One of the things I always do in the summer is eat lighter. I hate cooling unless it is one the grill. My stove will heat the house up to the point that is unbearable. Summer also tends to be the season that I lose the most weight. It could be from eating lighter or could be that I sweat more. One thing for sure is that my snacks always get better. The processed food doesn’t settle well with me when it is hotter for some reason. I thought I would share some of my favorite summer snacks.
Apples
We love apples any time of the year but it is one of our go-to snacks during the summer. I like them plain and sliced and do occasionally buy them cut already. Typically I pick up enough for the week on Saturday mornings at the farmers market or the local fruit stand. If I can’t the ones I want then I take a trip to the local farm that is the next town over.
Smoothie Bowl
I sometimes have one of these for breakfast or as my mid-afternoon snack. They are filling without being to overwhelming. I will admit though that I have to pay attention to what all I put in there. Too many different fruits and it will be too much sugar. The granola helps give it some crunch and makes everything just right.
Ice Cream
I do very rarely indulge in some ice cream during the summer. The milk doesn’t work for me in the heat. However, there are a few times when I just need the sweet treat. It’s my guilty pleasure. We have a little ice cream parlor in town that we enjoy visiting every once in a while. When out at the pool or nearby, I will most likely have a Popsicle as regular ice cream.
Juice Smoothies
These are a great pick me up. Again, I have to be careful about the fruits I use to ensure there isn’t a lot of sugar. I love having one of these if I am getting ready to run errands. It will keep me from stopping somewhere and buying something I don’t need to eat.
An Adult Treat
I didn’t have a picture for these since I haven’t purchased any yet. However if you want an adult treat then I buy those pouches that you freeze. They come in all sorts of flavors and have the alcohol already in them. I eat them with a spoon when it is hot out and we are at the pool. I can’t take the credit for them though. My sister in-law freezes them and puts a straw in hers. I told her it was a Capri-Sun but there you go. The best thing about these is that it takes them a while to thaw you so have a nice cold drink for a while. You could do the same the Capri-Suns or any of those pouch drinks for kids. Freeze it and then stick it in the cooler. As it begins to thaw they will enjoy an ice cold drink.
WHAT SORT OF SNACKS DO YOU ENJOY IN THE SUMMER? LET US KNOW IN THE COMMENTS BELOW.
I live in a small Georgia town that you most likely have never heard of and I LOVE it! My house is more than full as I am a single mother of four & caregiver to my aging mother and uncle. Lover of all things Outlander. Goes to the beat of her own drum woman.
bn100 says
tasty snacks
Snowx2k5 says
There’s nothing quite like Ice Cream on a cone…but sadly it’s not something you could have all the time….but I would if I could. lol
Dana Rodriguez says
These are great ideas. I love anything that involves fruit during the summer.
Beth Hern says
Yum, Such great ideas.
Nancy says
I love fruit, so that’s always a good snack for me. We make smoothies & juice almost daily, plus we have a great grill that we use often. It keeps the kitchen cleaner plus my boyfriend is the ‘grill master’. It’s a win-win. ?
Christina Gould says
These photos are so colorful. The apple looks delish. I wish I could pull it through my computer, lol. Thanks for posting!
Amanda Wood says
I”ve never heard of a smoothie bowl before, that looks delicious! Thanks for the great idea 🙂
Kasey R says
I love the smoothie bowl idea. I snack entirely too much and I’m always looking for healthier alternatives. Thank you for this <3
Barrie says
I enjoy smoothies but haven’t made a smoothie bowl. I love the idea of them, though!
ellen beck says
Have you ever trie frozen grapes? You can put them in a drink of almost any kind as ‘ice cubes’ and eat them at the end or my favorite is to have them instead of say ice creams or something heavier. They are great to pop into your mouth and enjoy them .
Eugene K says
Great ideas.
Kathy Davis says
I usually eat more fruit in the summer, and I do confess I love icecream.
DailyWoman (Lacey) says
I love having fruit as a snack in the summer. Frozen Grapes are my favorite.
Sandra Preti says
I LOVE smoothie bowls in the summer, so glad this is on your list! And now I have some other ideas too 🙂
Ashley Chassereau Parks says
These are great, healthy snacks! I love fresh fruit in the summer! I haven’t tried to make a smoothie bowl before, but it sounds good! I need to try one soon!
Marie says
What’s better than winter desserts? Summer desserts. I love a warm fruit pie ? or cobbler with ice cream. And don’t let me start on homemade ice cream!
Robin S. says
I make my own ice cream in the summer, but only a couple of times, otherwise they’d have to roll me out the door! 😀 I make a nut mix that’s so delicious and full of flavor. It has rosemary, maple syrup, and orange juice in it. Sweet and salty combo. I also love a good smoothie, and Italian ices are refreshing too!
donna porter says
I love my smoothies especially in the summer with fresh fruits. I finally got my family on board drinking these.
Jenny Ham says
I love smoothies but don’t often think of making them. I like to eat frozen yogurt or fruit in the summer.
Cassandra D says
I like different summer snacks like smoothies and a granola bowl.
Gabrielle says
I love apples too! Gosh are they yummy.
Audrey Stewart says
I enjoy summer fruit so much! We have been eating fresh watermelon every day.
Deidra Cox says
i really like the Capri Sun idea!!
Jenny Ham says
Cold fruit, ice cream and smoothies all good for hot summer days. I try to pick the snacks that are better for me in the heat but sometimes ice cream is the only way to go.
Mya Murphy says
I eat lighter in the summer months, as well, and fruit is the best!!
Sonya Allstun says
I eat alot of salads during hot weather and nothing better then ice cold watermelon
Rust says
That smoothie bowl is super appealing. I’m watching sugar too, and lately I’ve started making a juice blend with beets, celery, and carrots. Pretty good!
José says
This looks absolutely stunning!
They are really good summer alternatives to fast or processed food, and a good fit if you exercise daily.
Can’t wait to try it out
Julie Waldron says
I like homemade popsicles and fresh fruit & vegetables. The Smoothie Bowl looks amazing!
Jenny Ham says
Those Juice Smoothies look good. I love fruit smoothies in the summer.
donna porter says
The smoothie bowl is a great idea since fresh fruits are plentiful in the summer months. it is so hot here in the south this would be wonderful for breakfast or a snack.
Sharon Rooney says
Great summer snacks. I freeze blueberries, raspberries and strawberries and put them in yogurt frozen for a low calories summer treat.
Andrea says
That smoothie bowl needs to get in my belly !! Lol
Stephanie Ann says
I love apples w/peanut butter, cantaloupe chunks, and watermelon for snacks!