Quick Summertime Snacks

Need some ideas to revamp your snack routine to keep up with summer activities? Check out my list of quick wholesome snacks perfect for summer time.

Summer is here and I don’t know if your children are like mine but I feel like I say “Nope, you couldn’t be hungry, we just ate a meal” or “If you are actually hungry have a piece of fruit” on repeat every day all day long. I try to have set snack and meal times but sometimes summer changes things up.  Insert reminder to roll with the punches! Here are a few of our favorite quick healthy, budget friendly snacks.

Popcorn- Could it get any cheaper than popcorn? Skip the bagged microwave kind. Popcorn kernels are super cheap and you can use either an air popper or just a pot on the stove. Shake on some salt and or melted butter. 

Raisins and Peanuts- GORP isn’t just for hiking. Put out the raisins, nuts and other mix ins like mini marshmallows, chocolate chips or dried fruit and the kiddos can make their own mix. 

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Apple nachos- slice apples and spread on a plate. Melt about a tablespoon of peanut butter in the microwave. Drizzle over the apples. Top with sprinkles or even mini chocolate chips if you are feeling extra loving.

Smoothies- I’m working on my smoothie game. After Mr1 had a café smoothie as a treat he told me “I’m just not a homemade smoothie kind of guy, Mom.” I took that as a challenge and am doing a little better. I can’t sneak in too much green but still toss in a bit. Keep it simple with frozen bananas, strawberries and a touch of juice. Another flavor I make is bananas, peanut butter and a bit of cocoa powder. If you have leftover smoothie freeze it in popsicle molds.

  *I save the juice in a glass jar when we have canned pears as a fruit component to a meal. *freeze bananas out of their peel when they start to brown more than your family will enjoy them.

Yogurt and Granola- I make yogurt in my Instant Pot and my favorite granola recipe. Topped with fresh or thawed frozen fruit it’s a snack that sticks with us till meal time.