Healthy Snacks for a Day at the Beach
Cut celery stalks in half and spread your favorite protein-filled nut butter in the middle. Add a few “ants” on top (we won’t judge if you ditch the raisins and choose chocolate chips instead). Ansel suggests adding a dash of your favorite spices or sea salt to your snack. I can practically feel the sand between my teeth from all the sandwiches I’d eat on the beach when I was a kid.
Rich in fiber, protein (½ cup has the same amount of protein as 2 eggs) and energy-boosting carbs, this tiny green legume is great for noshing in and out of the sun. Pack frozen edamame in your beach bag and they will be ready to go come snack time. Instead of munching on a bag of chips dive into a delicious handful of homemade trail mix. This healthier option is loaded with sweet and salty flavors and is certainly addictive. This snack mix is proof—yet, again—that the magical mix of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried onion, dried garlic, and salt knows no bounds.
Keep that in mind the next time you’re packing up for a (safe, socially distant!) day at the beach. And remember that even when you have a cooler, some beach food holds up better than others. Of course you can always pack the basics, like crackers, chips, nuts, and dried fruit, but it’s always good to have something a little more substantial.
Pair these with a drink like a big bottle of cold water. All of these are safe for toddlers and Lunch at the beach can be shared with older kids and adults. These ideas also work well for general summer snacking, whether at home, at a lake, at the pool, or a day out of the house. Mealtimes can be challenging for parents of energetic toddlers. A CHOC dietitian offers tips, recipes and activity ideas.
Softy, chewy, and warmly spiced, they’re everything an oatmeal cookie should be. Filled with hearty veggies and a vibrant carrot-ginger dressing, this energizing salad could pass as a main or side dish. Watermelon and tamari might be an unexpected combination, but they make this salad sweet, savory, and exciting to eat. Made from frozen yogurt and strawberries, you’ll need a cooler to keep them from going melty.
This is the type of stuff you can buy at the nearest grocery store and just shove in your bag. You’re right on a farm living the dirt road back country life and in 35 minutes you can be on a white beach with blue water living the beach life. "There are a one-stop shop for snacking. You'll give your body carbs, fat, and protein in this one snack which will help you ward off hanger!" says Christensen. 22 Mouthwatering Beach Snacks to Get You in a Summertime Mood ... Feel free to mix and match the grains and beans here to make this salad your own.