This post shares the best snack ideas for teens & kids this Summer.
Let’s be honest teens and kids are bottomless pits during the Summer months. How they can survive on so little at school throughout the year and yet never seem satisfied in the Summer is crazy. Coming up with fun, delicious, and healthy ( on occasion) snacks can be a challenge so we have put together our list of the best snack ideas for teens & kids.
1. No Bake Peanut Butter & Cherrio Bars
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No one wants to turn on the oven when its a million degrees outside. Enter these delicious squares! If there is a peanut allergy in your house you can opt for another nut butter or sun butter.
2. Smores Snack Mix
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Smores are just a classic Summer treat. Sometimes you don’t feel like throwing together a fire so this smores snack mix is the next best thing. Easily throw it together with just 3 ingredients.
3. Mini Pizza Bites
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Say goodbye to frozen bagel bites and hello to these tasty homemade pizza bites. These little pizzas are made your choice of mini pizza crusts or english muffins. Top with sauce, cheese, and your choice of toppings. They can easily be made in your air fryer to avoid oven use on those hot Summer days.
4. Strawberry Yogurt Bites
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With just the 3 ingredients of fresh strawberries, yogurt, and granola this is a wonderful Summer snack or breakfast. The frozen snack really helps cool you down and tastes delicious.
5. Homemade Granola
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Granola bars are our go to suggestion when someone complains about being hungry. These homemade bars are a great healthier option to the store bought ones.
6. Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles
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These strawberry lemonade popsicles are a quick, delicious, and semi-homemade recipe that only requires 3 ingredients! Great for the kids to enjoy all summer long.
7. Apple Nachos
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Apple nachos are a delicious gluten free, dairy free and healthy snack for kids! Healthy apple nachos made apples and simple toppings like peanut butter and chocolate chips will be a hit with your family!
8. Frozen Banana Yogurt Pops
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Another 3 ingredient snack! If you want to change it up you can opt to omit the sprinkles and drizzle with chocolate instead.
9. Pretzel Bites
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These quick and easy pretzel bites only take 10 minutes to make! You can have cheese sauce, mustard, or have them plain.
10. Corn Dog Bites
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Store bought corn bread mix makes this Summer snack as easy as they come. Top with cut up hot dogs and bake!
11. Pretzel Ham & Cheese Kabobs
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These ham and cheese kabobs use a pretzel to hold everything together. We love this genius idea. The perfect all in one snack with no waste.
12. Monster Cookie Energy Bites
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These are a tasty cookie monster flavor loaded with peanut butter, M&M’s chocolate chips, flax seed and more. Feel free to substitute another nut butter or add in other ingredients your kids enjoy.
13. Candy Grapes
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14. Ranch Chex Mix
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Loaded the zesty Ranch Chex Mix with seasoned pretzels, peanuts, Chex cereal, and a variety of crackers. This insanely easy ranch snack mix is tossed with mustard powder, ranch seasoning, and melted butter then baked in the oven for 30 minutes until crunchy and golden brown.
15. Strawberry Slushies
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With just strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, and ice you can make a quick and delicious strawberry slushy.
16. Watermelon Fries
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Using a crinkle fry cutter you can make these adorable watermelon fries with a tangy dip to go along with them.
17. Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Sugar Chips
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This sweet salsa is the perfect snack or dessert this Summer. It is light and refreshing be sure to serve it with some crunchy cinnamon sugar tortilla chips.
18. Mini Chocolate Chip Muffins
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These adorable mini muffins are a great breakfast or afternoon pick me up. Perfect for when you aren’t hungry enough for a whole muffin or you’re having a smorgasbord of snacks.
19. Watermelon Pudding Cups
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These cute little watermelon cups only have 4 ingredients if you can believe it! Combining pudding and jello to make this Summertime snack your kids will love.
20. Banana Sushi
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These three easy banana sushi rolls are a fun way to mix up a fruit snack. Plus, these rolls are so simple that the kids can make their snack themselves!
21. Cheese Stuffed Bread Sticks
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These cheesy bread sticks are a nice savory snack this summer or even in a school lunch. Using cheese sticks that lets be honest we always have in our fridge is genius.
22. Cheesy Ranch Crackers
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With only ritz bit sandwiches, ranch mix, garlic powder, and vegetable oil this looks like a quick and easy snack.
23. Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits
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Fruit and yogurt parfaits are so customizable and you can easily make these ahead of time. Great for when you’re too busy to whip something up for them.
24. Baked Apple Chips
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These baked Cinnamon Apple Chips are made with a few simple ingredients like McIntosh apples, cinnamon and sugar. They make a tasty, healthy snack your whole family will love! Bonus that they are a snack that keeps for a while so made a big batch!
25. Homemade Soft Pretzels
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This recipe does not require you to knead the dough or have it rise. So, it is quick, simple, and delicious. My family is obsessed with soft pretzels.
26. Homemade Fruit Roll-Ups
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The Summer is peak berry time so why not turn them into fruit roll-ups. These are a much healthier alternative to the store bought fruit roll-ups and taste even better.
27. Pancake Donuts
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With just pancake mix and a donut pan you can make these for breakfast or a fun snack. You can add it any toppings you like including fruit, chocolate chips, sprinkles, etc.
28. Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Roll Ups
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Take your classic grilled cheese recipe and cut off the crusts and roll up. Toss them in the air fryer for a cheesy crispy snack everyone will love.
29. Crispy Chicken Snack Wrap
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This snack wrap will save you a trip to McDonalds this Summer. It’s amazing how simple it is to create in the comfort of your own kitchen.
30. Funfetti Dip
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With only 5 ingredients this funfetti dip will transport you back to your childhood. Serve with graham crackers and fruit.
31. Ham and Cheddar Pinwheels
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These ham and cheese pinwheels are a great make ahead lunch or snack. Easily reheat in the air fryer when they are hungry!
32. Creamy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
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Pasta salads are the ideal meal in the Summer. You’re able to make it ahead of time, it’s a great meal when its way too hot outside, and it has protein, carbs, and vegetables!
33. Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Bars
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We all have a bunch of frozen bananas in our freezer. So, why not turn them into these tasty banana bread bars!?
34. Yogurt Bark
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Yogurt bark can be made with any type of yogurt you like and any toppings. This recipe in particular has bananas, peanut butter, and chocolate chips.
35. Creamy Layered Blueberry Ice Pops
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These delicious ice pops can also be made with raspberries or blackberries. The rosemary sprig and lemon zest bring another layer of flavor.
36. Lemon Blueberry Muffins
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Each bite is a burst of sweet blueberries and tangy lemon, creating a refreshing and satisfying treat. They’re perfect for a family breakfast or a quick snack as you relax on a warm afternoon.
37. Smoothies
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Smoothies are our go to snack and for good reason! They cool you down, utilize frozen fruit, and have endless flavor combos.
Conclusion Snack Ideas For Teens & Kids For Summer
We hope our list of snack ideas for teens & kids for Summer helped inspire you to get creative in the kitchen. If we have missed any yummy recipes please let me know in the comments.
