Summer and snacking go hand in hand. Whether you’re hitting the beach to catch some waves, trekking through the mountains for a dose of natural beauty, or hitting the open road with your buds, you’re going to need fuel for your epic summer adventures.
That’s why we’ve put together this list of summer-friendly snack hack – tips and tricks to keep you satisfied and energized for the rest of your summer fun.
1. Road Tripping Hack – Bumble Bar Original Peanut BumbleBar
What’s the single most important factor in a successful road trip?
Making good time.
Sure, the journey is as important as the destination, but trust us, you won’t want to waste time making needless stops. And if your passengers get hangry, you’ll be making plenty of those.
That’s why Bumble Bars are the perfect backseat treat: this all natural bar provides sustainable energy via delicious peanuts and sesame. 5g of Fiber and 7g of protein will keep you and your passengers fuller longer – which means less time at truck stops and more time at your destination.
2. Cool Down and Fill Up With a Blended Taste-tation – HomeFree Vanilla Mini Cookies
Summer is also about indulgence. The trick is to satisfy your sweet tooth without backsliding into unhealthy eating habits.
Pop some crushed HomeFree vanilla mini cookies into a blender with some reduced fat vanilla ice cream for a next level milkshake.
Not only are these little guys the perfect garnish for your milkshake or fruit smoothie, but they are gluten, egg, dairy, and tree nut free, so they’re perfect for those with allergen sensitivity. Plus, six mini cookies delivers an entire serving of whole grain.
3. Munch on Crunchy Summer Goodness – Back to Nature Crispy Wheat Crackers
With backyard gardens in full bloom, summer salads are another fixture of this glorious time of year.
Pro-tip: substitute boring old croutons with healthier Back to Nature Crispy Wheat Crackers to give your heirloom tomato and arugula salad a whole grain crunch.
4. Craft the Perfect Guilt-Free S’More – Mandy’s Chocolate Cookie Thins
Mandy’s chocolate cookie thins provide the perfect healthier platform for an epic s’more. All you’ll need is a bag of marshmallows and a campfire to roast them with.
Mandy’s uses only premium all natural ingredients. Their artisan cookie bakers have worked premium dark chocolate into a delectable, crispy thin cookies. To really double down on health, try using homemade healthier marshmallows.
(For instructions on how to make the perfect s’more, see Exhibit A.)
5. Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth with Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches – Lark Bakery Shortbread
To paraphrase The Bard, though they be but little, Lark Bakery Shortbread cookies are fierce with flavor. It’s all about portion control with these frosty delights. Simply slam your favorite ice cream in between these award winning shortbread cookies for a summertime indulgence that won’t trash your summer bod.
Wrap in foil and freeze them overnight, and they’ll be ready for your beach cooler.
6. Catch a Movie Al Fresco – Oogies Snacks Popcorn
Oogies Snacks makes delicious gourmet popcorn, perfect for those summer outdoor movie nights.
The best part? No greasy butter fingers.
7. Imbibe Creatively – Newman’s Own Licorice Twists
Newman’s Own Licorice twists are a better-for-you version of your favorite licorice treats made with organic ingredients. Get creative and use them as a straw for your favorite healthier beverage, like Hubert’s Pink Lemonade.
What are your favorite summer snack hacks? Let us know in the comments below.
Awesome article for tips and tricks for this upcoming football season!! Thank you!
Yes very good article.
These are great tips to incorporate with everyday meals and recipes. I love these creative ideas! Thanks for sharing!
Love the idea of adding a few mini cookies to low-fat ice cream or fro-yo for a healthier at-home milkshake! Thanks for the tips!
Great tips, thanks guys!
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The Lark cookies sound delicious! Can’t wait to try them out!
Great ideas – looking forward to trying a couple!
These are awesome! Dying to try some of these snacks!
Um….no thanks.
Definitely going to try some of these.
It’s the kickoff weekend of college football. I’m heading to a friend’s house for a pool party and an all-day watch party. The shortbread ice cream sandwiches will be a hit fo sho!
Love these ideas! My kids will really love the edible straw and lemonade idea!
Great read! Those ice cream sandwiches look amazing!
Rosemary short bread?! <3 <3 :heart_eyes:
Fresh fruit is generally my go to. Cuties, especially! SO easy to grab-n-go and eat. Other snack are PB&J and snack bags of mixed nuts and dried fruit.
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The mini ice cream sandwiches look so cute! Will have to give those a shot.
My favorites are #4 and #5, those cookie s’mores and ice cream sandwiches look awesome! I just found my next movie night snack 🙂
Going to Yosemite this weekend. Gonna be super useful!
Wow I don’t know how I didn’t think of these myself!
Some of these snacks look good.
I want to try them all! I wish our box came will all of these.
I love nut mixes and simple carrots / celery.
Dying to try #2 – HomeFree Vanilla Mini Cookies
The smores idea seems like a great idea!
Number 2 sounds amazing – great tips on “indulging” without going overboard!
The picture of the smores…I DIE. Stop it, but yet, thank you 😉 Great ideas in this article.
Good ideas here!
I love this list because it doesn’t just suggest tasty-looking snacks, it actually has great ideas on how to use them to create a whole new treat. Thanks for the ideas!
Thanks for the advice! I’m always looking for exciting new treats to try that would keep be from reaching for the junk food
I would love to try the Cool Down and Fill Up With a Blended Taste-tation – HomeFree Vanilla Mini Cookies. It sounds absolutely delicious – great way to indulge without over doing it.
Wow great article
Love the sour straw + lemonade idea!
Love #3. Mixing crispy wheat crackers in a salad. Those crackers are delicious! They’re the perfect amount of salt.
Those ice cream sandwiches look amazing!!
Such great ideas! #4 and #5 are definitely on the agenda.
Great ideas! hoping to try a few out
#5 looks delicious!!
Hangry is a real thing! I always try to have snacks on hand to prevent any incidents.
I must try those s’mores! Thank you for the yummy treat ideas!
Going to def have to try some of these before summer is over!
It’s the best feeling seeing new delicious snack ideas. Thanks!
I love the idea of using the Newman’s own licorice as straws. That is something even my kids would get a kick out of doing!!!
Great, thanks!
I love all the ideas and I can’t wait to incorporate them at work 🙂
I really like all the ideas your company is brain storming!
Love the idea of using crackers as croutons! Gives the crunch without being such a mouthful – genius!!
Ok, now I’m hungry!
Great tips!
Those all looks super yummy, send some over!