Living Juice is counting down 10 of the healthiest summer snacks, so you don’t have to! These easy recipes will leave you feeling nourished and energized for a day full of festivities. In addition, they all take under 5 minutes to prepare and require few ingredients. Expecting company? Whether you’re headed to the beach or a backyard barbeque, these snacks are guaranteed to be a hit amongst guests.
Ingredients:
- Strawberries
- Peanut butter
- Chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Wash the strawberries. Remove their stems and slice in half.
- Spread peanut butter onto each strawberry slice.
- Sprinkle on some chocolate chips and enjoy!
Frozen Grapes
Ingredients:
- Grapes (red or green)
Instructions:
- It’s as simple as it sounds! Pop your favorite kind of grapes into the freezer for at least an hour. This treat will instantly cool you down on a hot summer day!
Yogurt Bark
Ingredients:
- Greek yogurt (full-fat)
- Frozen mixed berries
- Honey
Instructions:
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Spread the greek yogurt out onto the parchment paper and sprinkle berries on top.
- Lastly, drizzle the honey all over and freeze for at least 3 hours.
Trail Mix
Ingredients:
- Mixed nuts
- Dark chocolate chips
- White chocolate chips
- Raisins
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together and that’s it! This is the perfect snack for the go, as it is easily stored in sandwich bags.
Ingredients:
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 orange bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- ½ cup red onion
- 3 Roma tomatoes
- 1 jalapeno pepper
- 11 oz can of corn
- 15 oz can of black beans
- 1 packet of taco seasoning
- Juice of 1 lime
- Olive oil
Instructions:
- Wash the produce and remove the seeds from all the peppers.
- Dice the bell peppers, onion, tomatoes and jalapeño pepper. Place in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the corn and black beans into the bowl.
- Drizzle the olive oil and lime juice over the mixture. Add in the taco seasoning and stir.
- Serve with tortilla chips!
Caprese Skewers
Ingredients:
- Mini fresh mozzarella balls
- Cherry tomatoes
- Basil
- Balsamic Glaze
- Skewers
Instructions:
- Wash the cherry tomatoes and basil.
- Alternate placing the mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil onto the skewers.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve!
Dark Chocolate Raspberry Clusters
Ingredients:
- Raspberries
- Dark chocolate chips
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
Instructions:
- Wash the raspberries and smash them in a small bowl with your fork.
- Add the chia seeds and maple syrup to the bowl. Mix together.
- Spoon dollops of the raspberry mixture onto a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Freeze for at least an hour.
- Once frozen, dip the raspberry bites into melted dark chocolate.
- Let the chocolate set before eating!
Watermelon Fries
Ingredients:
- Watermelon
- Lime juice
- Tajin
Instructions:
- Cut the watermelon into long strips that resemble fries.
- Sprinkle them with lime juice and tajin!
Frozen Yogurt
Ingredients:
- Greek yogurt
- Frozen Fruit
Instructions:
- Mix together the greek yogurt and frozen fruit in a small bowl. Make sure you have slightly more fruit than yogurt. Let it sit for a few minutes and watch the yogurt freeze!
Fruit Cereal
Ingredients:
- Mixed fruit
- Granola
- Coconut milk
Instructions:
- Add some fresh fruit into a bowl along with your choice of granola.
- Pour the coconut milk over top and enjoy it like cereal!
Well there you have it! Hopefully you are able to incorporate some of these snacks into your summer routine. They pair perfectly with a drink of cold-pressed juice! For more healthy options visit Living Juice’s website.