Make back to school easier with my favorite quick breakfast and easy dinner recipes plus my must-have kitchen + back to school essentials. Simple, family-friendly meals and time-saving items to keep you sane!
Can we even believe the school year is already here? We are sending miss Madi to Kindergarten this year and while I am SO excited for her, I also cannot believe the time is already here. There is something about back to school season that gets me excited – think organization, schedule, routine and jumping back into quick and easy meals, but also, I want to prolong summer for as long as possible, ya feel me?
Anyways, as this is the first time I am school shopping for a kindergartener, I have to day, it is a bit overwhelming. But I am sharing my essentials of everything I grabbed for Madi to have the BEST first year at school. Items from her new backpack, to lunchbox essentials and even a few cute outfits.
Back to school also means quick and easy breakfast and dinners. Who has time to slave in the kitchen for hours in the morning and even when we are running to get the kids out the door, pick-ups, and off to sports (oh yea, did I mention we are also soccer parents this fall)! I am rounding-up my favorite high protein, easy, and quick breakfast and dinner recipes that are sure to be a hit for the kids and keep them (and you) full!
Let’s dive in:
Easy Breakfast Ideas
Breakfast sets the tone for the whole day, so I love having options ready that are fast, filling, and kid-approved especially for busy mornings.
Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies | Healthy & Gluten-Free
This recipe for healthy, gluten-free carrot cake breakfast cookies comes together easily in one bowl for breakfast or a snack. Toddler approved!
Venison Sausage Breakfast Bowl
This Venison Sausage Breakfast Bowl recipe is packed with potatoes, cheese, venison sausage and all of the yummy toppings. Fried egg optional!
Homemade Fruit Parfait With Chia Jam {All Natural, No Refined Sugar}
This fruit parfait layers Greek yogurt sweetened with honey and vanilla with a homemade chia jam that works with fresh or frozen fruit!
Venison Breakfast Sandwich
Eggs, cheese, english muffins and juicy venison breakfast sausage come together in this freezer & meal prep friendly Venison Breakfast Sandwich recipe.
Healthier Greek Yogurt Blueberry Muffins
These Healthier Greek Yogurt Blueberry Muffins have a fluffy, tender crumb, are lower in sugar, and are crazy moist. Bonus- they freeze well!
Banana Bread Oatmeal
This delicious, healthy, and nutrient-packed banana bread oatmeal is made easily on the stovetop. It’s the perfect fast breakfast that keeps you full.
Venison Sausage Breakfast Casserole
This simple venison sausage breakfast casserole recipe combines eggs, venison sausage, onions, peppers, cheese and is topped with crispy tater tots. SO good!
Totally Addicting Granola Recipe
This is our family’s favorite granola recipe and let me tell you…it is addicting! Naturally gluten free, clustery, chewy and just perfect!
Venison Breakfast Sausage
What is the best venison to pork ratio for sausage? Learn that and delicious flavoring ideas in this Venison Breakfast Sausage recipe.
Easy Dinner Ideas
Breakfast sets the tone for the whole day, so I love having options ready that are fast, filling, and kid-approved.
High Protein Taco Casserole
This high protein Taco Casserole Recipe is an easy, meal prep friendly high protein, low carb and high fat meal!
Meatloaf-Style Stuffed Meatballs
Juicy, stuffed meatballs are made with a meatloaf mixture, formed into balls, stuffed with cheese and finished with a tomato-bacon jam.
Venison Burger Bowl Recipe
Ground venison, crispy potatoes, tomatoes, pickles, cheese, and special sauce some together in this easy to make Venison Burger Bowl recipe!
Venison Egg Roll In A Bowl
This Venison Egg Roll In A Bowl recipe is a healthy, fast and flavorful way to use up ground deer meat for a light dinner or meal prep idea.
Beer Braised Venison Roast
This tender deer recipe creates a flavorful beer braised venison roast in the slow cooker. So easy to make with pantry ingredients!
Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
This Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie gives the classic dish a sweet twist! Packed with hearty vegetables and your choice of beef, bison or venison.
Mediterranean Steak Bowls
These Mediterranean Venison Steak Bowls combine juicy, marinated venison steak, fresh veggies and herbs, hummus, and feta cheese!
The Easiest And Most Delicious Venison Backstrap Recipe
Got a backstrap in the freezer? This roasted venison backstrap recipe gives you juicy and flavorful meat in less than 30 minutes.
Hamburger Soup
One of our favorite venison soup recipes – hamburger soup! Ground venison simmers in broth with your favorite hamburger ingredients – onions, potatoes, tomatoes & more!
Greek Inspired Power Bowls
Looking for a high-protein meal idea to use up venison roast? Try these exciting Greek-inspired venison power bowls!
Venison Sloppy Joes
Venison Sloppy Joes are the perfect meal to make using ground deer meat. They are a cozy comfort food favorite with a modern twist.
BACK TO SCHOOL ESSENTIALS
We are all learning together here, and it can be so overwhelming. But, if I’ve learned anything, it’s that having the right staples on hand makes a world of difference. Here’s what I grabbed to help make this transition easier on all of us:
Yes, she will be hopping on the bus at 8AM and will be gone ALL DAY! Excuse me while I emotionally process this entire situation and the last 5 years of my life! ANWAYS, it’s happening whether I am ready or not so here are all the items I grabbed for her to have the best year at Kindergarten.
I want to make sure she has filling school lunches packed each day that will keep her full. Here are a few lunch ideas I have BUT I am open to suggestions:
- Peanut butter & jelly sandwiches (use sun butter if your kiddo is going a nut free school)
- Cheese quesadilla’s with salsa and guacamole
- Greek yogurt parfaits (with fresh fruit and granola)
- Apples, berries
- A variety of fresh produce (carrots, bell pepper strips, cucumbers, etc)
- Lunch meat & cheese roll-ups
Honestly, keeping it simple is the name of the game. I am hoping I get into a routine with it and we can start making lunch on a rotation!
MORE EASY WILD GAME RECIPES FOR BACK TO SCHOOL
I can’t wait to hear which recipe you try first! If you’re looking for more ways to cook juicy, tender, and delicious venison, check out some of my favorite ground venison recipes. Don’t forget to grab a copy of my cookbook, Venison Every Day!
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