50+ Beach Foods You Can Keep In Your Ice Chest & Tote Bags
Eggplant adds both meaty flavor and texture to this simple pasta salad. It doesn’t get much better than a cold sandwich on the beach, in my opinion. Although wraps are great, too, as the fillings are tucked away on the inside, nice and protected. Cold, sweet grapes are one of our favorite beach day snacks.
It’s a 50-quart cooler which leaves plenty of space to hold your favorite beach foods and beverages. The Yeti cooler will keep your ice frozen and your contents cold even on the hottest summer days. This cooler measurements are 25.5 inches long, 16 inches wide, and 15.5 inches high. You’re going to need a cooler for all your beach trips this summer! After all, coolers not only help us transport our food and beverages but also helps to keep them cold and fresh. This easy-to-make pasta salad has a creamy flavor, but ditches the mayo in favor of a rich vinaigrette and soft cheese.
It’s piled high with savory marinated tempeh, fresh veggies, avocado, and two flavorful spreads. Here’s a rare sandwich that actually improves as it sits. Make it in the morning on the day of your picnic, or even the night before, so that the tomato and artichoke juices have time to mingle before you eat. Fill it with something smooth and creamy like peanut butter or cream cheese. This lunch is perfect is your trying to be healthy. You can pair hummus with almost any vegetable and be satisfied.
I like to bring granola bars and of course Stonyfield yogurt pouches. I find the best options to be dried apples, apricots, bananas, pineapple rings and pears. Things like gooey raisins, mango or some of the other will have sand sticking to them. You can make these at home or buy them pre-packaged, but the best part of the granola bar is that it’s self-contained. Along with the Stonyfield Yogurt Pouches, granola bars are also one of the snacks my kids are most likely to eat when they want a quick fix.
So unless you have really great willpower, dried fruit will not be your friend. Stuffed Raspberries -Satisfy your sweet tooth with these stuffed raspberries! Each is stuffed with one dark chocolate semi-sweet morsel . It's just enough sweetness to kill the cravings. At just 100 calories for 1/2 cup of stuffed raspberries with 1 tablespoon chocolate chips, this is a yummy treat without going overboard. My mom’s picky about the recipes she adds to her regular rotation, but this one made the cut.
If your kids demand slices, slice them ahead of time and then use a rubber band to hold the slices on the core. It makes it easier to travel with and keeps the slices from browning. My son is a fan of pretzels so these are another snack I love to take with us places. However, they work especially well at the beach since they aren’t oily and won’t stick to anything. And, since these are self-contained and don’t require a spoon that will undoubtablely be put down in the sand, I get a mess-free way to feed them at the beach. With Lake Michigan so close to us now, my summer goal has been to spend as much time at the beach as possible.
If you have the time, pack wet ingredients like sliced tomatoes in a separate bag and add it to your sandwich when you’re ready to eat. Use this collection of healthy beach snacks to plan what to pack for your next day trip or vacation. A quick and easy way to cut calories with your beach snacks and lunch is to toss the bread. I know, bread is delicious, but who wants to feel lethargic and bloated on the beach anyway! Once again, we will be turning to vegetables for this beach snack trick.
We couldn't forget this classic sandwich spread you can make ahead and snack on all week. This classic Louisiana dish makes the most of all of the summer veggies like corn, okra, and tomatoes. Get creative and healthy ways to dress up your hot dog. Packing a meal for the beach or a picnic doesn't have to be stressful. Water bottles and electrolyte drinks like Lunch at the beach Gatorade are of course a must for time spent at the beach. I grew up going to the beach on Saturdays and Sundays for nearly 6 months out of the year.
You can also make a watermelon smoothie if you prefer and add extra ice in your hot/cold bottle to keep it cool. Just skip the chocolate, so it doesn't become a melted mess. These healthy pinwheels are quite easy to prepare and are loaded with fresh ingredients. Spread a base of three cheese dip onto a spinach tortilla wrap and top with your favorite veggies. Then, cut up the pinwheels, store in an airtight container and transport them to the beach in a cooler.