5 Healthy Lunches to Pack for the Beach
Cut celery stalks in half and spread your favorite protein-filled nut butter in the middle. Add a few “ants†on top (we won’t judge if you ditch the raisins and choose chocolate chips instead). Ansel suggests adding a dash of your favorite spices or sea salt to your snack. I can practically feel the sand between my teeth from all the sandwiches I’d eat on the beach when I was a kid.
This Gullah-inspired family recipe features the most mouthwatering broth you'll ever taste. This freshest-ever pasta salad is gearing up to be your go-to side with any meal. A lemony vinaigrette tops it off in the most refreshing way.
This is an exceptional post with so many great ideas for picnic or any summer night dinner. I make this silky, smoky dip as much as I can when eggplant is in season. You’ll often find me enjoying it straight off a spoon, but it’s delicious with fresh pita and veggies too. So often, we toss pesto with pasta or dollop it onto pizza but forget how fantastic it is on its own. When I have an abundance of summer basil, I like to pack a jar of pesto in my picnic basket to spread onto crackers or good crusty bread. The broccoli softens and absorbs the lightly creamy, tangy dressing as it sits, so it tastes even better after a night in the fridge.
Lunch can take more time than planned, cutting into your precious sun time for the day. When your facing this problem, it's always hard to come up with a meal that will taste good but not take too long to prepare. Don't worry, I have some great suggestions for you - so here's what you can use for your next beach trip. About 2 hours into my first day on the beach this summer I realized I had not planned well. The ice cream man began ringing his bell which automatically triggered my hunger. I dug through my beach bag and found nothing resembling food.
We are never too far from anything sweet, and your beach day should be no different. Brownies and rice Krispie treats are great packable desserts, since there's no risk of melting and they don't need to be chilled. Whatever you choose, we have tons of easy cooler hacks to help you keep you cool all day long.
This light, wholesome quinoa salad is filled with summer vegetables and meandmyfam tossed in a pesto vinaigrette. This kid- and adult-friendly lunch wrap takes just a few minutes to make. As we enter the holiday season, I always like to take stock in the love and gifts we are lucky enough to have in... Here are some ways to make water refreshing again. "Chips" like these are a MUCH healthier option and easier to prepare than you think - simply made in the oven with a light dose of olive oil and sea salt.