Summer has officially arrived and if you’re after some “hot weather appropriate” healthy snack ideas then you’ve come to the right place! I’ll be updating this blog post every time I post a recipe that is perfect for a summer picnic, BBQ, or simply snack or drink in the garden and I’ve included a couple of new recipes that I haven’t featured on my blog before.. they are so good!<\/p>\n

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Most of these recipes are ‘no bake’ which means you don’t need to turn on a hot oven (the last thing you want to do when it’s hot!) and as well as tasting amazing they are super healthy for you too (as always!). I want to say a massive thank you to\u00a0Multipower UK*\u00a0<\/a>for setting me this summer recipe challenge and really hope that you enjoy my picks.. just click any links in red for the recipe! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

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Sweet Summer Snacks –\u00a0<\/strong>These no-bake treats taste amazing & as they keep in the freezer they are perfect for a hot summer’s day!<\/span><\/p>\n

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These Chocolate Covered Frozen Kiwi Pops<\/em>\u00a0are amazing!\u00a0To make them all you need is: 2 kiwis, 100g of dark chocolate (I used 85% Cocoa) and 1 tbsp of oil. Simply chop off the ends of the kiwis and peel off the skin using a spoon – simply insert the spoon under the skin & move it around the fruit (DON’T use a knife which changes the shape of the kiwi), slice the kiwis into chunks, pop in a lolly stick into each slice and freeze until solid (I froze the kiwis in a silicone muffin tray<\/a>\u00a0but you could lay them on grease proof paper instead!). Once the kiwi slices are frozen, melt the chocolate in a small bowl in the microwave with the oil (to thin out the chocolate) – be careful not to burn the chocolate & keep stirring every now and again, before spooning the chocolate over the kiwis – allow any excess chocolate to drip off before re-freezing until solid.. then enjoy!<\/p>\n

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These\u00a0Blueberries Covered with Yoghurt<\/em>\u00a0taste amazing and are made from just 2 ingredients, they are literally so easy to make and all you need is your favourite yoghurt & berries. To make, simply use a cocktail stick to pick up a berry, dip it into the yoghurt & pop it on a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper or in a silicone loaf tray <\/a>(so it doesn’t stick!) then freeze. Keep these beauties frozen & eat immediately (or they will start to melt!).<\/p>\n

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These\u00a0Yoghurt Drops with Strawberries<\/em>\u00a0taste super sweet and you can eat them “guilt free”! To make them,\u00a0simply drop small amounts of your chosen yoghurt onto grease proof paper, add a sliced fruit or berry & freeze! Eat immediately once taken out of the freezer .. or they will melt! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

Other sweet summer snack recipes already on my blog include\u00a0Yoghurt Smoothie Ice Lollies<\/a>, Frozen Zingy Grapes<\/a>, Frozen Chocolate Bites<\/a>, Protein Fudge<\/a>, Cookie Dough Balls<\/a>, Skinny Peanut Butter Dip<\/a>, Chocolate & Peanut Butter Banana Frozen Bites<\/a> & Apple Crisps<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Savoury\u00a0Summer\u00a0Snacks –\u00a0<\/strong>If you have more a savoury tooth then these snack ideas maybe more up your street!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Kale Crisps<\/a>,\u00a0<\/strong>Home Made\u00a0Hummus,<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0Tzatziki Dip<\/a>,\u00a0Mackerel Dip<\/a>\u00a0&\u00a0Ants on a Log<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Summer Main Meal Ideas –\u00a0<\/strong>Perfect for those warm summer mornings, afternoons & evenings!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Breakfast: Overnight Oats<\/a>\u00a0(with chia seeds<\/a>), Quinoa Porridge<\/a>, Granola<\/a> & Breakfast Cookies<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Lunch: Greek Salad<\/a>, Tuna Nicoise Salad<\/a>,\u00a0Salmon & Quinoa Salad<\/a>,\u00a0Super Food Salad<\/a>\u00a0&\u00a0Falafel<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Dinner: Brown Rice Quiche<\/a>, Lamb Kebabs<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0Salmon & Crushed Ryvita<\/a>,\u00a0Cauliflower Pizza<\/a>,\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Salmon Fish Cakes<\/a>\u00a0&\u00a0Turkey Burgers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Summer Desserts –\u00a0<\/strong>The skinny way to end your day!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Strawberry Mousse<\/a>,\u00a0Healthy Eton Mess<\/a>,\u00a0Banana Ice-Cream<\/a>, Dairy-Free\u00a0Chocolate Mousse<\/a>,\u00a0FroYo<\/a> &\u00a0Chia Seed Chocolate Pudding<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Healthy Summer Drink Ideas –\u00a0<\/strong>To help you stay hydrated all day long!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Some of my favourite drinks to have in the summer are “Detox Water”<\/a>, Iced-Green Tea (using one of\u00a0my favourite teas<\/a>!) &\u00a0Cucumber Limeade\u00a0<\/a>for\u00a0hydration<\/a>, and\u00a0Fruity Ice-Cubes<\/a>\u00a0are perfect to add to water for a flavour enhancer! If you’re a coffee lover then you must check out my\u00a0Iced Mocha<\/a>, or if you don’t like coffee check out my\u00a0Chocolate Milk<\/a>\u00a0recipe!\u00a0Smoothies<\/a>\u00a0made the perfect option for\u00a0Breakfast,<\/a>\u00a0with or without\u00a0Protein Powder<\/a>\u00a0(check out my\u00a0Mint Chocolate Protein Smoothie<\/a>\u00a0for inspiration!) or if you prefer a 100% fruit smoothie check out my\u00a0Melon Berry Smoothie!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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I really hope you find this blog post useful.. what do you like the sound of the most?!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Nic x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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*This blog post has been kindly sponsored by Multipower who challenged me to put together a list of my favourite summer snack ideas! This blog post contains affiliate links. Please read my disclaimer page<\/a> for more information.<\/em><\/p>\n

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