Healthy Summer Snacking Ideas
Summertime is full of pool days, beach days, and picnics. Nothing is better than spending a warm day by the pool with the best snacks or having outside get-togethers where everyone brings something to share. The best summer snacks to bring are healthy, delicious, and refreshing! Keep reading below to learn some ideas for these gatherings and the health benefits these tasty treats will bring!
Homemade Fruit Popsicles
Homemade fruit popsicles are the perfect treat on a hot summer day. They are easy to make, healthy, and refreshing! Fruits are full of essential vitamins, and they are high in fiber! You can be as creative as you want when making these. Choose your favorite fruits and choose a flavored water or any type of juice you would like to use. Cut the fruit up, put it in your popsicle molds, add your liquid, and put it in the freezer! It is that simple for a tasty, healthy treat!
Watermelon, Cucumber, Feta & Mint Salad
This salad is the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and it is full of anti-inflammatory, immune-building health benefits. To make this salad, mix cubes of watermelon, sliced cucumbers, feta, and chopped mint and basil. Drizzle lime juice and olive oil and season the salad with salt and pepper. Watermelon and cucumbers are a very good source of vitamin C and incredibly hydrating for the body. Mint is very soothing and aids in digestion for the body. Feta is a great source of calcium and has less fat than most cheeses. These health benefits make for the perfect summertime salad!
Hummus & Veggies
Hummus is a popular dip that pairs perfectly with many vegetables such as carrots, cucumbers, and bell peppers. Hummus is made from chickpeas which are full of fiber and protein. Chickpeas also help reduce blood sugar, improve gut health, and are low in calories. Vegetables are also low in calories and high in potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin A, and vitamin C. Whether you are laying out by the beach or pool, dipping your favorite vegetables in hummus can be your go-to summer snack.
