If you’ve already brought out the swimsuits and pool floaties, you are ready for summer! And if you are already planning ahead for a day at the pool, here are 5 Summer Snacks to Enjoy by the Pool that your family will love.
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Salted Chocolate Mandarin Oranges
Shopping List:
- Mandarin Oranges, peeled
- 1/2 cup Dark Chocolate Chips
- Sea Salt
- Coconut Oil
Instructions:
- Peel Mandarin Oranges
- In a mixing cup, melt the dark chocolate in the microwave for about a minute, then in 10-second intervals until melted
- Add a tablespoon of Coconut oil into the chocolate to make it really smooth
- Dip each of the mandarin oranges slices into chocolate and place on lined baking sheet
- Sprinkle the chocolate with salt
- Put in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to let the chocolate harden
Thanks to Deliciously Yum for this fun idea
Yogurt Banana Pops
This is a huge favorite in my home. These Yogurt Banana Pops are fun for the kids and give them something healthy to eat during a hot afternoon.
Chocolate Dipped Fruit Cones
Shopping List:
- Waffle Cones
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- Shredded Coconut
- Sprinkles
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Grapes
- Mango
Instructions:
- In the microwave, melt the chocolate in a glass mixing cup for about 1 minute — then 10-second intervals until melted
- Dip the top of the cone into the chocolate and sprinkle with shredded coconut or sprinkles and let cool
- Fill the cones with fruit including strawberries, blueberries, grapes and mango
Homemade Blueberry Peach Roll Ups
Shopping List:
- 4 medium sized Peaches, chopped
- 1 container fresh Blueberries
- 2 teaspoons Honey
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 170°
- Cut the peaches and put them into a food processor. Add 2 teaspoons honey and mix.
- Pour the puree onto a lined baking sheet
- In the same food processor, pulse the blueberries until smooth
- Pour over the baking sheet, filling in the holes of the peach puree
- Then using a rubber spatula, spread the two together and form a rectangle so you have even corners
- Put in the oven for 6-8 hours until the roll up is dry (it may take longer depending on thickness of roll up)
- Cool and peel from baking sheet
- Cut into strips and enjoy
Strawberry Popsicles
Shopping List
- 2 cups Coconut Water
- 2 cups Pink Lemonade
- Zest of 1 Lemon
- Strawberries
Instructions:
- Combine the coconut water and pink lemonade and set aside
- Slice the strawberries and add to each popsicle mold
- Zest about 1/4 teaspoon of lemon for each popsicle and put in mold
- Pour the coconut water/lemonade mixture into the popsicle mold and put on the lid
- Put in freezer for 5 hours or until solid
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