18 Best Foods to Bring to 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.
This is an exceptional post with so many great ideas for picnic or any summer night dinner. I make this silky, smoky dip as much as I can when eggplant is in season. You’ll often find me enjoying it straight off a spoon, but it’s delicious with fresh pita and veggies too. So often, we toss pesto with pasta or dollop it onto pizza but forget how fantastic it is on its own. When I have an abundance of summer basil, I like to pack a jar of pesto in my picnic basket to spread onto crackers or good crusty bread. The broccoli softens and absorbs the lightly creamy, tangy dressing as it sits, so it tastes even better after a Lunch at the beach night in the fridge.
Pair these with a drink like a big bottle of cold water. All of these are safe for toddlers and 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.
Decide what healthy kid-friendly meals and snacks you will prepare. When packing your picnic, utilize foods that are pre-packaged or easy to pre-pack and do not easily melt. Bring along an empty plastic grocery bag for trash and paper towels and plastic utensils for easy disposal.
This light, wholesome quinoa salad is filled with summer vegetables and tossed in a pesto vinaigrette. This kid- and adult-friendly lunch wrap takes just a few minutes to make. As we enter the holiday season, I always like to take stock in the love and gifts we are lucky enough to have in... Here are some ways to make water refreshing again. "Chips" like these are a MUCH healthier option and easier to prepare than you think - simply made in the oven with a light dose of olive oil and sea salt.