Now that the summer is here, it’s essential to stay hydrated. In addition to drinking water and sipping on your favorite beverages, snacks prepared from fresh fruits and vegetables are a healthy way to add more liquid to the body.
Looking to add more nutritious snack options to your list this summer?
Your kids will surely enjoy these recipes.
1. No-Bake Oatmeal Energy Balls
Treat your kids to little bite snacks with these no-bake oatmeal energy balls. With just six ingredients, you can whip up healthy goodness from rolled oats, flaxseed meal, peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract and mini chocolate chips. In minutes, you can enjoy these delicious snacks your kids can pack for picnics.
2. Ham, Apple and Cheese Wraps
If you and your young ones love apples, try ham, apple and cheese wraps as an after-play snack. This easy-to-make protein-rich afternoon fare is a hit among kids because it combines all their usual favorites — apples and sliced cheddar cheese wrapped in a deli-sliced ham. Drizzle it with honey to sweeten up the wraps.
3. Carrot Fries
Craving for fries but want something other than potato fries? Try carrot fries. The sweet tone of the carrots goes well with salty seasoning, making them tastier than traditional fries. They’re also colorful, crunchy and more nutritious, so your kids can eat them often. Carrot fries should be on your recipe list this summer.
4. Banana Oatmeal Muffins
If you want to bond with your kids this summer, they will love baking these oatmeal banana muffins. Making this oatmeal recipe from scratch is exciting. It’s a perfect all-day snack that only takes 40 minutes to be ready on your table. More than making the muffins, your kids will enjoy tasting what they’ve made.
5. Carrot and Zucchini Bars
These carrot and zucchini bars will satisfy your kids’ sweet tooth in a healthier way. They’re a nutritious alternative to cakes as these soft and moist bars are made of walnuts, shredded carrots and zucchini. In under 30 minutes, you’ll have tasty spice bars you and your kids can relish. Best paired with your favorite beverage.
6. Strawberry Soda
Are your kids addicted to soda? Everyone loves a cold drink after playing outside in the summer, but sugary sodas aren’t the healthiest choice. Instead, try making your own strawberry soda, using real strawberries. You can control how much sugar you add but still enjoy a fun, sweet drink.
7. Potato Chips
Want a wholesome easy-to-make snack that your kids can’t resist? With only three ingredients, you can make your kids happy with these homestyle potato chips. You only need potatoes, salt to taste and oil for deep frying. Thinly slice the potatoes, rinse them in cold water and soak in salty water. After 30 minutes, pat dry and deep fry the potato slices. Serve with mayonnaise and ketchup. You can enjoy this with cocktails or fresh juices.
8. Fruit Salad
Summer fruits are especially hydrating. Fruit salad is a delightful dessert and an all-day fare and dessert. You can completely customize your fruit bowl based on what you can buy fresh at the market. Skip on frozen fruits, as they tend to get mushy when defrosted.
Whisk together honey, lemon zest and orange juice for the dressing. Then, toss all the sliced fruits into the bowl and add the dressing. For only 20 minutes, you and your kids can delight in this fresh snack.
9. Fruit Pizza
If your kids love fruit salad, they’ll surely love fruit pizza. This summertime snack is colorful and energizing for kids. To prepare, you can make the crust from scratch using simple ingredients or a ready-made pizza dough or pie crust. Then, you can make the cream cheese frosting. The exciting part is decorating the crust with colorful fresh fruits and turning it into edible artwork. Your kids will surely be happy putting toppings on their own fruit pizza.
10. Watermelon Popsicle Sticks
Your kids will enjoy this icy fruit in popsicle sticks on a hot day. All you need are pop sticks and fresh watermelon. You can slice the watermelon into large triangle chunks, slit it in the middle and slide the pop stick. Stay refreshed with these thirst-quenching watermelon popsicles.
11. Strawberry Frozen Yogurt
Running out of time to make a summer snack for your kids? No worries. You can get cool quickly this summer with this strawberry frozen yogurt. All you need is five minutes and four ingredients and you’ll have a snack and dessert that’s a cross between sorbet and frozen yogurt. To prepare, blend strawberries, honey, plain yogurt and fresh lemon juice in a food processor for about five minutes. Serve this in a waffle cone for the kids to enjoy.
Stay Healthy During Summer With Effortless Snack Recipes
Summer is an excellent season to spend more time outdoors and enjoy the sun. These 11 summer recipes are perfect for packing as snacks or desserts your kids can bring anywhere they go to beat the heat.
With most of the ingredients already in your kitchen, you can make delightful goodness every day. Keep your kids from staying hungry, dehydrated and out of energy while they play.
