DIY Lunch Playdate - Mini Omelet and Yogurt Bar

When I hear “DIY,” I get nervous. What are you asking me to do? Do I have to use a glue gun or a thread and needle? Where’s the nearest exit?

But, when you hear me say DIY, there’s no need to high-tail it out of the room. It’s going to be simple and will likely involve food. For this DIY Project, we’ll feed a large crew at your next playdate. And the best part, everyone gets to customize their meal to their own tastes… even the kids!

I’m not a fan of making separate meals for adults and kids. I think the kids should eat what we eat. It’s what I try to do for dinner and for playdates too. These baked mini-omelets and the yogurt bar met my needs: it was simple to prepare, had fruit, veggies and a protein option, and appealed to everyone, from 2 to…. older. No need to reveal everyone’s ages, right?

Here’s how to pull this off at your next playdate:

Yogurt Bar
– I set out larger tubs of strawberry yogurt and plain Greek yogurt
– To flavor the Greek yogurt I served honey and fruit preserves
– For toppings we had: cereal, strawberries, blueberries, and bananas
– Everyone got to choose their yogurt base and toppings of their choice!

Mini-Omelet Bar
– Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and spray muffin tins with non-stick cooking spray. You’ll want about two to three omelets per person.
– In a large bowl mix your base – approx. 14 eggs per muffin pan with 1/3 cup half & half, salt and pepper to taste
– In bowls set out your toppings. I served: sliced pepperoni, sauteed onions and mushrooms, steamed broccoli, carrots, and various cheeses.
– To prepare, each person (children included) got to layer a few tablespoons of toppings of their choosing into their muffin tins.
– Once toppings are in the tin, pour egg mixture, leaving about 1/2 inch room (for the eggs to expand when they cook).
– Bake in oven approximately 12- 15 minutes or until eggs are set.
– Allow to cool 2-3 minutes then pop out of the muffin tins and serve!