When the sun is shining, I automatically crave fruits, vegetables, and the coolest snacks around. I’m all about anything flavorful, but I’m not trying to weigh myself down.
This roundup of 12 easy summer snacks is exactly what I’m craving right now!
1. Rainbow Fruit Kabobs
When you’re trying to make your next snack super appealing, remember this saying: “We eat with our eyes.” Make your next dish irresistible by making it as bright as you possibly can.
These fruit kabobs are bright and also completely natural! You’re not depending on food coloring to make stunning shades, so you can rest assured this snack is healthy and has no additives.
All you have to do is find a bunch of different colors in the produce aisle.
2. Mini-Fruit Pizzas
I know a surefire way to encourage kids to get more fruits and veggies in their diets: put them on top of a “pizza!”
You can easily make these little bites even faster to prep with store-bought cookies. I always opt for soft sugar cookies, though any kind will get the job done.
Note that if you’re making these too far in advance, the fruit will dry out on top and also cause juices to seep into the cookie and frosting.
3. Frozen Yogurt Bark with Berries Recipe
This summer snack just might be the most patriotic of all! Not only is it red, white, and blue, it’s crazy easy to make and super scrumptious. The best part is that it really is just frozen yogurt and fruit.
All you need is non-fat vanilla or Greek yogurt, and a bit of honey or agave syrup to sweeten it. Once you have it spread on a baking tray, add any fruity toppings your heart desires. For me, berries work best, but feel free to get creative!
4. Easy Watermelon Popsicles
It’s hard to deny that watermelon is a classic summer snack, but this particular recipe makes it extra cold and extra fun! All you have to do is blend some seedless watermelon with lime juice and pour the mixture into a mold.
I recently bought these awesome Tovolo zombies ice pop molds, and they’ve become a huge hit! Plus, they’re super fun and safe for the dishwasher.
5. Healthy Sour Candy Frozen Grapes
If you’re obsessed with Sour Patch Kids, but you skip them because of the sugar, get ready to have your world rocked. This is a recipe you’ll have to try to fully believe.
Since the recipe asks for a sugar substitute, you’ll have to order it online or check out the health food section of your supermarket. As the directions say, monk fruit sweetener is the tastiest one.
6. Iced Lemon Cookie Granola Bars (No-Bake!)
I’m pretty used to seeing peanut butter and chocolate or blueberry granola bars. Although those flavors are delicious, it’s exciting to try something new, too.
These amazing lemon bars are the ideal summer snack! They feature lemon cookies for a buttery crunch, crispy brown rice cereal, oats for chewiness, and a zingy lemon glaze on top.
7. Game Day Veggie Dip Cups
Even though the name says “game day,” these veggie cups are a staple all summer. I love that they’re a perfectly portioned individual snack that won’t make a mess.
Ranch dip will always be a great option, but I’ve also had these with tzatziki and hummus. Sliced bell peppers and baby carrots work perfectly, but cherry tomatoes take up too much space and they’re hard to dip.
8. Apple Nachos with Peanut Butter and Chocolate
I’m willing to bet most kids would sample beets with enough peanut butter and chocolate chips on top! Who could possibly say no to this easy yet inventive summer snack?
I think a sweet apple is best for this, so I recommend a mix of Fuji and Pink Lady. Because you’re covering them with peanut butter, any apple will work.
If you have peanut allergies in your family, use almond butter instead. Or, try drizzling caramel if you can’t eat nuts.
9. Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Crisps
I first sampled this snack at a BBQ years ago and have been a believer ever since. It’s no secret that everyone loves chips and dip, and the textures are just as key as the flavors.
With these instructions, you’ll whip up a fruit salsa of sorts by finely chopping fresh apples, strawberries, and melon. The cinnamon crisps are flour tortillas covered in cinnamon sugar, then baked.
How easy is that?
10. Key Lime Pie Energy Bites
Energy bites are just right for summer because they’re so light and sweet.Bringing them along to the beach, pool, or a summer road trip is a piece of cake.These are vegan and gluten-free, plus they come together in just a few minutes!
In a food processor, add the dates, coconut, cashews, key lime zest and juice, and maple syrup, then blitz it into a smooth dough.
11. Ants On A Log
What about nostalgia, I wonder who else ate these with goggles on and a towel wrapped around them?
It’s mind-blowing to me that we used to be so obsessed with this snack. It’s celery, after all! But with the fun name and combo of peanut butter and raisins, it was enough that we dismissed the green vegetable!
12. Rainbow Veggie Pinwheels
Here’s yet another crazy-bright and fun summer snack that manages to be filling and tasty.That combo of cream cheese and dry ranch mix is pure genius, imparting flavor.
Feel free to sub in hummus or Boursin cheese if that’s more your style.Or, give that dreamy whipped feta dip a try since they’re stuffed with spinach!