Healthy and Fun Summer Snack Ideas for Kids: Perfect for Traveling Families

Traveling with kids can be a fun and memorable experience, especially when you have delicious and healthy snacks to keep everyone happy and energized. If you’re staying in an Airbnb or even a hotel room with a fridge, these easy-to-make summer snacks are perfect for you. Here are some nutritious and refreshing snack ideas that are kid-approved and travel-friendly:

1. Fruit Popsicles

Ingredients:

• Fresh fruit (such as strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, mango)
• Coconut water or fruit juice
• Honey (optional)

Instructions:

1. Chop the fresh fruit into small pieces.
2. Fill popsicle molds with the fruit pieces, layering different types of fruit for a colorful effect.
3. Pour coconut water or fruit juice into the molds until the fruit is covered.
4. If desired, add a small amount of honey for extra sweetness.
5. Insert popsicle sticks and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until solid.
6. To serve, run the molds under warm water for a few seconds to release the popsicles.

2. Smoothie Bowls

Ingredients:

• 1 cup frozen berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
• 1 banana
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup almond milk (or any preferred milk)
• Toppings: granola, sliced fruit, chia seeds, coconut flakes

Instructions:

1. In a blender, combine the frozen berries, banana, Greek yogurt, and almond milk.
2. Blend until smooth and thick.
3. Pour the smoothie into a bowl.
4. Top with granola, sliced fruit, chia seeds, and coconut flakes.
5. Serve immediately and enjoy with a spoon.

3. Veggie Dips

Ingredients:

• Fresh vegetables (such as carrots, cucumber, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes)
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried dill
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Wash and cut the fresh vegetables into sticks or bite-sized pieces.
2. In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, dried dill, salt, and pepper.
3. Serve the yogurt dip alongside the fresh veggies.
4. Store any leftover dip in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

4. Watermelon Pizza

Ingredients:

• 1 large watermelon or sliced that you can find in most supermarkets in Greece during summer
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• Fresh fruit (such as berries, kiwi, mango, grapes)
• Honey (optional)
• Fresh mint leaves (optional)

Instructions:

1. Slice the watermelon into 1-inch thick rounds.
2. Spread a thin layer of Greek yogurt over each watermelon round.
3. Arrange the fresh fruit on top, creating a colorful “pizza” topping.
4. Drizzle with honey and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
5. Cut into wedges and serve immediately.

5. Frozen Yogurt Bites

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Fresh fruit (such as blueberries, raspberries, diced strawberries)

Instructions:

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix the Greek yogurt and honey.
3. Spoon small dollops of the yogurt mixture onto the parchment paper.
4. Press a piece of fresh fruit into the center of each yogurt dollop.
5. Freeze for at least 2 hours, or until the yogurt bites are solid.
6. Store in an airtight container in the freezer and serve as a cool, bite-sized snack.

6. Avocado Toast Bites

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe avocado
• Whole grain bread or crackers
• Cherry tomatoes, halved
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Toast the bread and cut into small squares or use whole grain crackers.
2. In a bowl, mash the avocado and add a squeeze of lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread the mashed avocado onto the toast squares or crackers.
4. Top with halved cherry tomatoes.
5. Serve immediately as a quick and nutritious snack.

These healthy and fun summer snacks are perfect for families traveling with kids. They’re easy to prepare in a rented apartment’s kitchenette or even your hotel – you just need a fridge for most of them and some dollar store popsicle molds! They are great for the “difficult” times of the day when its too hot to go out or too late or you are too tired from long hours in the sun!

Free from preservatives, these snacks offer healthier options to keep your little ones satisfied and energized during your vacation. Enjoy making and sharing these recipes with your children, and create lasting summer memories together!

Which one will you try? Let us know in the comments below!