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5 Frozen Summer Snack Ideas

July 18, 2013 by Lindsay 31 Comments

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Hi Friends!

I don’t know about where you are, but it is HOT here in Ohio. After a couple weeks of nothing but rain, the summer heat has kicked into full gear and it’s brutal.

When the weather heats up, these 5 Frozen Summer Snacks will help you beat the afternoon slump!

So, I thought I’d round up a few of my favorite frozen summer snack ideas. These are things I usually have stashed in my freezer to help cool things down on a hot day:

 Frozen Yogurt Trail Mix Bars

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This is one of the most popular recipes on my blog! They’re super easy to make, but if you want to make things even easier, go with Fro Yo Bites like I usually do. Mix the ingredients the same way, then scoop into ice cube trays and freeze. Store in an airtight container or ziploc bag in the freezer. I make a batch of these pretty much every week! Dip them in chocolate if you’re feeling fancy, but I usually just throw a handle of chocolate chips into the mix and call it a day.

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If you want even less work, open up a six oz container of greek yogurt, add a handful of granola, a few nuts and some berries, stir it up and stick it in the freezer. Eat as it thaws!

 Nut Butter Banana Bites

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Slice a banana, spread some of your favorite nut butter on one slice, top with a second slice and freeze. Store in an airtight container in the freezer!

Energy Balls

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Combine 2 cups chopped, pitted dates, 1 1/2 cups almonds and 1/2 cup nut butter in a food processor and process until well combined. Dump the mixture onto a piece of saran wrap and squeeze tightly into a large ball. Freeze for 20 minutes, then remove and form the dough into about 30 bite-sized balls. Store in the freezer for an extra cold treat (or keep them in the fridge!).

If you want to get fancy, make some  Healthy Ice Cream Sandwiches!

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Frozen Fruit

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Grapes are my personal favorite.  If you want to expend a little more energy, stick some frozen banana chunks in the food processor with a strawberry or two and voila! “Fro yo”

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A few chocolate chips don’t hurt either!

Just remember if you’re having frozen fruit as a snack to pair it with a protein source. Add some nut butter to your banana fro yo or enjoy your frozen grapes with a cheese stick or a couple of hard boiled eggs!

Smoothie Pops

Invest in a few popsicle molds from the dollar store, especially if you have kids (or are a kid at heart, like me!). Whip up a smoothie- make sure to add some sort of protein like greek yogurt…and bonus points if you throw some spinach or kale in there…

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Pour into popsicle molds…freeze & enjoy!

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Let’s chat!

  • Do you have a favorite frozen snack?
  • Tell me about it or leave a link in the comments so everyone can check it out!

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

 

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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  1. GiGi Eats Celebrities says

    July 18, 2013 at 12:09 AM

    I am totally and completely drooling over those Frozen Yogurt Bars!! 😀

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  2. [email protected] says

    July 18, 2013 at 1:00 AM

    great ideas! i cannot use my oven right now it is WAY too hot!

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  3. Erica { EricaDHouse.com } says

    July 18, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    These all look delicious!

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  4. Lindsay @ Live. Love. Nutrition. says

    July 18, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    I love frozen banana peanut butter sandwiches! So good!
    I haven’t made banana “fro-yo” in a while, may need to do it soon! 🙂

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  5. Carly @ Fine Fit Day says

    July 18, 2013 at 7:34 AM

    Yum! I was just thinking I needed to make some frozen snacks – it’s hot hot hot here too. Those frozen yogurt trail mix bars look GOOD. 🙂 Frozen grapes are my fave summery fruit snack.

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  6. Pamela Hernandez says

    July 18, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    I love frozen grapes! And those banana bites are a great idea.

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  7. Madeline @ Food Fitness and Family says

    July 18, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    You nailed all my favorites!! MMMMM

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  8. Charlotte @ Commitness to Fitness says

    July 18, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    this post is perfect timing, the heat is out of control here in boston! i love frozen fruit and im going to HAVE to give those frozen yogurt trail mix bars a try!

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  9. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    July 18, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    i’ve totally made those frozen yogurt bites before! they ARE so good, easy to make, and fun to eat! and the flavor possibilities are endless!

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  10. Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says

    July 18, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    We’ve been making lots of popsicles lately… I think the heat followed me up here from Texas. Can’t believe how hot it’s been!

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  11. Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says

    July 18, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    I love all these ideas! Pinning this and can’t wait to try some of them out!

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  12. Kelly @ Runs for Food says

    July 18, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    Those frozen yogurt bars look awesome! I love frozen yogurt when it’s hot out!

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  13. Aggie says

    July 18, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    Those little pb/banana slices are calling my name! What a fantastic collection, seriously perfect for right now.

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  14. Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says

    July 18, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    Oh! I forgot about your frozen yogurt bites. Going to make those today. I love making popsicles and that’s on my list to do.

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  15. Jamie @ Rise.Run.Mom.Repeat. says

    July 18, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Great ideas! You always have awesome snack ideas. I pinned! 🙂

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  16. Kate @KateMovingForward says

    July 18, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    I love all these ideas! My favorite frozen snack is pouring a little milk over frozen blueberries–it makes a slushy treat!

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  17. misszippy says

    July 18, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    These all look so great–love this idea! My daughter will love to join me in making them, too!

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  18. Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says

    July 18, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    Banana soft serve is always a favorite! You can get pretty creative with it too!

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  19. Ananda says

    July 18, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    I made your energy bites earlier this week. Very good and my only complaint is that it’s hard to eat just one!

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  20. sara @ fitcupcaker says

    July 18, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    I love the pb and banana bites, I need to make those! I also love making energy balls, that way I know exactly what Im eating 🙂

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  21. Tanya says

    July 18, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    These all sound so perfect for today. It is so hot outside. I think I might try that strawerry banana mix. sounds so refreshing.

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  22. Erika says

    July 18, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    These are my current favorite frozen snack to have on hand!

    http://www.neverhomemaker.com/2011/07/peanut-butter-chocolate-chip-cookie.html

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  23. Nicole @ FruitnFitness says

    July 18, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    Oh these are great ideas for beating the summer heat! I love snacking on frozen grapes!

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  24. Mary says

    July 18, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    I can see why your Frozen Yoghurt Trail Mix Bars are one of your most popular recipes! I’m on the hunt out for some new recipes to try next week when my Summer begins and everytime I visit your blog, I find something new I want to try! Consider these pinned! 🙂

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  25. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

    July 18, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    I still need to try those nut butter banana bites!! Thanks for the reminder :).

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  26. [email protected] says

    July 18, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    These all look great! I especially like the trail mix bars. How creative! I like to make fruit “ice cream” in my vitamix when it gets really warm out. 🙂

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  27. Laura says

    July 18, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    What great ideas for these hot summer days! My boys will love these!

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  28. Lisa @ RunWiki says

    July 18, 2013 at 6:53 PM

    YUM! I love anything frozen, even in the winter, although it doesn’t really get that cold here in SoCal.

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  29. Maggie @ Sunnyside Up Smile says

    July 18, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    I love nut butter banana bites 😉 Mhmm they’re the bomb! I also love homemade froyo. In fact, I just wrote a blog post about it today!

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  30. Jody - Fit at 55 says

    July 18, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    HOLY YUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What great ideas!!!!!

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  31. Jan @ Sprouts n Squats says

    July 19, 2013 at 3:01 AM

    I love frozen grapes and watermelon! I so want to try your froyo bars they look and sound delicious. It is on my list as well to try those banana nut butter bites they look yummy.

    Reply

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