Easy Summer Snacks Poolside

Summer Snacks At The Pool

Summer Snacks Poolside

Check out these quick snacks to enjoy poolside that will keep you fueled all summer long. While spending time by the water, these light recipes are refreshing, easy to make, and filling enough to hold you over until your next meal.  Enjoy these sweet and savory blends that are perfect for a day spent poolside with minimal prep time and hassle! They are sure to be a big hit at your next poolside hangout, for kids and adults alike! 

Melon Mixture

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup of honey
  • 1/2 cup of vanilla bean paste 
  • 1 cup of cantaloupe
  • 1 cup of honeydew 
  • 1 cup of watermelon 

Directions: 

Combine cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon in a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the honey and vanilla bean paste. Drizzle with the honey mixture.

Trail Mix Slices

Ingredients:

  • 2.5 cups sliced almonds
  • 1/4 cup of honey 
  • 1/4 teaspoon of almond extract 
  • 1 cup of dried cranberries
  • 1 cup of chopped mixed nuts
  • 1 cup of mini M&Ms

Directions:

Place almonds in a food processor; process until finely ground. While processing, gradually add honey and extract. Remove to a large bowl; stir in cherries, mixed nuts, and candies. Divide mixture in half; shape each into an 8-in. long roll. Wrap tightly in plastic; freeze for 1 hour or until firm. Unwrap and cut rolls into 1/2-in. slices. Store between pieces of waxed paper in airtight containers.

Ranch Crunch Mix

Ingredients:

  • 1 bag of mini pretzels
  • 1 bag of Bugles
  • 1 can of Salted cashews
  • 1 bag of goldfish
  • 1 pouch of ranch dressing mix
  • 1 cup of canola oil

Directions:

In large bowls combine the pretzels, Bugles, cashews, and crackers. Sprinkle with ranch dressing mix. Drizzle with canola oil and toss until the mixture is well coated.

 

Several of our vacation rentals have luxurious pools so you can try these snacks out and let us know how it went! Looking for additional snack ideas? Check out 11 Perfect Treats for All-Day Poolside Grazing

Now It’s Your Turn

We want to hear from you! Did you try any of these yummy poolside snacks? If so, what was your favorite recipe? Leave a comment below.