22 Mouthwatering Beach Snacks to Get You in a Summertime Mood ..

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.

Rich in fiber, protein (½ cup has the same amount of protein as 2 eggs) and energy-boosting carbs, this tiny green legume is great for noshing in and out of the sun. Pack frozen edamame in your beach bag and they will be ready to go come snack time. Instead of munching on a bag of chips dive into a delicious handful of homemade trail mix. This healthier option is loaded with sweet and salty flavors and is certainly addictive. This snack mix is proof—yet, again—that the magical mix of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried onion, dried garlic, and salt knows no bounds.

Keep that in mind the next time you’re packing up for a (safe, socially distant!) day at the beach. And remember that even when you have a cooler, some beach food holds up better than others. Of course you can always pack the basics, like crackers, chips, nuts, and dried fruit, but it’s always good to have something a little more substantial.

If you want a more nutritious alternative to processed salty snacks for your beach day, look no further than this superfood chip. These wraps are full of creamy hummus, juicy cucumber, rich avocado, and crunchy sprouts. If you’re spending all day at the beach, you’ll need a light lunch that won’t weigh you down. Loaded with oats, pumpkin seeds, and nuts, they’re full of energy-boosting foods so you can run around the beach all day long.

Softy, chewy, and warmly spiced, they’re everything an oatmeal cookie should be. Filled with hearty veggies and a vibrant carrot-ginger dressing, this energizing salad could pass as a main or side dish. Watermelon and tamari might be an unexpected combination, but they make this salad sweet, savory, Lunch at the beach and exciting to eat. Made from frozen yogurt and strawberries, you’ll need a cooler to keep them from going melty.

If you like to have more of a variety, get different flavored hummus packs so you can just grab and go. You'll have to leave the beach for this, though. Here's another quick and easy lunch idea that can be eaten while still sitting on the beach.