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Fresh Last Beach Trip Snacks Kids Love

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Simple, fresh, and easy homemade snacks perfect for summer beach days that kids and adults love. These vibrant, crunchy, and satisfying bites are quick to prepare and ideal for sharing.

Ingredients

  • Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Cucumber, sliced thin
  • Mini bell peppers, assorted colors, sliced
  • Fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • Avocado, diced
  • Sweet corn kernels, fresh or thawed from frozen
  • Whole grain pita chips or tortilla chips
  • Hummus, plain or flavored
  • Greek yogurt (full-fat or light)
  • Honey or agave syrup
  • Sea salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper
  • Olive oil, extra virgin
  • Optional: Crumbled feta cheese
  • Optional: Sunflower seeds or chopped nuts
  • Optional: Lime juice
  • Optional: Chili flakes

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Fresh Veggies (10 minutes): Rinse and dry cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and mini bell peppers. Halve the tomatoes and slice the cucumber and peppers thinly. Dice the avocado just before serving to prevent browning. Optionally toss avocado with a little lemon or lime juice.
  2. Mix the Dressing (5 minutes): Whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup, a pinch of sea salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and about 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  3. Toss the Veggies (5 minutes): Combine all sliced veggies and corn kernels in a large bowl. Pour dressing over and gently toss to coat. Fold in feta cheese or nuts if using.
  4. Prepare the Dipping Sauces (5 minutes): Spoon hummus into a serving bowl. Optionally mix Greek yogurt with a splash of lime juice and a pinch of chili flakes for an alternative dip.
  5. Pack for the Beach (2 minutes): Arrange veggie mix on a serving platter or portion into containers. Place pita chips or veggie sticks alongside with dips in separate containers. Keep chilled until serving.

Notes

Prepare veggies just before serving or store separately to keep fresh. Add avocado last to prevent browning. Pack dips separately to avoid sogginess. Taste dressing before tossing and adjust sweetness or acidity as needed. Use gluten-free crackers or veggie sticks for gluten-free option; coconut yogurt for dairy-free.

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