The summer is perfect for a day at the beach. It’s hot, there are waves and sand, and you can spend time with your friends or family.
And what goes better with a day at the beach than some snacks?
This blog post will show you 18 of our favorite beach snack ideas for toddlers!
Beach Snack Ideas for Toddlers You Can Make
1. Banana Boats
Peel a banana and cut it in half lengthwise. Put a small scoop of nut butter inside. Wrap your banana with a strip of bacon and secure it with a toothpick.
2. Toddler Beach Popsicles
Mix four tablespoons of yogurt with two tablespoons of fruit juice and 1/2 teaspoon of peanut butter in a cup. Pour into a popsicle mold and freeze.
3. Baked Carrot Chips
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius). Slice off the top and bottom of a carrot, peel it, and thinly slice it lengthwise.
Place the slices on a baking sheet and sprinkle with salt, pepper, thyme, and/or garlic powder. Bake for 15-20 minutes until crispy.
4. Fruit Kabobs
Slice up pieces of fruit into bite-size pieces (strawberries, bananas, watermelon, etc.). Put each piece onto a wooden skewer.
Related: 10 Fun-n-Easy Beach Craft Ideas For Toddlers.
5. Pita Sandwiches
Cut pita bread into small triangles and spread with peanut butter. Add your favorite veggie meat (peas, carrots, broccoli). Roll them up to create a cute little sandwich!
6. Cucumber Toddler Pickles
Take a cucumber and slice it into thin rounds. Mix 1/2 cup of water with one tablespoon of salt and pour it into a bowl.
Put your cucumber slices in the bowl, put a plate on top to submerge them, and let them sit for an hour. After they have soaked, drain off the liquid and rinse them thoroughly.
7. Fruit Spears
Slice an apple and a pear into thin circles and spread peanut butter on them (don’t overdo it). Take a lollipop stick and spear your fruit, then dip it in melted chocolate or candy coating.
8. Fruit Kabobs with Edible Glue
Place cut-up pieces of fruit (apples, pears, strawberries, etc.) on a skewer. Mix one tablespoon of water and two heaping tablespoons of powdered sugar in a small jar with a lid.
Add 3-4 drops of any food coloring you prefer. Pour the mixture over your fruit kabob.
9. Sandwich Toaster Treats
Take a piece of cheese and spread peanut butter on one side. Place another slice of bread (buttered or unbuttered) on top and cut into any shape you like (hearts, stars, etc).
Put the sandwich in your toaster oven and toast it until golden brown (be careful – you don’t want it to burn!).
10. Cheese and Veggies
Cut broccoli into florets, cut up an apple and a pear, and wash grapes. Put all your ingredients in a bowl and add 1 cup of cheese (cheddar or mozzarella will work).
Mix it until the cheese has melted.
11. Cupcakes Using Ice Cream Cones
Take a standard-size ice cream cone and fill it with any fruit. Top with whipped topping and sprinkles.
12. Fruit Leather
Take a banana, peel and cut it into slices, and spread it out on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper.
Put the tray in the oven at 200 degrees Fahrenheit (90 degrees Celsius) for about 4 hours. Take the bananas out and let them cool completely before eating.
13. Graham Crackers
Mix two graham crackers with chocolate or peanut butter (if you want it extra tasty). Sandwich your crackers together to make a s’more sandwich.
14. Sweet Baby Ray’s Beef Jerky
Slice strips of beef jerky. Put a slice on a graham cracker and top it with a slice of cheese. Wrap the sandwich in foil before going to the beach so it won’t get soggy.
15. Veggie Dogs
Cut up your favorite veggie hot dogs (or use carrot sticks). Place them in a small container with a lid.
16. Popcorn Balls
Combine 1/2 cup of light brown sugar, 1/2 cup white corn syrup, and two tablespoons of water in a saucepan over medium heat.
Stir until the mixture boils, then remove from the stove. Pour one tablespoon of baking soda into a bowl and pour the candy.
Let it cool until you can touch it without getting burned. Roll the candy around in your hands to shape it into an oblong sphere (or whatever shape you like).
Cut string cheese into cubes and insert them throughout the ball of popcorn.
17. Frozen Fruit Bites
Dip a piece of fruit in melted chocolate or candy coating. Put on wax paper, or a cookie sheet covered with wax or parchment paper and freeze for at least 1 hour before eating.
18. Popsicles
Pour some juice (grapefruit, orange, pineapple) into popsicle molds. Put the popsicles in the freezer, and when they’re frozen, take them out and enjoy!
Final Thoughts
As you can see, there are many healthy and delicious snacks that you can make for your kids (and yourself!).
With a little creativity, you can turn even the most mundane snack into something special. So go forth and snack away!
