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My family is enjoying one more beach adventure before we officially wave goodbye to summer and begin our countdown to fall. ย I shared plans for our last hurrah when I postedย Snacks for End-of-Summer Adventuresย and mentioned thatย Walmart is my #snackation destination. ย Now it’s time to hit the beach!
Swimming, riding the waves and having fun in the sun really works up an appetite, so I always like to plan ahead. It’s important to keep the kids hydrated and their tummies happy with easy, on-the-go snack solutions.
Sand and complicated snacks do not mix well, so the trick is to keep things simple. ย An insulated tote or small cooler is a great way to ensure that snacks are protected from the hot sun.
Top 5 Snack Ideas for the Beach
1. ย Chilled Bottled Water
This one sounds like a no-brainer, but it has to be said. ย Make sure the kids take lots of water breaks in the shade. ย This is also the perfect time to reapply sunscreen. ย I place water bottles in the freezer for a couple of hours before packing the cooler for a day at the beach.
2. ย Uncrustablesยฎ
Don’t tell, but the grandkids are not the only ones who love Uncrustables. ย My 20-something-year-old son is crazy about them. ย Sometimes I have to hide them so he can’t eat them all. When we’re on vacation, I buy several boxes. ย I like that they are frozen, so I never have to worry about soggy sandwiches. ย I place them in the insulated tote and when snack time rolls around, the sandwiches are thawed and ready to eat.
3. ย Frozen Seedless Grapes
After washing seedless grapes, I place them in a zipper bag and freeze overnight. ย I usually serve the frozen grapes when the kids are in the pool area. ย Sandy hands and grapes don’t mix well.
4. ย Pretzels & Peanut Butter
Jifยฎ to Goยฎ Dippersโข combines pretzels and peanut butter in one convenient package. ย I toss several (one for each kid) in the cooler and when it’s time for a snack, I’m good to go.
5. ย Smucker’sยฎ Fruit-Fullsยฎ
Don’t you love how I snuck 2 fruits in my list of top 5 beach snacks? ย The kids really enjoy the apple cinnamon Fruit-Fulls and I love that there are only 2 ingredients – apples and cinnamon – that’s it. ย It’s in a squeeze bottle, so this is one of the snacks I take to the beach.
My top 5 snack ideas will work for any adventure OR for back-to-school lunch ideas. ย To find more great snack ideas, be sure and visit MySnackationDestination.
What’s your favorite on-the-go snack ideas?