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!

What makes Classic Sloppy Joes perfect for summer? They're incredibly simple to make, they are ready in under 30 minutes, and are ideal for casual backyard gatherings or quick weeknight dinners. These will delight kids and adults alike! You can serve them on toasted buns, or even spooned over baked potatoes for a comforting twist.

Looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that's both sweet and savoury? Whipped Feta Dip with Hot Honey is an easy recipe that combines creamy whipped feta and cream cheese with the perfect touch of spicy-sweet hot honey. The appetizer you need for summer gatherings or any time you need a quick, flavourful snack. Get the full recipe and impress your guests with this irresistible dip!

When you find a salad that is both light and refreshing but also hearty and satifying, you know you’ve found a winner! This Chopped Niçoise salad is giving me all the summertime vibes and will most definitely be a staple at my dinner parties. It is easy to make, easy to take and lasts for a few days in the fridge, which leaves me with easy lunches for days on end. You are going to love this one!

This ridiculously easy pasta is the recipe you grab when you want a comforting AND healthy pasta dish that your whole family will love. This delicious and meatless one skillet Boursin and Veggie Pasta will have you licking your plate clean!

Capellini with Garlic and Herby Tomatoes is going to become your go-to summer pasta. It’s quick, simple and busting with fresh flavours. This pasta dish makes a beautiful main course, but can easily be shared as a side dish at a BBQ or picnic. It’s versatile and delicious. I know you’re going to love it!

Sheet pan Bruschetta Chicken with Spring Veggies is going to be your new favourite easy weeknight dinner that is not only delicious and so full of mouthwatering flavour, but it requires minimal effort and minimal clean up. It’s one you need in your back pocket!

Mexican Street Corn Salad is made from fresh and juicy corn kernels that are charred on the stovetop and mixed with a few quintessential Mexican flavours, such as cheese, cilantro and lime. Together, they create the most amazing summer side dish for any meal! You’re going to want this salad in your summer repertoire!

This fresh Strawberry Crisp is the best dessert during the hot summer months. Juicy strawberries are topped with a buttery and crumbly oat topping, and is absolutely swoothworthy with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream on top! PS: I’m not against also eating this for breakfast!

Shrimp Scampi is an elegant Italian dish this is so quick and easy to make! The garlicky lemon and white wine sauce is so delicious and pairs beautifully with so many other dishes! Serve this to company when entertaining or just for your family. Everyone will love it!

This Creamy Asparagus Pasta with crispy bacon and fresh basil and lemon is busting with spring flavours. There is something so comforting about a creamy pasta, but when you add seasonal fresh asparagus, spring onion, garlic and lemon, you get a hearty AND healthy meal that the whole family will love. This one takes less than 30 minutes.

This steak marinade with the world’s BEST or adding delicious flavour to your tender and juicy steaks. I use this marinade on flank steak, chicken and pork tenderloin, making it not only crowd pleasing and delicious, but also incredibly versatile!

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!

Humble mortadella (essentially bougie bologna) is cut into cubes and pan fried. The pasta is cooked al dente then tossed with those salty and crispy mortadella cubes, sautéed shallots, frozen peas and a big scoop of mascarpone cheese. The best part about this pasta dish is the garlic-y pistachios that are sprinkled on top, creating the most unexpected texture and burst of flavour!

Tender chicken cutlets are coated in a creamy, lemon sauce and toss with pillowy gnocchi creating the most delicious one pot meal that you can make in less than 30 minutes!

If you asked me to do a blind taste test between these healthier copycat Chick-Fil-A Chicken Nuggets and the ones from the restaurant I don't think I could tell them apart! Try these and let me know what you think! And don’t forget that Sunshine Sauce! It’s perfect.

Let the sheet pan do the work for these Weeknight Chicken Fajitas! Seasoned chicken breasts are tossed onto the sheet pan with juicy sweet peppers and onions and baked until sizzling in under 30 minutes. Don’t skimp on the lime crèma and all your favourite toppings!

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.

Spicy Shrimp Lettuce Wraps are the most refreshing warm weather dinner idea! 🍤✨ This is essentially an assembly meal - the actual cooking is very low effort. The shrimp are a little spicy, a little sweet, the toppings are fresh, bright and full of satisfying crunch. This makes a simple, low carb meal or appetizer.