As the weather heats up and summer is in full swing, the last thing we want to be doing is cooking a hot
meal in our kitchen for hours. We’re after quick and refreshing healthy snacks to munch on in between
trips to the beach and heading out on a hike with friends. Luckily, we have compiled some of our
favourite healthy snacks to keep you full and feeling great this summer!
Healthy Blueberry Summer Pancakes
This recipe is a great snack to whip up that’s sure to impress your family and friends this summer.
Perfect for a late breakfast, a treat throughout the day or a summer dessert to satisfy those sweet
cravings – it’s a guilt-free snack we absolutely love!
Serves: 2
Makes: 10-15 Small Pancakes
Time: 1 Hour (Including Prep Time)
Ingredients:
Pancake Mix:
- ½ cup of milk or your preferred milk alternative
- 2 Eggs
- 2 Ripe Bananas
- 1 Cup of Oats
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- A pinch (or two) of Cinnamon
- 1 Cup of frozen Blueberries
Topping:
- Fresh fruit (Strawberries, Blueberries and Raspberries)
- Coconut Ice-Cream or Yoghurt
Method:
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Blend together milk, eggs, bananas, oats baking powder, vanilla extract, and cinnamon into a
blender until batter is smooth.
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On a fry pan on low to medium heat, pour the batter into the pan. Then, take your frozen
blueberries and place them in each pancake.
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Cook until small bubbles appear on each pancake and the pancakes are golden brown underneath.
Then flip.
- Continue cooking until all the batter has been used. Then the pancakes are ready to serve.
- Cut up your fresh fruit and top your pancakes with coconut ice cream or yoghurt and your
fruits.
- Eat and enjoy!
Summer Berry Acai Bowl
This refreshing Acai bowl will be your go-to snack this summer. Not only is it Instagram worthy, but
it’s easy to make and tastes amazing too! Great for a post-gym feed or when you’re looking for
something a little more filling.
Serves: 1
Makes: 1 Acai Bowl
Time: 10 Minutes
Ingredients:
Acai Mix:
- ¼ cup of frozen raspberries
- ¼ cup of frozen blueberries
- ¼ cup of frozen strawberries
- 1 tsp of Acai powder
- 1/3 cup Fruit Juice of choice
Topping:
- Granola
- Cornflakes
- Chia Seeds
- Pumpkin Seeds
- Coconut Flakes
- Peanut Butter
Method:
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Blend frozen blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and Acai powder together with the fruit
juice until forming a smooth consistency. If not blending properly, add a little bit of cold
water to the mix.
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Transfer mix to your bowl and add the Acai bowl toppings.
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Eat and enjoy!
Tomato and Bocconcini Bites
This snack is a great treat to enjoy on those lazy summer afternoons or to keep you fuelled while
working…. basically, they’re delicious all summer long!
Serves: 1-2
Makes: 15 to 20
Time: 10 Minutes
Ingredients:
- 1/2 punnet of cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 packet of basil
- 1/2 small tub of cheery Bocconcini cheese
Method:
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Cut the cherry tomatoes and Bocconcini in half
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On a toothpick or small skewer, assemble the bite by adding a small basil leaf, then the cherry
tomato topped off with the Bocconcini.
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Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the top and season with salt and pepper to serve for added
flavour.
- Eat and enjoy!
Fresh Watermelon & Feta Salad
No summer snack article is complete without a watermelon recipe. This salad recipe is a great one to
bring to summer barbeques or to enjoy as a little afternoon snack. Refreshing and flavourful, you
won’t regret giving this one a go!
If you’re looking to make this recipe into a whole meal, try adding some grilled chicken. It pairs
perfectly with the flavours of this summer salad.
Serves: 4
Makes: 1 Large Salad
Time: 15 Minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 watermelon, cubed
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 250g crumbled feta
- 250g red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 packet of mint leaves, chopped
- ½ tsp salt flakes (aka kosher salt)
- 4 cup of extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
Method:
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In a bowl combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar and salt
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In a separate bowl combine the watermelon, cucumber, mint, feta, and red onion.
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Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Eat and enjoy!
We hope you've found some summer snack recipes you’re ready to try out this summer! Don’t forget
to tag us @lornajaneactive, so we can see your amazing creations.
If you’re looking for more snack recipes or summer workouts, be sure to check out our blog. We are
constantly posting new and delicious healthy recipes to try, such as our ‘Spinach Kale & Chia
Muffins’, or ‘Raw Strawberry Cheesecake’