Ahead of us is the entire season of summer. As much as we dread the mighty sun, we tend to go out the most during summer. Whether it’s an outing with friends and family, a vacation or going out with kids, summers are meant for heading out and having fun. And all these occasions call for some delicious snacks as well.
Here’s our complete list of some of the easiest and most delicious summer snacks suitable for any occasion. So check out the post and grab a pen to make a note for it next time you head out or have a gathering at home.
Frozen Strawberry Yoghurt Protein Bites
What if I tell you can make a simple frozen dessert for the hot season? A yoghurt-based protein bite that is made with just three ingredients will be a perfect snack to gobble when you have the sun hitting hard on you. Have it for breakfast, brunch or just any time of the day!
You only need fresh strawberries, Greek yoghurt and agave sugar to make this delicious dessert. The best part is that it is gluten-free, refined sugar-free and low in calories. Yes, a dessert with so many plus points; I don’t see why I won’t eat one?!
Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies
Who doesn’t love having cookies? I do, every day!! They are super quick and easy to make, plus they are always good for a small snack. Bake these delicious, soft, chewy chocolate chip pecan cookies for your friends and family. Everyone loves chocolate-loaded cookies; they will definitely love this twist with added crunchy pecans to it.
These cookies are soft, chewy and everything a perfect cookie should be. The cookies required essential ingredients like all-purpose flour, castor sugar, brown sugar, eggs, butter, baking powder, dark chocolate chips and pecans.
Sour Cream Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Have kids come around to your home? Then, this is the perfect cookie for you to make. They are yummy, but the fun part comes from decorating the sugar cookies with cream cheese frosting! Make these delicious sour cream sugar cookies and decorate them with easily dyed cream cheese frosting. Shape them using cookie cutters( choose the fun ones) and ask the kids to pipe and decorate the shaped cookie as they like. Yes, it’s an excellent activity for all.
These cookies are just like regular sugar but made with a not-so-secret ingredient, sour cream. Yes, sour cream makes the cookies more soft and fluffy than standard sugar cookies. And the cream cheese frosting is absolutely amazing paired with these cookies. So, don’t wait and try these fun-filled cookies!
Fantasy Fudge
It’s hot outside, but all you can think of is chocolate!! Then, all you have to do is to make these decadent fantasy fudge bars. A fudge that melts in your mouth and has the best add ons-almonds, walnuts, cranberries, and marshmallows. It’s super simple to make and you can quickly grab a bite anytime when you have guests around.
To make this delicious fudge, you need a few ingredients like dark chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, butter, marshmallow fluff, and all the nuts you want to add. It’s quick, easy and definitely a hit amongst everyone (kids and adults).
Eggless Apple Loaf with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Glaze
Are you heading for a potluck at a friend’s place? Then you got to make this recipe for everyone to taste. Soft, moist, and of course, delicious apple loaf topped with cinnamon-flavoured cream cheese frosting will become the talk of the town wherever and whenever you bake it!
There are many apple cake recipes, but trust me when I say this one is by far the best. Especially because it’s eggless and has a soft and moist texture. The cake has Chopped apples inside a cake, and the cherry on the cake is the glaze that we put on top – cream cheese glaze with a hint of cinnamon flavour. Now you can guess how good this sounds?!
Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Pita Chips
Summers are all about delicious fruits. Yes, all the juicy and delicious fruits come during the summer. So why not make something refreshing with these fruits? Fruit salsa sounds like such a perfect snack for the summer season. Ditch the usual nachos and salsa, and make this summery fruit salsa with cinnamon pita chips next time you have guests coming in.
Pick your favourite fruits, chop them up, put them together in a bowl and toss them in some lemon juice and sugar. To accompany the salsa, you need your nachos, right? But, of course, they also come with a twist. Grab your tortillas and slice them into triangles. Put some butter, sugar and Cinnamon powder in the oven to bake.
Cuban Sandwich Skewers
Are you a Cuban sandwich fan but have no time to make one? This appetizer is just the right solution for it! Cuban sandwich skewers are a quick, simple, delicious snack for your summer snack list. Skewer appetizers are the best option when you want to make something quick, easy and fun.
Layer up salami, ham, Swiss cheese and dill pickle on a skewer and pair it with mustard dip-that’s it, you are good to go! Isn’t it too easy? So, next time you are in a hurry to make any snack, don’t think twice to make Cuban Sandwich skewers.
