I know I’m not the only one that gets excited for a picnic.
From packing up and taking it to the beach or heading over to the water park – a picnic is a summer right of passage that I’m always game to take.
The problem seems to be finding healthy foods that we can serve our families that aren’t the same old deli meat sandwiches or fried food from the concession. The success would come in serving something healthy and actually having them eat it!
Serving up some healthy snacks, lunches or dinners will help keep your kids blood sugar levels stable, mood in check and energy up – not that they need anymore energy.
Plus, when we bring healthy foods with us, we show our kids that it is possible to make healthy choices no matter what and we have the opportunity to teach and solidify life-long habits.
Yeah, I bet I have your attention now!
20 Healthy Picnic Ideas (pair with veggies)
- Pizza kabobs (whole grain pita, turkey, peppers and cheese on a kabob with marinara sauce to dip)
- Greek salad with grilled chicken
- Chicken Caesar in a whole grain wrap
- Smashed chickpea sandwich (smash chickpeas with diced pickles, celery, red pepper and yogurt)
- Taco salad with unsalted tortilla chips
- Overnight Oats
- Hummus and cucumber on brown rice cakes
- Sliders (pre-make them and bring some toppings!)
- Banana bread with cheese
- Pesto Pasta Salad (brown rice pasta, pesto and loads of veggies)
- Mashed avocado, tomato and cucumber on ezekial bread
- Fruit Pancake Kabobs
- Brown rice veggie sushi
- Tarragon Chicken Salad in a whole grain pita
- Individual egg frittatas (eggs and diced veggies baked in muffin tins)
- Veggie loaded nachos with salsa
- BLT Salad in a whole grain wrap
- Falafals with hummus
- Mason jar salad (layer dressing, protein, veggies and top with lettuce)
- Quinoa Pizza Bites
