Beach season is here! A day spent by the water is more enjoyable with plenty of tasty snacks on hand. Packing a combination of cold foods and non-perishable items will add variety to your summer day. Below are some options you may want to pack for your next day at the beach.
Foods for the Cooler
- Salads
- Examples: Garden, Pasta, Bean, Fruit
- Yogurt
- Deli meat
- Cheese
- Hard boiled eggs
- Dips
- Examples: Guacamole, Hummus, Tzatziki
Non-Refrigerated Snacks
- Whole fruits
- Examples: Apples, Bananas, Oranges
- Sandwiches made with nut or seed butter
- Examples: PB & J, PB & Banana, Nutella & PB
- Mixed nuts
- Granola bars
- Crunchy and Salty snacks
- Examples: Tortilla Chips, Popcorn, Pretzels
These are just a few ideas to fuel a fun day on the beach. Explore a variety of options to find what works best for you!
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Quick Delicious Trail Mix
Ingredients
1 and 1/2 cups roasted salted sunflower seeds
1 and 1/2 cups roasted pumpkin seeds
1 cup roasted chopped almonds
1 cup roasted chopped cashews
1 cup roasted chopped macadamia nuts
½ cup roasted chopped walnuts
½ cup roasted salted pistachio
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup raisins
½ cup M&M’s or semisweet chocolate chips (optional)
Directions
1.Combine all the above ingredients and store in an airtight jar.
2.This trail mix is good for 7-10 days at room temperature. Refrigerate if you plan to keep it longer than 10 days.
Recipe makes:25 servings
Nutrition Information:
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