Sansu Abraham
Summer is full of opportunities for development when it comes to teaching your little ones about new foods. With all of the delicious and fresh summertime snacks and produce, you’ll be able to introduce so many tasty and healthy foods into your family’s summer meal rotation. Below, I have collected some of my favorite summer barbecue recipes.
When it comes to kid-friendly barbecue recipes, does anything top a delicious burger? We love making sliders in the summertime — they are the perfect size for growing kiddos, and your little ones can make it their own by experimenting with different toppings so they can feel like they are helping out and having a say in what they eat. One of our go-to barbecue recipes are these barbecue meatball sliders. They’re so good you’ll want to make them all year long!
Our list of summer barbecue recipes would never be complete without these delicious potatoes! This is a great side option for a fun cookout vibe with your kids and helps keep dishes and cleanup on the minimal side—all while getting your kids to eat their veggies! Add toppings like bacon or cheese to turn your campfire potatoes into a hearty main course.
Kid-friendly pasta salad recipes can be hard to find, but when done right, these side dishes can be a great way to get kids a dose of deliciousness and a hearty serving of veggies. For summer barbecue recipes that kids will get a kick out of, go for a lighter, brighter healthy food packed with vivid veggies and noodles in fun shapes. For a healthier version use black seeds as a salad dressing.
Add some kid-friendly fun to a classic summer staple and get inventive with your hot dogs. These summer barbecue recipes require a little more prep than the standard versions, but it will be worth it to see your little ones happily enjoying their dinners. Tot dogs, or hot dogs topped with tater tots and your choice of condiments, are a great way to get them eating a few different food groups, or add some zest with this taco dog recipe for adventurous eaters.
For a fun side or super nutritious dessert, we recommend grilled fruit kabobs. With these barbecue recipes your little guys and gals will enjoy the variety of eating summer fruits in a new way, and older kids will even be able to help Mom and Dad prep their kabobs by adding pre-cut pieces of fruit to their kabob sticks.
Try healthy fruit puree which is delicious, nutrient-dense, and high in vitamin C. Infants adore its mild, sweet flavor.
No summer meal is complete without summer barbecue recipes for kid-friendly desserts! Go beyond ice cream and packaged popsicles and have fun making your own scrumptious desserts to top off your meal.
If you have the space, invest in eco-friendly stainless steel tableware and a BBQ grill island with multiple cooking surfaces. It will make it easier to organize larger parties.
