
It won’t be long until the summer is upon us, and we’ll all be basking outdoors in the glorious sunshine. Whether you’re relaxing in the backyard on your own, enjoying picnics with that special someone or having a cookout with all your friends and family, summer snacks are an absolute essential. If you’re looking for some exciting inspiration this year, here are some wonderful suggestions that are going to make you the star of your neighborhood when it comes to making tasty treats.
Apple Chips
We all love chips, but they aren’t the healthiest treat out there. There’s a better alternative, however. If you have a dehydrator you can make tasty apple chips. You can find more details on warmchef.com about how to choose the right model for your needs.
Fruit Pizza
Who doesn’t love pizza? Now you can make a tasty dessert version by making a sweet pizza dough and topping it with all your favorite berries. Everyone’s going to love to munch on a slice while they enjoy the sunshine.
Fruit Kebabs
Whether you’re feeding children or adults, you’ll impress everyone with some fresh fruit kebabs. You can choose any fruits you like that will fit on a skewer – cherries, kiwi, strawberries, chunks of apples or cut watermelon. Make them as colorful as possible to really draw the eye. It’s never been so appealing to eat healthily.
Frozen Yogurt
It couldn’t be easier to make your own frozen yogurt treats. Simply get some popsicle molds, add some of your favorite yogurt and pop in the freezer. Soon you’ll have healthy popsicles for all your guests.
Frozen Bananas
Bananas are a wonderfully healthy snack and they taste especially good when they’re frozen. Dip them in some chocolate first and then freeze. They’ll cool you down perfectly when the mercury rises.
Vegetable Rolls
The ideal alternative to sandwiches comes in the form of vegetable rolls. Cut a zucchini into thin strips, spread with cream cheese or hummus and then add some slices of carrot or bell pepper before rolling up. It’s the perfect finger food.
Eggplant Pizza Bites
The perfect healthy take on pizza comes in the form of slices of eggplant with some tomato puree and mozzarella cheese on top. They’re a great appetizer and will satisfy vegetarians and meat eaters alike.
Dirt Cups
Who doesn’t love worms in dirt? Now you can serve up dirt cups for every guest at your cookout by getting a few plastic cups, spooning in some chocolate pudding, adding cookie crumbles on top and then dropping in a gummy worm. The ultimate dessert!
Frozen Grapes
Are you looking forward to a popsicle or choc ice but can’t afford the calories, there’s a perfect solution – some frozen grapes. All you need to do is pop a bunch of grapes into your freezer, allow to freeze and then pop them into your mouth. It’s a wonderfully sweet snack and it’s healthy too – what’s not to like!
Crackers With Mashed Avocado
Do you need a savory treat as the ideal finger food or appetizer for a cookout? One simple, tasty and summery snack is crackers with mashed avocado on top. It couldn’t be easier to prepare and it tastes great.
Cocktail Shrimps
Do you need to impress with a tasty summer appetizer that will attract attention for all the right reasons? Cocktail shrimps with a sweet chili dipping sauce would be the ideal solution. Even better, you can serve them with some large romaine lettuce cups to make healthy wraps that all seafood lovers will enjoy.
Pinwheel Sandwiches
Whether you’re feeding children or adults, pinwheel sandwiches always go down a storm. They’re even easier to make if you use large tortilla wraps. You can choose all kinds of fillings from plain cheese or ham for fussy eaters to smoked salmon and cream cheese for more adventurous diners. They’re ideal for a picnic or just for an outdoor lunch in the sunshine.
Peanut Butter And Chocolate Crackers
A brilliant way to end any summer outdoor meal is peanut butter and chocolate crackers. All you need are some ordinary graham crackers spread with some chocolate spread or peanut butter, or even both. Why not add a slice of banana on top for good measure?