I’ve made a round up of some quick and healthy summer snacks that we all need to try this summer.   Some of these snacks you’ll need to make ahead of time, while others you can devour almost immediately.  Without further ado, let’s dive right into it!

1. Greek yogurt, fresh rasberries and some nuts and honey

Try using the full fat yogurt as it contains less sugar, then top it off with some blueberries and raspberries (which are high in antioxidants).  Fun fact, eating these fruits will create an increase in positive mind boosting affects because they help the brain produce dopamine. You can also add toasted, raw or unsalted nuts for crunch and they’re also high in omega 3 fatty acids. Omega 3’s help lower cholesterol, prevent heart diease and control diabetes.

2. Avocado toastPhoto by Kris Carr

•      2 slices of your favorite whole or sprouted grain bread, lightly toasted
• ½ avocado
• ½ lime
• red pepper flakes, to taste
• coarse sea salt, to taste
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1. Toast bread slices. Slice a ripe avocado in half. Squeeze the meat of the avocado onto the toasted bread and spread it evenly.
2. Cut a lime in half and gently squeeze the juice over the avocado on your slices of toast.
3. Sprinkle red pepper flakes, sea salt and black pepper to taste.

3. Chia seed smoothie

Watch this video of my  gorgeous friend and YouTuber Sofie on making  her delicous and effortless Mason Jar Smoothie (the recipes includes, frozen bananas, mix berries and some kiwi).

4. Nutty Melody

You’ll need almonds, dried fuits (like cranberries), chopped dark chocolate and a small ziplock bag or to go container. Boom, that easy.

5. Banana Ice cream

A Guilt free anytime snack or after dinner ice cream treat.

6. Homemade Protein Granola Bars

Soft and chewy, like they should be.  Check out the recipe Poste Italiane qui

Photo by Live Simply

7. Sweet Potato Toast

Photo by NutritionStripped

I’m a fan of the Dijon Mustart + Smoken Salmon + Black Pepper + Pasley combo. Read up on the recipe by clicking on the link!

8. Bell Pepper Nachos

No need to get cheesed about this snack, because it’s also healthy! Get the full recipe by Delish, if not you can watch here.

9. Vietnamese Spring Rolls

Here’s the crispy tofu version and the full on come to mama version (seafood, people)

Crispy Tofu

Photo by MinimalistBaker

Come to Mama

Photo by NotEnoughCinnamon

10. Energy Balls

This no bake and crazy easy to make snack is completely customizable and nutritious!  These healthy and convenient energy balls contain a mix of protein, carbs and fats and can meet the needs of almost any diet plan (just adjust accordingly).  I didn’t add spices, but that would definitely boost this recipe to the next level for your tastebuds and health!

Take your dried fruit melody and blend roughly the same size as the nuts.