While Summer means a few months of freedom for kids, it also means many parents are worn out from the long school year. While you finally get a break from packing school lunches and after-school snacks, you now need to make sure your kids have fun, delicious, and a good mix of healthy and not-so-healthy things to munch on all Summer long. The great news is that with all of the fresh ingredients this time of year, making scrumptious snacks that you'll be happy to feed your child doesn't have to be difficult. Besides, planning is half the battle, right? Keep these delicious and totally kid-approved snacks in your rotation and you'll keep those little bellies full all Summer long.
Apple and cheddar is a delicious combination any child will love! These easy but delicious pies make the perfect snack.
Make delicious berry cheesecake smoothies with that fresh Summer fruit! These are great for dessert or a mid-afternoon snack and don't involve a hot stove.
Sometimes, the simplest snacks are the best. Use in-season fruit and your kids' favorite cheese for these cheese and fruit skewers.
These gluten-free muffins are the perfect addition to Summer picnics or snacks for day camp. Use fresh blueberries and your kids will love them.
Strawberries are the quintessential Summer fruit. Up your snack game with these
PB&J shortcakes topped with fresh strawberries!
If ice cream is a little more your style, put those fresh-picked strawberries to good use with this easy, no-churn strawberry ice cream. It's the perfect pick-me-up for those hot Summer days.
Your kids will love to cool off with these Nutella swirl popsicles. They're a great upgrade from packaged popsicles, and give the perfect excuse to get a little messy before running through the sprinkler.
These sweet potato tots make the perfect afternoon snack or dinner side dish for your kids. And you'll love how simple they are to make with just one ingredient!
Combine two of the best Summer flavors with these raspberry lemonade cupcakes. They taste as vibrant as they look!
You don't have to have a firepit in your backyard to enjoy s'mores this Summer. These sweet and salt s'mores bars are the perfect on-the-go treat.
There's something so refreshing and Summery about the combination of fresh tomatoes and basil. These tomato, basil, and mozzarella toasts are sure to be a hit with your kids. They can even help make them!
Skip the preservatives and added sugars and make your own tropical fruit leather roll-ups. Your kids won't be able to get enough of them, and their friends will probably ask you to give their mom the recipe.
Carrying on the tropical theme, this tropical trail mix is a perfect Summer alternative to your run-of-the-mill bag of nuts and raisins. It's packed with fruits and other delicious goodies your kids will love, and takes just seconds to throw together.
After a trip to the berry patch, enjoy the fruits of your labor with this berry fruit salad. Just try to stop your kids from eating it all in one sitting.
What's better than ice cream sandwiches on a hot Summer day? These chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches are deliciously fresh, but can also be frozen for later.
For the chocolate lovers in your home (aka everyone), this chocolate orange ice cream is sure to be a welcome treat. Enjoy it during outdoor movie night, around a campfire, or while taking a walk to the local pool.
Resourceful parents know that pizza can be a perfect, child-friendly snack. These pull-apart pizza pinwheels are easy to make, and even easier to eat!
Hummus and veggies are a great Sumemr staple, and you can get as creative as you want with this hummus and vegetable platter. Put it out during a pool or beach day, and your kids will grab a handful of health in between each lap.
These almond-blueberry pie bars make a great change from the typical blueberry pie, but with all of the delicious flavor.
As a refreshing but filling snack on a sweltering day, these key lime coconut macaroon cookies are second to none. And if there's a Summer rainstorm going on outside, you make include the kids to have a fun baking day.
When you want to stray away from the usual PB&J sandwiches and apple slices, try these vibrant and delicious spring rolls. Your kids will love the colors, and the act of dunking them in the sauce will be familiar enough for them to go for it.
Who'd have thought of putting tomatoes in popsicles? These raspberry tomato yogurt pops are a delicious and nutritious snack for kids. They'll be so distracted by how pretty and indulgent they look, they won't even notice the hidden ingredient!