Looking for quick and easy snacks to bring to your pool party? Here are some ideas that require little to no preparation. Healthy and quick snacks = a perfect summer day!
1. Cheese & Crackers: Some great cheeses for snacking outside are semi-soft to hard cheeses: mozzarella, Swiss, Gouda, cheddar, or Muenster. Easy to cut and serve with any tasty cracker!
2. Make-Your-Own Sandwiches: Get as gourmet as you'd like with a deli platter! Turkey, ham, cheese! Add lettuce, tomato, condiments. Everyone will be able to tailor them to their liking.
3. Trail Mix: Mix up a big batch of trail mix and keep it in an airtight can or sealed bag for easy snacking. A basic trail mix recipe usually includes peanuts, raisins, and M&Ms. Try it with any dried fruit such as mango, papaya, cherries, or cranberries. Add sunflower seeds, nuts, pretzels, or yogurt covered raisins!
4. Smoothies: Smoothies provide a ton of nutrients and are very satisfying on a hot day! It's better to make smoothies and serve immediately, but you can make a big pitcher and keep refrigerated until you're ready to drink.
5. Pasta Salad: The sky's the limit when making pasta salad! Throw in veggies! Add cubed cheese such as mozzarella or feta and chicken for protein!
6. Fruit: The best snack to keep you hydrated and energized throughout the day! Cut up slices of melon or wash a bunch of grapes and freeze them for a super cold snack! Fruit kabobs are also fun and a great way to get the kids involved!
7. Veggies & Dips: Veggies are quick and easy to prepare and store! Dips such as hummus, guacamole, and yogurt-based dips are healthy additions to your summer menu!
8. Chips & Salsa: The simplest snacks to keep poolside! Consider making your own fresh salsa!
9. Popsicles: What's a day by the pool without a frozen treat? Make them from fruit juice, yogurt, or pudding!
10. Ice cream: I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! The best snack for summer!
