Power through your summer days with these tasty and nutritious snack ideas!
Whether you’re on the road, hanging out at the beach, hiking a mountain, or anything in between, you’ll need energy to do it! These 15 fast and easy snacks will fuel your summer days and provide your body with essential nutrients. Not to mention, they’re super yummy and way healthier than anything you’d find at the convenience store.
Power Through Your Summer Days with These Fast and Easy Snacks
The snacks below can easily be prepared ahead of time and packaged into individual servings. That way, all you have to do is throw them in a bag or cooler and hit the road, saving yourself money and calories!
Snacks to Keep at Room Temperature
1. Herb-Roasted Nuts
Nuts are one of the healthiest snack options out there, and this easy recipe is incredibly tasty. There are six different types of nuts in this recipe, all of which will provide you with loads of healthy fats and energy.
2. Baked Banana Chips
You only need two ingredients to make these yummy baked banana chips. You’ll get to enjoy the texture of chips, and the sweet flavor of banana.
3. Baked Sweet Potato Chips with Rosemary and Sea Salt
If sweet banana chips aren’t your thing, these sweet potato chips definitely will be. The rosemary and sea salt balance out the taste of the sweet potato for a perfectly crunchy, grab-and-go snack!
4. No-Bake Workout Bars
These easy-to-prepare workout bars make a great on-the-go snack. Each delicious serving includes 14 grams of protein, 5 grams of fiber, and 18 grams of energy-boosting fats. Better yet, you don’t even have to bake them!
5. Bell Pepper Candy
This two-ingredient recipe is pure genius. If you don’t have a dehydrator, don’t worry! You can make these little candies in the oven. At just 21 calories per serving, feel free to have a few servings!
6. Baked Apple Chips
Our baked apple chips recipe is another recipe that only requires two ingredients. All you need are apples and cinnamon for this wonderfully flavorful snack. The kids are sure to love this one, and so are you!
For the Cooler
7. Turkey Avocado Roll-ups
If you’re looking for a hefty dose of protein, this is the snack for you! Turkey, avocado, bean sprouts, and basil pesto is all that you need for this low-carb recipe.
8. Skinny Peanut Butter-Yogurt Dip
Combine Greek yogurt and peanut butter and you’ve got yourself a scrumptious snack. Chop up some apples or bananas and dive right in!
9. Tuna Cucumber Sandwiches
These tuna cucumber sandwiches are another high-protein, low-carb snack that’s perfect when you’re relaxing on the beach. The crunchiness of the cucumber complements the creamy flavor of the tuna exceptionally well.
10. Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
You can pretty much dip anything into this delightful red pepper hummus, including bell peppers, fresh veggies, pita chips, and more. Skip the store-bought hummus and try this instead!
11. Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Looking for a sweet treat but don’t want to blow your diet? Chocolate covered strawberries are a wonderful, low-calorie way to satisfy your sweet tooth.
12. Helen’s Deviled Eggs
Personally speaking, deviled eggs are one of the best snacks on the planet. This recipe places a healthy and new spin on traditional deviled eggs by using clean mayo and adding some sweet pickle juice!
13. Peanut Butter Banana Cups
One of the greatest combinations known to man: peanut butter and banana. Wouldn’t you agree? Add some chocolate and you’ve got a delectable, yet still healthy, snack!
14. Skinny Smoked Salmon Dip
We love dips of all kinds, but this salmon dip is especially delicious. At just 75 calories per serving, you can feel free to dip more than veggies. Try crackers or crostinis!
15. Banana Nut Coconut Clusters
Last but certainly not least is scrumptious banana nut coconut clusters. They’re super flavorful and will do an excellent job of keeping you full until lunch or dinnertime!
Which one of these fast and easy snacks are you most looking forward to trying? Have you tried any in the past? Be sure to let us know in the comment section!
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