Here are a few healthy recipes to try while camping…

Pita Pizza

6 whole wheat pita breads

1/2 large can spaghetti sauce

1/2 cup chopped green peppers

1 cup grated low fat mozzarella cheese

1 bag (6 oz) turkey pepperoni

Cut a slit in top of pita and spoon spaghetti sauce into each pocket, spreading evenly. Add green peppers, mozzarella and pepperoni. Wrap in heavy foil and place in coals. Cook for 1 1/2 minutes on each side. (Just enough to melt the cheese)

*Can add other veggies to pouches, if desired.

Makes 6 servings.

Gooey Banana Boats

1 banana

1 tbsp. chocolate chips

10 mini marshmallows

Leaving bananas peeled, cut one down the middle lengthwise but be careful not to cut through to the other side. Stuff the banana with chocolate chips and mini marshmallows. Wrap in foil and set in coals for 1-2 minutes per side. Eat warm.

Makes 1 serving.

Brown Sugar Pancakes

2 large eggs

3/4 cup brown sugar

2 cups flour (can use whole wheat)

1 1/2 cup fat free milk

1 tsp. vanilla

1 tsp. light butter

3 tsp baking powder

Blend eggs and brown sugar. Beat until creamy. Add flour and milk alternately and mix well. Add vanilla and melted butter, fold in baking powder. Heat griddle to medium and spray nonstick cooking spray. Cook pancakes on both sides until light brown.

Option: Add 3/4 cup fresh berries to mixture if available.

Makes 5 servings.

Hawaii in Foil

4 extra lean ham slices (1/2 inch thick)

2 tsp. mustard

2 tsp. brown sugar

2 tbsp. pineapple chunks with juice

For each serving, cut two pieces of foil twice the size of the ham slice. Spread both sides of the ham slice with mustard and put on one side of foil. Sprinkle brown sugar on top of ham and add pineapple chunks with one tsp. pineapple juice. Foil foil into loose envelope, crimping edges securely. Make another envelope to create a second foil layer and crimp securely. Cook 6 minutes per side on top of medium hot coals.

Makes 4 servings.

No-Bake Cookies

1 cup raisins

1/2 cup dried apricots

1/2 cup dried cranberries

1/2 cup almonds

1/4 cup vanilla wafers

1/4 cup powdered milk

1/4 cup honey

1 cup shredded coconut

At home, prepare dry ingredients and store in a zipped plastic bag.

Mix raisins, apricots, cranberries and almonds. Finely chop in a food processor. Then finely grind vanilla wafers in a food processor.

At camp site, blend fruit mixture with milk and honey. Shape into walnut-size balls, flatten and coat with coconut.

Makes 30 cookies.

Campfire Melt

4 oz. turkey deli meat

1 oz. provolone cheese

1 whole wheat bun

Place meat and cheese on bun. Wrap in aluminum foil. Place on hot coals about five minutes per side.

Makes 1 serving.

Veggie Pack

1 large onion, peeled and sliced

1 bag baby carrots

2 large potatoes, sliced

Any other veggies you like (peppers, mushrooms, etc.)

1/4 tsp. salt

dash of pepper

3 tbsp. light butter

Divide butter into small amounts and dot a large piece of heavy duty foil with it. Add other ingredients, sprinkling salt and pepper over veggies. Place another piece of foil on top, crimping edges into a loose envelope to seal tightly. Place on medium-hot coals and cook until veggies are tender, turning occasionally.

Makes 4 servings.

Breakfast Pouches

6 large eggs

1 small onion, chopped

4 potatoes, thinly sliced

Any other veggies you like

1 tsp. butter

1/4 cup low fat cheddar cheese

Combine all ingredients on heavy duty foil that is doubled and formed into a pan shape, close and seal securely. Place on grill and turn for one hour over low fire.

Makes 4 servings.

*Recipes from Wellness Partners