9 Quick and Easy Lunch Ideas for Your Next Beach Trip

Most dried fruit will include double to even triple the sugar content of fresh fruit. In reality it should be treated as candy and popped about as often as, say, M&Ms. Another dangerous aspect of dried fruit is that it contains fructose which is an ingredient that doesn't signal your brain to stop eating.

This dish basically screams summertime, from the fresh corn succotash to the herby mayo mixture that coats shrimp. Here are my top five food items to add to your healthy and lean fridge this summer. These Southern recipes are mouth watering, easy to make, and sure to get you recognized as a Southern cook. “Pop a bag of organic, plain popcorn and transfer to a plastic baggie, or an eco-friendly container,” says Moreno.

The great thing about trail mix is it’s totally customizable. Toss together your favorite unsalted nuts, dried fruits and seeds or whatever else you can dream up, and you have an instant healthy snack. This perfect pairing of carbohydrates and protein is also packed with nutrients like antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids. Grab a KIND bar which is basically no-fuss portable trail mix in bar form. Avoid those that contain chocolate on a super hot day ; it can get messy fast. And don’t worry, I’ve got your vegan and vegetarian friends covered with tasty meat-free alternatives to some classic beach day foods like sandwiches.

Soft tortillas are wrapped around the filling of your choice and cut into bite-sized slices. Take pizza night out to the grill with this summery pizza that puts fresh shrimp to use. Bake your own fish at home for a lighter take on the deep-fried fish tacos you'll get at a restaurant. Set up a fresh toppings bar for everyone to personalize their plates. If we can put it in the slow cooker and forget about any worries while having a stroll on the beach, we're happy.

So unless you have really great willpower, dried fruit will not be your friend. Stuffed Raspberries -Satisfy your sweet tooth with these stuffed raspberries! Each is stuffed with one dark chocolate semi-sweet morsel . It's just enough sweetness to kill the cravings. At just 100 calories for 1/2 cup of stuffed raspberries with 1 tablespoon chocolate chips, this is a yummy treat without going overboard. My mom’s picky about the recipes she adds to her regular rotation, but this one made the cut.

Skip the chicken salad, and make chickPEA salad instead! This creamy vegan sandwich filling contrasts perfectly with crisp veggies and soft baguette. This cheese is stored tightly in wax, so it should last for a while in the sun.

If you have the time, pack wet ingredients like sliced tomatoes in a separate bag and add it to your sandwich when you’re ready to eat. Use this collection of healthy beach snacks to plan what to pack for your next day trip or vacation. A quick and easy way to cut calories with your beach snacks and lunch is to toss the bread. I know, bread is delicious, but who wants to feel lethargic and bloated on the beach anyway! Once again, we will be turning to vegetables for this beach snack trick.

Take your popcorn to the beach with this easy 5-minute recipe. Made with nuts, banana chips, chocolate pieces and coconut, it’s just the right balance between healthy and scrumptious. Stave off hunger-related tirades by keeping a bag vlog of this tasty trail mix on hand.

If you’re actually in a beach in the South you’ll want to avoid most types of candy and definitely all types of chocolate unless you put it into your cooler. Hurley actually likes when her single-serve nut butter packs are a little warm, since they’re creamier and easier to knead. Squeeze some melty almond or cashew butter onto apple slices or rice cakes.