Cucumber Everything Bagel Sandwich Bites
Not every day do you get the time to prepare a wholesome meal for yourself or your family. Healthy snacks at that time come to the rescue. With just three ingredients, you can make a super simple and delicious snack that can be customized to everyone’s liking.
To make this snack, all you got to do is grab a cucumber slice, spread low-fat (if that’s what you need) cream cheese and sandwich it with another cucumber slice. Press to let the cream cheese come out a little. Dip this sandwich and roll it into the Everything bagel seasoning, and your snack is ready!!
Shaved Asparagus and Goat Cheese Pizza
I can have a pizza any time of the day; that’s how much I and most people like pizza! It’s a perfect dish; you can grab a slice if you want to snack on it or eat the entire one for a proper meal. It’s wholesome, and everyone loves it. With spring and summer time, incorporate fresh new harvests like asparagus.
Make this extravagant pizza with fresh dough, topped with shaved and cooked asparagus, a generous spread of goat cheese and some caramelized onions. It’s a winner! Garnish this lovely pizza with some arugula leaves and olive oil.
Vegan Chocolate Soufflé
A classic French Soufflé is one of the best desserts of all time. But many of us can’t have one as it has eggs which play a significant role in its appearance and texture. So, can’t vegans ever have a soufflé? There isn’t a dessert or dish that bakers aren’t trying to make a vegan version of; soufflé is also one such dessert.
A delicious and decadent dark chocolate soufflé made with vegan-friendly ingredients. Hearing soufflé without eggs seems unrealistic, but it is possible! You definitely need to make these to impress everyone next time there is a gathering at your place.
Cookie Monster Cookies
One cookie is not enough to snack on, right!? Don’t worry, Cookie Monster cookies are invented for those who want to eat a bunch of cookies at once! It has cookies inside cookies, making it a gigantic cookie. You can experiment with it quickly, as different cookies can be added to every new batch. Let everyone guess what may come next when they eat one.
My personal favourite is chocolate chip cookies and classic Oreo cookies wrapped together in a giant blue butter cookie which is topped with some more dark chocolate. The sound of it can fill up my tummy! This one’s a perfect summer snack.
Garlic Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
These savoury roasted potatoes are the perfect side dish to serve at dinner or breakfast and make a great addition to your holiday spread. This budget-friendly recipe uses simple, low-cost ingredients and is super easy to make.
These garlic and rosemary roasted potatoes are perfectly crispy on the outside yet buttery and soft on the inside. Their savoury flavour is complimented by freshly minced garlic and robust herbs.
Jammy Dodgers
Is there any perfect time to grab a cookie? I don’t think so; every time and anytime is just good enough to eat a cookie. And when it comes to jammy dodgers, I can eat them anytime someone offers me. A sandwich cookie is the best version of cookies; you get two crispy cookies with a delicious filling.
Jammy Dodgers are the best snacking option when you wanna play safe; everyone loves it. Snappy shortbread cookies sandwiched with tangy and sweet Raspberry filling. Why would anyone say no to it?!
The Banzai Burger
Burgers are another perfect dish to munch on anytime you are hungry. They are so filling; all you need is good patties, some veggies, and delicious dressing sauces. Be it kids or adults, everyone is a fan of burgers!
The Banzai burger has Asian flavours that go really well together. The beef patties are glazed with teriyaki sauce. You need mayonnaise, grilled pineapples, cheddar cheese, lettuce and tomatoes to assemble the burger. The sweet, spicy and salty flavours mixed together give a great eating experience.
French Leek Tart
Leeks are another vegetables that come with Springs. And what better way to eat them than the French way? Yes, the French have given leeks an upgrade by including them in a gourmet tart. Unlike most savoury tarts, which require eggs to bind the mixture or filling, this French tart does not contain eggs.
The French leek tart is made using homemade or store-bought pie crust, which is filled with leeks cooked in butter, and then later cream is added along with cheese. After adding to the pie crust, all this mixture gets a good bake in the oven, and your delicious tart is ready.
Chocolate Chip Bagels
These are perfect dishes that fit the criteria for snacks or a meal. It’s
soft, delicious and an appropriate side dish that kids, as well as adults, love. They are quick and easy to make too. They can be made ahead of time, so you can enjoy them anytime during breakfast or brunch, which keeps you full for a long time.
Simple ingredients like flour, sugar, salt, water, yeast and chocolate chips – these six ingredients are all you need to make the bagels. Quickly make the dough, let it rest to rise, then shape them and boil. Place them in a lightly greased tray and pop them in the oven to bake. That’s it! Do try them out; I’m sure you’ll want more.
