Req 5e — Snack & Dessert
5e.
In the outdoors, using your menu plans and recipes for this requirement, prepare one snack and one dessert. Serve both of these to your patrol or a group of youth.
Snacks and desserts are more than treats — they keep energy levels up between meals and give your patrol something to look forward to. Preparing them outdoors adds a fun, creative element to your camp cooking experience.
Camp Snack Ideas
A good camp snack is easy to prepare, packs energy, and does not require refrigeration. Think about what your patrol will need between meals:
No-cook snacks:
- Trail mix (nuts, dried fruit, chocolate chips, seeds)
- Granola bars (homemade or store-bought)
- Fresh fruit (apples, oranges, bananas — sturdy fruits that travel well)
- Peanut butter on crackers or celery
Cooked snacks:
- Campfire popcorn in a foil pan or special popper
- Quesadillas on a camp stove
- Nachos heated in a Dutch oven or on a camp stove skillet
- Roasted pumpkin seeds
Camp Dessert Ideas
Dessert at camp is a tradition. Here are options that work well outdoors:
Dutch oven desserts:
- Fruit cobbler (peaches, cherries, or mixed berries with a cake mix topping)
- Brownies or cake baked in a Dutch oven
- Campfire cinnamon rolls
Fire or coal desserts:
- Banana boats — split a banana lengthwise (leave the peel on), stuff with chocolate chips and marshmallows, wrap in foil, and place on coals for 5–10 minutes
- S’mores — the classic campfire dessert
- Grilled pineapple slices with a sprinkle of cinnamon
Camp stove desserts:
- Pancake “crepes” with Nutella and fruit
- Campfire cones — sugar cones filled with marshmallows, chocolate, and fruit, wrapped in foil and heated
Serving Your Patrol
Serve the snack and dessert with the same care you give your main meals. Presentation counts — even at camp. Hand out snacks in a clean cup or bag. Serve dessert on a plate with a clean utensil.