If burgers, dogs, chips and s’mores represent the quintessential camping experience for you, we feel you – burger on with all our awe and approval. But with recent studies reporting that every hot dog eaten can cut into your lifespan by 36 minutes, some might be looking for healthier alternatives to classic camping foods. Try these unconventional recipes if you’re ready to ditch the not so great for your campfire cookout:

Ditch the Hotdogs – Make Cajun Shrimp Sausage Kebabs Instead

Sorry hot dog lovers, but what we said above about this notoriously gross food. If you can’t quell the processed meat craving, try indulging in a high quality (and preferably homemade) sausage, served with these things called vegetables. It’s soooo much better for you!

Ditch the Hamburgers – Make Grilled Lamb Kofte Kebabs Instead

Some of us can never give up burgers, but if you’ve had a few too many lately or are seeking a healthy alternative, look no further than this middle eastern delicacy. Lamb is a healthy alternative to beef in that it’s not usually mass produced, has less fat, and is high in Omega 3’s. A yogurt sauce provides a healthy dose of probiotics and a cucumber salad rounds out the flavors and nutrition. Serve in a pita pocket to get the next best thing to a hamburger.

Ditch the BBQ Chicken – Make Chicken and Veggie Skewers with Peanut Sauce Instead

Barbeque sauce tastes so good because it has a lot of sugar. Peanut sauce has a little bit of sugar and can be made with honey or sugar substitute instead. A chicken kabab serves up a delectable portion of protein along with some good for you veggies, and adds another delicious topping of protein rich, nutrient loaded sauce.

Ditch the Pancakes – Make Healthy French Toast with Blueberry Maple Syrup Instead

Pancakes taste so good, especially when camping, and if you’re thinking about alternatives, they are going to have to be fantastic! That’s where French toast comes in. If made with a high quality bread, French toast can provide a great source of whole grains. It’s battered with eggs which means protein, and berries pack a whopping dose of antioxidants and fiber.

Ditch the Cornbread – Make Tuscan Panzanella Salad Instead

You won’t miss cornbread so much when you replace it with Tuscan Panzanella salad (it’s also made all over the Mediterranean). Like French toast, you can take it from healthy to healthier depending on the bread you choose, but even if you choose a nice chewy baguette or French bread, the whopping number of vegetables in this recipe will justify it. It’s also tossed in a good amount of olive oil which is loaded in healthy fats and omega 3s. Grill the bread on the campfire before tossing to make it extra good.

Ditch the Baked Potatoes – Make Roasted Sweet Potatoes Instead

A baked potato isn’t bad, but sweet potatoes are better! Just dice them up, toss in olive oil, season with salt and pepper, then wrap them in foil and throw them straight onto the coals. These are delicious and kids love them!

Ditch the S’mores – Make S’mores

Don’t ditch the S’mores. You’ve eaten healthy enough already!

Eating healthy while camping may be a little more work, but it can be rewarding and fun to go a little gourmet! If you’re looking for easy-peasy, put kebab fixings in foil packets instead of on skewers.

Happy camping!