Beat the Heat: 30 Easy Healthy Summer Snacks Kids Will Love

Summer's here, and so is the quest for healthy snacks that kids will actually eat! As the temperatures rise, keeping little ones refreshed and nourished can feel like a challenge. But don’t worry—we’ve got you covered!

Discover 30 simple, refreshing, and nutritious snack ideas that will keep your kids cool and energized all summer long. These snacks are easy to make, full of wholesome ingredients, and perfect for hot days.

 

1. Watermelon Pizza

 

 

Ingredients:

• 1 large watermelon slice (cut into a circle)
• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• ½ cup mixed berries
• 1 tbsp honey

Directions:

1. Spread Greek yogurt over the watermelon slice.
2. Top with mixed berries and drizzle honey.
3. Cut into slices like a pizza and serve chilled.

2. Frozen Banana Pops

 

 

 

Ingredients:

• 2 bananas, cut in half
• ½ cup dark chocolate, melted

Directions:

1. Insert popsicle sticks into banana halves.
2. Dip in melted chocolate and roll in nuts or sprinkles.
3. Freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.

 

3. Cucumber and Hummus Boats

 

Ingredients:

• 1 cucumber, sliced in half lengthwise
• ½ cup hummus
• Cherry tomatoes (halved)

Directions:

1. Scoop out some of the cucumber’s center to create a "boat."
2. Fill with hummus and top with cherry tomatoes.
3. Serve chilled.

4. Yogurt Bark with Berries

 

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Greek yogurt
• ¼ cup honey
• ½ cup mixed berries
• ¼ cup granola

Directions:

1. Spread Greek yogurt onto a lined baking sheet.
2. Drizzle honey, sprinkle berries and granola on top.
3. Freeze for 3 hours, then break into pieces.

5. Mango Coconut Popsicles

 

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe mangoes, pureed
• ½ cup coconut milk
• 1 tbsp honey

Directions:

1. Blend mangoes, coconut milk, and honey until smooth.
2. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze for 4+ hours.

6. Apple Nachos

 

Ingredients:

• 1 apple, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp peanut butter
• 1 tbsp mini chocolate chips
• 1 tbsp chopped nuts

Directions:

1. Arrange apple slices on a plate.
2. Drizzle with peanut butter and sprinkle with chocolate chips and nuts.

7. Chia Pudding Cups

 

Ingredients:

• 2 cups almond milk
• ¼ cup chia seeds
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients and refrigerate overnight.
2. Serve chilled with fresh fruit.

8. Frozen Grapes

 

 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup grapes

Directions:

• Wash and freeze grapes for 2+ hours.

9. Avocado Toast Bites

 

Ingredients:

• 1 avocado
• Whole-grain toast, cut into small squares
• Cherry tomatoes, sliced

Directions:

1. Mash avocado and spread onto toast squares.
2. Top with cherry tomatoes

10. Rainbow Fruit Skewers

 

 

Ingredients:

• Strawberries, oranges, pineapple, grapes, blueberries

Directions:

• Thread fruits onto skewers.

11. Frozen Yogurt Bites

 

 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• ½ cup diced fruit

Directions:

1. Spoon yogurt onto a lined baking sheet.
2. Top with fruit and freeze for 2 hours.

12. Peanut Butter Banana Roll-Ups

 

 

Ingredients:

• 1 whole wheat tortilla
• 1 tbsp peanut butter
• 1 banana

Directions:

1. Spread peanut butter on tortilla, place banana, and roll up.
2. Slice into bite-sized pieces.

 

13. Pineapple Whip

 

Ingredients:

• 2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
• ½ cup coconut milk
• 1 tbsp honey

Directions:

1. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
2. Serve immediately or freeze for a firmer texture.

14. Veggie Rainbow Wraps

 

Ingredients:

• 1 whole wheat tortilla
• 2 tbsp hummus
• ¼ cup shredded carrots
• ¼ cup sliced bell peppers
• ¼ cup spinach

Directions:

1. Spread hummus on the tortilla.
2. Layer veggies, roll up tightly, and slice into pinwheels.

15. Homemade Fruit Roll-Ups

 

 

Ingredients:

• 2 cups pureed strawberries
• 1 tbsp honey

Directions:

1. Spread the puree on a lined baking sheet.
2. Bake at 170°F (75°C) for 4–6 hours until dry.
3. Cut into strips and roll up.

