the cheese is melted.
- Once the cheese is melted, remove the skillet from the heat. Your skillet scramble is ready to serve. Enjoy this hearty and nutritious start to your day!
Campfire Bagels
Ingredients:
- 2 bagels
- 4 tablespoons of cream cheese
- Your choice of toppings (for instance, 2 tablespoons of smoked salmon, a handful of fresh veggies, or 2 tablespoons of jam).
Instructions:
- Start a campfire and let it burn down to embers.
- Put the bagels onto a grilling rack or place them on a stick, making sure they are secure.
- Hold the bagels over the fire, but not directly in the flame. Let them toast for 1-2 minutes, or until they are toasted to your liking. Be sure to turn them frequently to ensure even toasting.
- Once the bagels are toasted, remove them from the fire and let them cool slightly.
- Spread each half of the bagel with about 1 tablespoon of cream cheese.
- Add your favorite toppings, such as smoked salmon, fresh veggies, or jam, and enjoy!
Breakfast Quinoa Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of quinoa
- 2 cups of milk (you can use any type of milk you prefer)
- 2 tablespoons of honey (or to taste)
- 1 cup of mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, etc.)
Instructions:
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and milk. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Once it’s boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa has absorbed all of the milk. Make sure to stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Once the quinoa is cooked and creamy, remove it from the heat. Stir in the honey until it’s well combined.
- Divide the quinoa between two bowls. Top each bowl with half of the mixed berries.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
This delicious and nutritious breakfast quinoa is perfect for starting your day right while on the road. It’s quick to make, packed with protein, and can be customized with your favorite fruits and sweeteners.
Granola and Yogurt Parfait
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of your favorite granola
- 2 cups Greek yogurt
- 1 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc.)
Instructions:
- Grab two cups or glasses. Layer 1/4 cup of granola at the bottom of each cup.
- Add 1/4 cup of Greek yogurt on top of the granola in each cup.
- Layer 1/8 cup of fresh berries on top of the yogurt.
- Repeat these layers until the cups are filled, finishing with a layer of berries on top.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
Banana Pancakes
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions:
- In a bowl, start by peeling and mashing the two ripe bananas until no large chunks remain.
- Crack four large eggs into the bowl and whisk them together with the mashed bananas until well combined.
- Stir in two tablespoons of all-purpose flour to the banana and egg mixture. This step is optional, but it helps create a more traditional pancake texture. If you prefer, you can leave the flour out for gluten-free pancakes.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Once hot, drop 1/4 cup of the pancake batter onto the griddle for each pancake.
- Cook until the edges look set and bubbles form on the surface, about 2-3 minutes. Flip the pancakes and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Repeat the process with the remaining batter.
- Serve the banana pancakes warm. You can add optional toppings like a drizzle of maple syrup, a dusting of powdered sugar, or a sprinkle of chopped nuts. Enjoy this healthy and satisfying campfire breakfast!
Overnight Oats
This is a no-cook, prepare-ahead recipe that’s perfect for early mornings. Just mix the oats, milk, Greek yogurt, and honey in a jar, top with your favorite fruits and nuts, and let it sit in the fridge overnight.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 cups milk (or almond milk for a dairy-free alternative)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 servings of your choice of fruit (for example, 2 sliced bananas or 1 cup of mixed berries)
- A handful of nuts (optional, for added crunch and nutrition)
Instructions:
- In a jar or container, combine the rolled oats, milk, and Greek yogurt.
- Add the honey and stir to combine.
- Top with your choice of fruit and nuts.
- Let sit in the fridge overnight and enjoy in the morning.
The beauty of this recipe is that it is highly customizable. You can use any type of milk, yogurt, sweetener, fruit, and nuts you like, making it a versatile recipe that never gets old.
Campfire Breakfast Burritos
Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 2 sausages or 4 strips of bacon
- 1/2 cup of shredded cheese
- 2 large tortillas
Instructions:
- Start by preparing your ingredients. Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk until smooth. Slice your sausages or bacon into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the sausages or bacon over your campfire or on a portable stove until they are well-done. Once cooked, remove them from the heat and set them aside.
- In the same pan, pour in the whisked eggs to make scrambled eggs. Stir the eggs occasionally until they are fully cooked.
- Warm the tortillas over the campfire or stove, making sure to flip them so they heat evenly. This should take about a minute on each side, but you can warm them to your preference.
- Once your tortillas are warm, you can start to assemble your burritos. Start by laying each tortilla flat and spreading half of the scrambled eggs, cooked sausage or bacon, and shredded cheese on each one.
- Roll up your burritos by folding in the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then rolling from the bottom up. Your breakfast burritos are now ready to enjoy!
Remember, you can customize this recipe to your tastes. You might want to add some salsa, hot sauce, or even some grilled veggies for added flavor. Enjoy your campfire breakfast!