Banana Foster Cookies
I’m a fan of banana bread. The cake is simply too scrumptious to eat just a slice of it. But you do not always have enough time to bake one. I have got just the suitable alternative for you. It’s banana foster cookies. They are just the cookie version of Banana bread, really, and cookies are way quicker to make, right?
The cookies don’t contain eggs, making them all the more special. Flavoured with bananas, of course, cinnamon, Nutmeg, all spice mix, rum and walnuts, these cookies are never enough. Trust me, make them as many as you want and you’ll find them down to just a couple of them in a matter of few minutes when served warm.
Vegan Lemon Burnt Cake
Lemons bring a great freshness with them. In summer, they really add a kick to different drinks and desserts. I personally love lemon cake. The tanginess is truly unmatched. A vegan lemon bundt cake should be on the top of your next ‘to-bake’ list.
Impress your vegan friends with this yummy bundt cake. This cake is soft, moist, filled with lemony freshness and topped with a tangy cream cheese glaze. And it’s vegan-friendly. I love it when a classic recipe gets a vegan makeover so everyone can enjoy a good dessert.
Vegan Passion Fruit Tart
This passion fruit tart recipe makes six small, perfectly-sized individual tarts filled with a gloriously sweet and tangy tropical fruit curd. The lilikoi filling is paired with a smooth macadamia cream inside a crisp pastry shell, and the easy-serve tartlets are decorated with candied ginger.
Healthy Peanut Butter Oat Bars Recipe
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these healthy peanut butter oat bars that are gluten-free and made without refined sugar.
It’s no secret in my family that I have a sweet tooth. I purposely don’t buy sweets (most of the time) because I don’t need that temptation, okay? For several months now, I’ve been working to perfect a healthier dessert that is refined sugar-free and tastes great.
Easy Oat Flour Waffles
These Oat Flour Waffles are light, crispy, and so good! They have whole-grain oat flour, almond milk, and other basic ingredients. Top these with maple syrup, blueberries, and butter for the best breakfast!
These are easy to make and even easier to freeze (just like Eggos). They are perfectly crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
Rich and Delicious Gluten-Free Chickpea Brownies
Did you know that chickpeas are a great source of protein? These healthier gluten-free chickpea brownies are a great way to sneak some in!
I know you’re probably wondering what the heck are chickpeas doing in a chocolatey treat like this one. Word of advice, don’t knock these gluten-free chickpea brownies down til you try them!
Finnish Blueberry Pie – Mustikkapiirakka
This Finnish blueberry pie is made with sour cream in the filling. You can use bilberries or blueberries. This is a single-crust pie that is also flavoured with a hint of cardamom.
You might think of a cheesecake when you eat this, but the base has more like a spice cake consistency.
Bailey’s Irish Cream Cookies Recipe
If you love Bailey’s Irish Cream AND Chocolate Chip Cookies, buckle up! These Baileys Irish Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies are your dream come true. These delicious cookies bake up sweet, chewy, and super flavorful. The recipe shares a few easy tips and tricks to make your cookie-baking experience easy and the treats impressive. Everyone will be asking for your secrets.
No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
No bake pumpkin cheesecake bars recipe is the hit for the fall season! Super creamy, light, and full of warm spices and pumpkin flavour, this delectable dessert is perfect for your special occasions.
Oat Flour Brownies
Oat flour brownies are a must-try recipe! These gluten-free peanut butter brownies are chocolatey, fudgy and everything you want a brownie to be but with a healthy twist. They are sweetened with maple syrup and topped with a delicious nut butter swirl.
Chocolate Pie With Graham Cracker Crust
Smooth and creamy chocolate pie with graham cracker crust is decadent and delicious. Made with an elevated chocolate pudding, a homemade graham cracker crust, and topped with whipped cream, it’ll be hard to save some for the guests.
Easy No-bake Chocolate Tart
My popular no-bake chocolate tart!! It was about time to refresh the pictures but the recipe is the same one you love. Made with just 7 ingredients and in 10 minutes, and that’s including the crust! It has a decadent truffle texture that you’re going to love! It’s made with coconut milk and you can swap for vegan butter and vegan chocolate chips for a complete vegan option and use gluten-free graham crackers for a gluten-free no-bake chocolate tart alternative.
Boston Cream Pie Croissants
Turn ordinary store-bought croissants into luscious Boston Cream Pie Croissants. They are filled with easy-to-make vanilla custard and then topped with ganache and chopped nuts. They look like something you would get at a pricey bakery!
