Top 5 Healthy Summer Snacks

Delicious, healthy, and refreshing treats all summer long! We've rounded up the best healthy snacks this summer so you can focus on soaking up the sun and leave the snack ideas to us! Perfect guilt-free treats that you and your whole family will love!

Summer lovin’, had me a snack! That may not be how the original song goes, but it’s how our version does! We’re always thinking about snacks — and we’re very excited to revamp our snack cupboard for the Summer, which is why we taste-tested the healthiest Summer snacks out there so you also can snack on the best of what Summer has to offer! So buckle up, we’re taking you on a very exclusive trip to show you the coolest Summer snacks!

Here’s our Top 5 Easiest Summer Snack contenders, in no particular order:

#1 RIND Skin-On Superfruit Snacks

Nothing quite like biting into a juicy slice of watermelon while lounging at the beach, that is until your hands are all sticky and you have the taste of sand in your mouth. RIND Skin-On Superfruit Snacks offers you that real-fruit experience but without all of the mess! Great for those Summer days where sand is nearby, but you still want a bite of that delicious fruit taste! Bring RIND gluten-free fruit snacks along for the ride, they make the perfect beach companion — and are also a great addition to ice water or refreshing iced tea, for an infusion of fruity flavor and a burst of vitamins and antioxidants!

Available in delicious fruit melody combinations, and featuring tropical Summer fruits like nutty coconut, tangy kiwis, sweet red apples, and juicy pineapples. RIND’s paleo-friendly dried fruit snacks are freshly picked from the orchard, sliced and dried with the peel still on— which means even more vitamins, fibre, and antioxidants, for a healthier fruit snack option! Plus, less food waste. . . Because when was the last time you ate the watermelon rind?

Enjoy delicious fruit blends like Straw-Peary and Coco-Melon, in a mess-free, chewy snack form that’s free from any sulfites or added sugar — making them a healthier fruit snack alternative to traditional refined sugar ridden fruit gummies and strips!

With RIND, it means you can enjoy your favourite Summer fruits the way Mother Nature intended— with the peel still on. We think that makes for pretty cool Summer snacks!

#2 GoodPop Real Fruit Juice Freezer Pops

The hottest Summer day on record calls for something to help you cool off! But don’t sweat, we’ve got you covered with GoodPop’s Real Fruit Juice Freezer Pops. Yes, that’s real fruit juice. Real fruit puré too — The ideal refreshing snack for a hot day. Can your favourite summer snack get any better than this? 

GoodPop’s vegan freezies come in a pack with 3 refreshingly bold fruit flavours: Concord grape, fruit punch, and cherry limeade. They’re also free from the top 8 food allergens which makes them a great treat for sharing! Have a pack frozen and ready to serve at your next pool party (they’re also fun to add to some fruity mocktails too!)

Cool down this summer (and enjoy a frozen treat too!) without the artificial dyes or added refined sugars, just the naturally occurring sugars from real fruits! Even the sound of the ice cream truck won’t sway you from reaching into your freezer for this frozen treat!

#3 Artisan Tropic Plantain and Cassava Strips

No road trip is complete without snacks, but gas station and convenience store treats can be difficult for those with allergies, and quite frankly, can even end up tasting pretty stale from being on the shelves for so long. Luckily, we’ve found the best snacks for your next road trip: Artisan Tropic Certified Gluten-Free Plantain Strips and Cassava Strips.

Straight from the farms of Colombia to your hands! Artisan Tropic grain-free plantain strips and cassava strips offer clean snack alternatives to potato chips and cheese puffs cooked in gunky oils. They’re also a healthier version (and a nod) to traditional snacks you can find all over Latin America and the Caribbean, making them perfect healthy snacks!

Free from refined oils and preservatives, these low-inflammatory, paleo-friendly snacks are made with simple ingredients for a satisfying — and more enjoyable snacking experience! Plus the crispness and satisfying snapping sound plantain chips make when you take a bite are incomparable to regular ol’ potato chips! And who can forget about the health benefits! Did you know plantains have more Vitamin A and Potassium in them than bananas?

Cut into strips, Artisan Tropic Cassava Strips and Plantain Strips are sturdy enough to be dipped into homemade guacamole, salsa or bean dip — or taste delicious just on their own!

As a warning though, if you bring Artisan Tropic with you on your road trip adventures, you’re going to have to listen to “Can you pass the bag of plantain chips?” the whole ride, so make sure you stock up!

#4 Handfuel Artisanal Nut Snacks

There’s a reason nuts are a key part of trail mix, they make the perfect snack for taking the paths less travelled. Handfuel’s vegan nut snacks are handcrafted masterpieces roasted and dressed up to absolute perfection! 

Lovingly seasoned with artisanal ingredients and free from icky preservatives, Handfuel happily marries together functionality and flavour, so you can satisfy your tastebuds and stay fueled your whole hike! 

Nuts are great sources of protein, healthy fats, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants – and make for quick Summer snacks too; just grab a handful and go!

And with delicious options like Lemon and Sea Salt Marcona Almonds, Vegan Chocolate Almond Coconut Clusters, and Everything Bagel Seasoned Cashews, there’s no denying that you’ll be eating a handful or two of Handfuel the next time you hit the trails! 

Bonus Tip: Mix them together with some RIND dried fruit slices for an easy homemade trail mix!

#5 Sun Tropics Coconut Rice Pudding

We’re coco-nuts about this last fun Summer snack idea! Great for a picnic in the park, Sun Tropics Coconut Vegan Rice Pudding tastes like Summer in a cup. 

Made with coconut milk and loaded with chunks of young coconut, this gluten-free rice pudding is a lightly sweetened and creamy treat! Coconut is known for its tremendous health benefits! It’s rich in Vitamins B, C, and E, and full of antioxidants. Incorporating it into your diet can help with digestion and aid in preventing heart disease.

Better for you than traditional rice puddings, Sun Tropics rice pudding snacks don’t have any dairy or preservatives in them either — and come in 3 delicious flavours: classic, cinnamon and sea salt caramel.

Pack these plant-based rice puddings in your picnic basket, they’re shelf-stable and ready to enjoy, making them a no-hassle snack that’s the satisfying sweet dessert to enjoy after a delicious meal! 

Final Thoughts

Get the most out of your snacks this Summer with these fun healthy Summer snacks! Ideal for all of your Summer adventures, snacks from health-conscious brands like RIND, Handfuel, and Sun Tropics make sure you’re getting the nutrients and health benefits you need to live your Summer to the fullest. And with a bit of a tropical flair to each of their healthy snack options, life will truly be a beach each and every day this season! Shop all of our quick Summer snack selections here and discover your favourite Summer snacks today!