As we enter the summer season, many have already started to make plans for their time in the sun. In understanding the summer heat, sometimes there is no need for a hot and intense meal on a humid day. This summer you should not have to care about the uncertainty of a refreshing and healthy snack for the day which is why I have compiled the ultimate guide to staying nourished and satisfied with food this season.
Fruit Parfait – Add to a bowl your choice of fruit, granola, yogurt and drizzle honey on top to enjoy!
Grilled Cheese – Add potato chips with the cheese for an extra crunch.
Grilled Peanut Butter– This is the perfect comfort food for peanut butter lovers (exactly like a grilled cheese but with peanut butter)
Cucumber sandwiches – A sandwich with cucumbers and cream cheese that is very refreshing.
Homemade Ice cream – This is my favorite treat! All you have to do is put frozen fruit into a blender then use minimal milk to help blend it, and you have a perfect cold treat for summer!
Quesadilla – Adding bacon, turkey, peppers or basil can drastically improve your quesadilla game.
Wraps – These are pretty self-explanatory, and in my opinion one of the most underrated foods for summer.
Peanut Butter and Apples – This snack can be easily turned into a delicious dessert by adding little chocolate chips to the combination.
Baked Oatmeal – You might have seen this all over tik tok, and it is one of the best meals to eat for a great morning!
Avocado Toast – Add some pepper and lightly drizzle some honey for the perfect ratio of a sweet and savory lunch.
Rice Bowls – This is great for a summery day because it’s simple, delicious, and versatile. I prefer some cooked chicken, avocado, carrots with rice of course, and topped with soy sauce.
Hummus and Carrots – A perfect gluten-free snack that helps you remember to eat your veggies.
Watermelon Cake – This is basically a fruit salad but with watermelon as the cake with your favorite fruits in between the layers, and homemade whip cream as the frosting.
Mini Flatbread Pizza – I think it is safe to say that anything in mini is automatically ten times better.
Holy Toast – This is the perfect breakfast if you can’t decide between an egg, toast, or french toast. All you do is cut a small circle into the middle of your bread and cook the egg in the middle to get the perfect breakfast food.
Cookie Dough – When making chocolate chip cookies I would argue that eating the raw dough is the best part, but to avoid getting salmonella take out the raw egg and add milk until it completely mixes.
Ants on a Log – Take celery and add peanut butter in the opening, and put little raisins on top as the ants.
S’mores – Eating the perfect s’more while sitting around a fire is the only thing I live for.
Homemade popcorn – Popcorn is the perfect snack, and adding either caramel, garlic powder, chocolate chips, or pretzels can make it even better.
Spring Rolls – Use rice paper to roll your favorite selection of vegetables for a delicious and different take on a salad.
BLT – This is my go-to sandwich on any given day and is so simple to make.
Homemade Chips – Take vegetable oil and put it into a heated pan, and cut up a tortilla into small triangles and boil for a minimal amount of time, and serve with your favorite dip.
Watermelon slushie – Freeze cut up watermelon and blend with a small amount of chilled water.
No-bake Cookies – These cookies require zero heat which is perfect for summer, and make for the perfect dessert.
Homemade Popsicles – These are not only delicious, but are just as fun to make.