Healthy Snacks for a Day at the Beach
Try different flavors until you land on your favorite, or make your own. And think beyond carrots or celery - broccoli, cauliflower, peppers, asparagus, and green beans make excellent dippers too. Here are all the ingredients you will need to make this healthy low carb salad. I am making potatp salad, deviled eggs, brownies, baba Ghanouj, and I haven’t tabouli.
This dish basically screams summertime, from the fresh corn succotash to the herby mayo mixture that coats shrimp. Here are my top five food items to add to your healthy and lean fridge this summer. These Southern recipes are mouth watering, easy to make, and sure to get you recognized as a Southern cook. “Pop a bag of organic, plain popcorn and transfer to a plastic baggie, or an eco-friendly container,” says Moreno.
It’s piled high with savory marinated tempeh, fresh veggies, avocado, and two flavorful spreads. Here’s a rare sandwich that actually improves as it sits. Make it in the morning on the day of your picnic, or even the night before, so that the tomato and artichoke juices have time to mingle before you eat. Fill it with something smooth and creamy like peanut butter or cream cheese. This lunch is perfect is your trying to be healthy. You can pair hummus with almost any vegetable and be satisfied.
Mixed with veggies and tossed in a light, lemony dressing, this is a vibrant salad that’s full of flavor. It’s filling, it’s tasty, and it’s very easy to throw together before heading out for the day. Full of healthy fats and protein, this is the fuel you’ll need to make the most of your summer. These fruity snacks aren’t just healthy, they’re also downright adorable. These tiny wraps are the perfect beach finger food. No matter what you’re craving, you’re bound to have fun in the sun with these mouthwatering beach bites.
So unless you have really great willpower, dried fruit will not be your friend. Stuffed Raspberries -Satisfy your sweet tooth with these stuffed raspberries! Each is stuffed with one dark chocolate semi-sweet morsel . It's just enough sweetness to kill the cravings. At just 100 calories for 1/2 cup of stuffed raspberries with 1 tablespoon chocolate chips, this is a yummy treat without going overboard. My mom’s picky about the recipes she adds to her regular rotation, but this one made the cut.
Hosting a picnic or hitting up the neighborhood party circuit? Keep things light and healthy by making one of these healthy and delicious recipes. If you’re bringing kids, then you’ll likely want to make sure your little ones have a lot of food to eat. I couldn't imagine anything more refreshing than a juicy peach after a short swim in the ocean. Clarissa loves experimenting with food of all cultures to make unique healthy dishes. When she’s not browsing Pinterest for new recipe inspiration she likes to pick up a DIY project and use her creative hands to make art or crafts.
Popcorn is an easy snack to make at home before the beach or you can buy Skinny Pop popcorn at about any store. It's cheap, easy, and healthier than a bag of potato chips. Jocelyn Hsu Bananas are high in potassium and are perfect for throwing into your beach bag. One of my favourite things to Lunch at the beach do is dip bananas in peanut butter. Whatever you do, don't forget a banana at the bottom of your bag, or else it'll become really soft. Granola bars can be healthy if you choose the right ones.
They are low in calories, fast to make and will fill you up. You won't even have to leave the beach to enjoy this lunchtime snack. Sure, it might not fill you up completely, but it will definitely save you an extra trip to town or your house to make a full meal. Just throw one in your bag and you'll be set for the entire day.
You can also make a watermelon smoothie if you prefer and add extra ice in your hot/cold bottle to keep it cool. Just skip the chocolate, so it doesn't become a melted mess. These healthy pinwheels are quite easy to prepare and are loaded with fresh ingredients. Spread a base of three cheese dip onto a spinach tortilla wrap and top with your favorite veggies. Then, cut up the pinwheels, store in an airtight container and transport them to the beach in a cooler.