All of us can look back on past summers and recall our favorite snacks: popsicles, ice cream sandwiches, peanut butter-covered celery, strawberry shortcake. From tried-and-true favorites to out-of-the-box creations, there’s always plenty to feast on. 

Some snacks require planning, while others plan themselves. If you’re looking for some tasty treats to tickle the taste buds, consider the following for your kiddos or yourself:

Trail Mix

You don’t need to summit Mount Evans to eat trail mix. Made to keep energy levels high, this snack is a great option for everything from a day at the pool to a summer camp snack. While you can buy pre-made brands, you can also make your own, making it as healthy or unhealthy as you want. Mix and match ingredients like chocolate chips, granola, peanuts, popcorn, pumpkin seeds, almonds, Chex, and M&Ms. Switch the recipe up often enough and your kids will never get bored. 

Watermelon

There’s something about warm weather that leaves us craving watermelon, and when it’s in season, it’s downright delicious. Sweet, juicy, and nutritious, it’s great to take to grill outs and other get-togethers, but it works just as well as an everyday treat. For anyone watching their weight, watermelon is the optimal choice; it’s 92% water, which makes it practically calorie-free. ;)

Frozen Lemonade

Lemonade is already a summer staple, but frozen lemonade takes things up a notch by using vanilla ice cream to put a new spin on a seasonal favorite. The sugar and tart combination thrills the palate while offering a needed reprieve from soaring temperatures. Add in alcohol for an adult-only beverage and you just might find the liquid courage necessary for the Slip ‘n Slide.  

Fruit Kabobs

Ask your children and they’ll likely agree: fruit is less boring when it comes on a stick. A fruit kabob is a fun way to sneak healthy, fiber-rich foods into mid-day routines. Juicy, flavorful, and portable, fruit kabobs make an ideal on-the-go snack for summer adventure. Customize the kabob with whatever you want — strawberries, kiwi, raspberries, mango, blueberries, and more. You can literally go bananas!

Chocolate-Covered Banana Pops

Speaking of bananas, chocolate-covered banana pops offer a unique combo: the nutrition of fruit with the awesomeness of cocoa. They’re easy to make and can stay frozen for up to two weeks. You can also customize them to taste, topping them off with things like sprinkles, granola, walnuts, coconut, gummy bears, or chocolate chips. Because the thing that goes best with chocolate is more chocolate. 

Whether you opt for simplicity or a creative concoction, choose to go with something healthy or travel into not-so-nutritious territory, the above favorites hit the spot. Give them a go and sink your teeth into summertime.

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