To help busy parents navigate these long, summer, snack-filled days, I've compiled a list of 42 summer snack ideas that are both healthy and easy to prepare. Dive in and discover your family’s new favourite go-to snacks for the season!

Sometimes, the best-laid plans go awry, and you need to improvise on the fly. I set out to make a simple dinner of fresh tortellini with Pesto and Peas but discovered I was missing a key ingredient! Instead, with the help of the airfryer, this recipe because Tortellini with Pesto and Spring Veggies and I think it turned out even better! I hope you give this a try!

(Not too) Spicy Salmon Poke Bowls are an overlooked weeknight dinner that are surprisingly easy to make and universally loved because each family member gets to choose their own adventure (remember those books?). Pile them high with your favourite poke toppings like sliced green onions, grated carrots, fresh cucs and diced mango. I can’t wait for you to try this one!

You’ll want to put this Lemony Spring Orzo Salad with Bright Green Veggies on your rotation this week. It’s the perfect meal prep salad that is ready in minutes and lasts in the fridge all week long. The flavours just keep getting better and better! With tart lemon, briny feta cheese and the best of spring’s veggie harvest, you won’t be able to get enough!

This Thai Beef and Basil Bowl with fragrant Coconut Rice is so full of flavour and so simple to make at home. Ground beef is gently simmer to perfection in a homemade sauce and then spooned over that restaurant-style rice. Then you top your bowl with whatever your heart desires and a generous drizzle of peanut sauce! You’ve got to try this 30 minute weeknight meal.

Those sad looking bananas aren’t going to bake themselves into these delicious Banana Chocolate Chip Streusel Muffins! Stop procrastinating and pull out a bowl. You will be so very glad you did when you bite into these super moist inside and crunchy high domed topped muffins!

This super flavourful, super colourful and easy Sheet Pan Greek Chicken and Veggie dinner is what you need on your dinner rotation this week. The dish is so delicious with tons of Mediterranean flavours. Sheet Pan dinners mean easy clean up and this one makes extra for a delicious lunch the next day!

The Freshest Homemade Tomato Salsa takes about 5 minutes when you wiz it all up in your food processor. This recipe for Tomato Salsa is so much better than anything you can buy from the store. Give it a try! Your tastebuds will thank you!

If you're a fan of avocados, then get ready to elevate your chip-dipping experience with this sensational guacamole recipe. Packed with fresh ingredients and bursting with Mexican flavours, this guac is a surefire hit!

This is my version of the viral Jennifer Aniston Quinoa and Chickpea salad that is totally crave-worthy! You will love the crunch, fresh herbs, and bright citrusy vinaigrette. This high protein salad is perfect for lunch, weekly meal prep or as a side dish with grilled meats.

In about 5 minutes you can make your own homemade pickles that will elevate any salad, soup, sandwich or taco! Use this simple recipe to pickle just about any vegetable you love! Store them in the fridge for easy snacking. This recipe is vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free!

If you're tired of banana-dominated smoothies, you'll adore this Chocolate Date Smoothie. Fresh, juicy Medjool dates provide natural sweetness, this smoothie is packed with hemp seeds for protein, flax seeds for fiber and Omega-3s, and customizable with protein powder, this nutrient-rich smoothie tastes like something you’d get from the drive-thru!

This homemade granola is infused with the subtle flavours of orange and almond. You will love all the crunchy texture from not only oats, but healthy seeds and nuts. This granola recipe makes a perfect breakfast or snack.

This is the perfect make-ahead salad to have in your fridge for busy families. The lemon vinaigrette is delicious with the tart feta cheese and the broccoli soaks up all the little crumbles. The rice creates a perfect filling and satisfying base.

If you’re the kind of person who doesn’t like comfort food that is actually pretty healthy and you don’t appreciate having a freezer stocked with easy, ready-to-eat meals, then you can skip this post. It’s not for you.

Lemon Ginger Turmeric Wellness Shots. Because cold and flu Season is no joke! These vibrant shots are packed with health benefits you won’t want to miss out on this cold and flu season! 🌞 Lemon, ginger and turmeric’s anti-inflammatory magic - all in one tiny shot! 🔥

Let’s meal prep these incredibly delicious overnight apple-cinnamon oats so that you can rise and shine with this cozy and nutritious breakfast and kickstart your morning with a little taste of autumn!

This antipasto quinoa salad is so full of Mediterranean goodness that will keep you feeling fueled and fabulous, even on the busiest days.