16. Strawberry Banana Smoothie Pops

 

 

 

Ingredients:

• 1 banana
• ½ cup strawberries
• ½ cup yogurt
• ½ cup milk

Directions:

1. Blend all ingredients and pour into popsicle molds.
2. Freeze for 4+ hours.

 

17. Zucchini Chips

 

 

Ingredients:

• 1 zucchini, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ¼ tsp salt

Directions:

1. Toss zucchini with oil and salt.
2. Bake at 225°F (110°C) for 1.5–2 hours, flipping halfway.

18. Frozen Applesauce Bites

 

 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce

Directions:

1. Spoon applesauce onto a lined tray.
2. Freeze for 2+ hours.

19. Cottage Cheese & Berry Parfait

 

 

Ingredients:

• ½ cup cottage cheese
• ¼ cup mixed berries
• 1 tbsp honey

Directions:

1. Layer cottage cheese, berries, and honey in a cup.
2. Serve chilled.

20. Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

 

 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup strawberries
• ½ cup dark chocolate, melted

Directions:

1. Dip strawberries in melted chocolate.
2. Place on parchment paper and chill in the fridge until set.

21. Tropical Smoothie Bowl

 

 

Ingredients:

• 1 frozen banana
• ½ cup frozen mango
• ½ cup yogurt
• ¼ cup granola

Directions:

1. Blend banana, mango, and yogurt.
2. Pour into a bowl and top with granola.

22. Cucumber Mint Lemonade

 

 

Ingredients:

• 1 cucumber, sliced
• Juice of 2 lemons
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 cups water
• Fresh mint leaves

Directions:

1. Blend cucumber, lemon juice, and honey with water.
2. Serve over ice with mint leaves.

23. Carrot and Cheese Roll-Ups

 

 

Ingredients:

• 1 whole wheat tortilla
• 1 slice cheese
• ¼ cup shredded carrots

Directions:

1. Place cheese and carrots on the tortilla.
2. Roll up tightly and slice into pinwheels.

24. Peanut Butter & Jelly Yogurt

 

Ingredients:

• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp peanut butter
• 1 tbsp fruit jam

Directions:

1. Swirl peanut butter and jam into yogurt.
2. Serve chilled.

25. Frozen Orange Slices

 

 

 Ingredients:

• 1 orange, peeled and sectioned

Directions:

• Freeze orange slices for 2+ hours before serving.

26. Caprese Skewers

 

 

 Ingredients:

• Cherry tomatoes

• Mozzarella balls

• Fresh basil leaves

Directions:

1.  Skewer tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
2.  Drizzle with olive oil if desired.

27. No-Bake Energy Bites

 

 

Ingredients:

1 cup oats
¼ cup peanut butter
¼ cup honey
¼ cup chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients and roll into small balls.
2. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

28. Kiwi Sorbet

 

Ingredients:

3 kiwis, peeled

1 tbsp honey

Juice of ½ lime

Directions:

Blend all ingredients and freeze for 2–3 hours, stirring occasionally.

29. Bell Pepper Dippers

 

 

Ingredients:

• 1 bell pepper, sliced

• ¼ cup guacamole

Directions:

Serve bell pepper slices with guacamole for dipping.

30. Coconut Water Ice Cubes

 

 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup coconut water

• ½ cup chopped fruit (like berries or kiwi)

Directions:

1.  Pour coconut water into an ice cube tray.
2.  Drop in fruit pieces and freeze.

Stress-Free Parenting Tips for Hot Days

 

1. Freeze Everything

Stock up on frozen treats like yogurt bark, banana pops, and grapes for easy cooling snacks.

 

2. Hydration Boosters

Encourage kids to drink plenty of fluids by offering fruit-infused water, homemade popsicles, and smoothies.

 

3. Light & Fresh Snacks

Opt for snacks with high water content like cucumbers, watermelon, and citrus fruits.

 

4. Portable & Mess-Free

Make grab-and-go options like fruit skewers, energy balls, and peanut butter roll-ups for outdoor fun.

 

5. DIY Cooling Treats

Involve kids in making their own frozen snacks—turn smoothie leftovers into popsicles!

 

Conclusion

With these 30 easy, delicious, and healthy summer snacks, snack time just got a whole lot more exciting! Whether you're cooling off with frozen treats, hydrating with fresh fruits, or keeping it light and mess-free, these ideas will keep kids refreshed all summer long. Summer is near! Keep your kids active and happy with a fun daily routine—read our blog: How to Create a Summer Schedule & Routine for Kids That Works for Everyone