Yummy n Healthy Beach Snacks

By Tara Hari

Endless days of summer stretch ahead of you, long and never ending. What other ways to alleviate the boredom, but to take a trip to the beach! A day full of sand, sun and waves. You will play in the water and organize games on the beach-side

One thing is certain; you will definitely be ravenous after all the fun. As will your family. So snacks are a must. But where do you get them from? If the beach is a commercial one, then there will be a number of vendors hovering around, waiting to pelt you with snacks. They will, without doubt, be of the unhealthy and unhygienic variety.

Going to the beach means to have a fun, light-hearted time, so nobody will be in the mood to slave over food in the kitchen. You will have to come up with easy-to-make, delicious ideas for snacks to take to the beach. Make sure these snacks will not wilt under the sun and should also be easy to carry. You will find it hard to keep track of a lot of utensils on the beach. So keep the snacks simple. These mouthwatering treats will surely add to the fun to make the day at the beach one worth remembering. Listed below are some ideas for yummy beach snacks.

Roasted Chickpeas

Roasted Chickpeas

Packed with fibre and protein, this will be a definite favourite for the health-conscious beach goers. These delicious spicy, roasted chickpeas will be easy to make and even easier to carry on the beach. They will also make a crunchy and satisfying snack.

Juice

Juice

If you have enough time, you can make freshly squeezed lemon or orange juice. This refreshing drink will be the perfect way to revive your wilting energy levels after a day spent romping under the harsh sun. If you do not have the time to prepare juice, make sure you buy 100 percent pure juice instead of the ones which contain artificial sweeteners.

Hard boiled Eggs

Hard boiled Eggs

This is a perfect pick-me-up snack for the kids when they start getting sleepy. Packed with protein, this is it comes to a healthy and delicious snack. Since it is also very simple to make and easy to carry, this is the perfect snack for a day at the beach.

Trail Mix

Trail Mix

There are high chances that pre-packaged trail mix might be loaded with sodium and sugar. The kids or family member will always have their personal favourites when it comes to trail mix and end up
discarding the unwanted parts. So make your own trail mix by mixing your family's favourite fruits and nuts together. This customized trail mix is packed with healthy goodness, and is easy to store and carry.

Wraps

Wraps

If you need something more substantial for a snack during your day at the beach, you can easily make a chicken or vegetable wrap. This will be very filling, especially when the hunger pangs start from all the excessive frolicking on the seaside. Wraps are a less messy alternatives to bulky sandwiches, as you can just roll your desired filling into a tortilla.

Fruit Salad

Fruit Salad

For a healthy, refreshing snack packed with nutrients, opt for a fruit salad. You can slice mangoes, papayas, pineapples and bananas. Place them in a container, so that you can carry around and whip out this simple, delicious treat at a moment's notice. You can add frozen strawberries to keep the fruits cool. Some of these fruits like citrus fruits, mangoes, watermelon and berries help protect the skin against the harmful UV rays of the sun, making them perfect for a day at the
beach.

Story first published: Saturday, June 22, 2013, 13:57 [IST]
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