Carrot Cake Oatmeal Pancakes
These easy carrot cake pancakes are made with old-fashioned oats, grated carrots and all the warm spices.
I can never say no to a stack of oatmeal pancakes! Soft, fluffy, and filled with nourishing ingredients, these carrot cake oatmeal pancakes are simple to make and oh-so-delicious.
Coffee blondies
The bars are thin but intensely coffee. With such a strong boost of coffee flavour, the gooey chocolate chips are exactly what the blondie needs!
No-bake Berry Lush Pie
Celebrate the flavors of the summer without heating up the kitchen. Sink your fork into this creamy, luscious, and decadent no-bake berry lush pie bursting with the bright burst of a trio of seasonal berries.
Chesapeake Bay Mini Shrimp + Corn Rolls Appetizer
The Chesapeake Bay Mini Shrimp + Corn Rolls are inspired by the iconic flavours of the region with sweet shrimp, corn, creamy dressing and a medley of aromatic spices + fresh ingredients! They’re an easy make-ahead dish for summer entertaining. Add them to an appetizer spread or make it a meal by pairing them with chips, salad or grilled veggies.
Traeger Smoked Bourbon Pumpkin Pie
This is a pumpkin pie unlike any other you have had before. The filling has a splash of bourbon, giving it a sweet smokiness that pairs perfectly with the iconic warm pie spices. Then it is smoked in the Traeger to give it that unique smokiness. If you don’t have a Traeger, no problem; you can use any grill or even use your oven.
The Best Bagel Breakfast Sandwich
Hectic mornings can derail anyone’s day, so an easy breakfast that can be made ahead is a lifesaver! That’s why these easy and delicious bagel breakfast sandwiches are one of my favourite ways to combat busy mornings! Make a big batch over the weekend, freeze, and reheat during the week for a delicious breakfast sandwich in minutes!
Stuffed Cookie Recipes to Try: Peanut Butter Brookies
Ah, New York City. The Big Apple. Not just the city of skyscrapers but also the home to some of the most delightful cookie recipes that cater to every sweet tooth out there. Today, I’m unveiling a secret that has been passed down in my family’s kitchen: the iconic brookies. Perfect stuffed cookie recipes. A delicious mash-up of brownies and cookies, these little treats have been a crowd-pleaser at every family gathering and bake sale. But before we get to that, let’s take a trip down cookie lane.
Air Fried Mozzarella Sticks
It’s so easy to make the most delicious, cheesy, crunchy mozzarella sticks in the air fryer! These are so much better homemade than the frozen kind, and you save a ton of fat and calories by air frying instead of deep frying. You’re going to love this easy appetizer!
Strawberry Cheesecake Tortilla Wrap Hack Dessert
This is how to make a rich and fun strawberry cheesecake! It’s like lazy crepes! This tortilla wrap hack dessert is going to be your fav.
Healthy Pumpkin Protein Bars (No-bake)
These protein pumpkin bars combine two of my favourite flavours: pumpkin and chocolate. The perfect snack option for fall! Packed with nutritious ingredients like oatmeal, flaxseed, and protein powder, this protein bar recipe is sure to become a staple in your seasonal snack rotation.
Baked Oats Recipe With Blueberries
Baked oats is a delicious way to use oats without worrying about the taste. It is made with oats. Blueberries & maple syrup. You can make it in advance and eat it all week with a drizzle of chocolate syrup and fruits.
Strawberry Salsa and Cinnamon Chips
Did you know? Strawberries are a great source of Vitamin C! In fact, they’re on par with oranges, which have hogged the Vitamin C limelight for far too long. A cup of this salsa will give you a full serving of strawberries and nearly a full day’s needs for Vitamin C, a few grams of fibre, and plenty of other phytonutrients!
Caramel Apple Pretzel Bites
Caramel Apple Pretzel Bites is seriously one of those recipes that is so easy it shouldn’t even require a recipe! But I’m here to give you a full video tutorial and recipe so that you can save it and make this delicious fall treat over and over again!
Air Fryer Pizza Bagels
These Air Fryer Pizza Bagels will bring you back to childhood. They’re perfect for a quick lunch or a simple meal the whole family will love. The best part is, they only take 10 minutes.
Guava and Cheese Stuffed French Toast
This guava and cheese stuffed french toast combines Cuban pastelitos and American brunch in a delicious and indulgent dish. What’s better than regular french toast? Cream cheese stuffed french toast with guava marmalade The sweet and tartness of the guava combined with the creaminess of the cream cheese nestled in a warm pocket of toasted french toast.
