
Welcome to the ultimate guide to deliciously beating the summer heat! As temperatures rise, there's nothing quite like having a cold treat to keep you cool and refreshed. Whether you're a fan of some frozen classics or eager to discover something new, this blog is for you! Join me as I count down my favorite summer treats that are sure to make your taste buds happy and your summer days extra sweet. Get ready to take your summer snacking to a whole new level!
The 8 Best Summer Snacks to keep you cool
1. Sour Patch Frozen Grapes:
Frozen grapes are incredible as they are, since they are naturally sweet and very refreshing on a hot day, but this is the perfect way you can spice them up this summer.
Wash and dry them
Dip each grape in lime or lemon juice (or both), then roll it in your choice of flavored jello powder - I prefer putting the jello powder in a plastic bag and then shaking all of the grapes in there at once
Finally, freeze the coated grapes. For a colorful assortment, use various flavors of jello mix!
2. Chocolate peanut butter banana bites:
All you need are three simple ingredients - chocolate, peanut butter, and bananas. They are incredibly easy to prepare and a favorite among everyone who tries them!
Slice a ripe banana into rounds
Spread a dollop of peanut butter between two banana slices to form a sandwich (microwaving the peanut butter makes it easy to spread).
Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and freeze until solid.
Once frozen, microwave your favorite kind of chocolate, dip each one until completely covered, and place back in the freezer.
Once chocolate has hardened, all that’s left to do is enjoy!

3. Watermelon Sorbet:
This may be one of the easiest, but also one of the best tasting! The best part? You only need three ingredients and a food processor or blender!
4. Yogurt Parfait (with a twist):
Okay, I know what you’re thinking… obviously this is a lot of people’s go-to during the summer. But I have a way to take it to the next level!
5. Fruit with Tajin:
I am aware this isn’t exactly a recipe, but it was brought to my attention recently that tajin is extremely tasty on fruit! I may be late to the game with this one, but it’s a great way to spice up your favorite fruits if you’re getting tired of them.
6. Homemade Tru-Fru:
If you’re anything like me, tru-fru is one of your favorite frozen snacks. This DIY copycat of the delicious (but expensive) tru-fru chocolate covered raspberries only requires 3 ingredients and makes a lot more than you would get in the bag you find at the store!

7. Frozen Lemonade:
Another copycat recipe, but this one comes in hand especially on Sundays when Chick-fil-a is closed. Frozen lemonade is one of my favorite ways to treat myself during the summer, and it’s another recipe that requires just a few ingredients and a blender! All you’ll need for this one is Lemon juice, sugar, ICE-COLD water, ice cream, and sliced lemons for garnish.

8. Chocolate chip ice cream sandwiches:
When I am feeling really motivated, I make the chocolate chip cookies from scratch, but more often than not I just bake some Pillsbury chocolate chip cookie dough. In any case, this recipe is pretty self explanatory. You will need cookies, ice cream, and chocolate chips/sprinkles.
And that concludes my favorite summer snacks to stay cool! These all make for fantastic summer snacks because they're easy to make, bursting with flavor, and offer a cooling sensation, perfect for hot days. Additionally, they're all customizable with different ingredients, making them appealing to both kids and adults. Ideal for picnics, parties, or just chilling at home, these are sure to be a hit during the summer months!
Of course I couldn’t write this blog without getting the input of the rest of the office... so enjoy a Killarney Metals exclusive of every single one of the employee’s summer favorites!
Georgia Scott: Reeses milkshake
Abigail: “I really like feta, cucumber, tomato in the summer… or mango sorbet”
Walter: Butter Pecan Ice cream in a waffle cone or caramel frappuccino from Starbucks
Shiv: Oreo/chocolate chip cookies
Nelson: Sliced tomatoes, a generous amount of salt and pepper, and Dukes mayo between 2 pieces of white bread
Scott: “Watermelon dipped in the Atlantic off the coast of a tropical island”
Cathy: Watermelon with feta cheese
Victoria: Strawberry smoothies
Cory: “All the fruit”
Melanie: Tomatoes and cucumbers (or any fresh veggies) + frozen grapes
Toni: “Fresh cucumber halves with a hint of salt are a lifelong fav summer snack. But so is watermelon!”
Christine: Fruit pizza and mint chocolate chip frozen greek yogurt bars
Liz: Beef jerky and Blueberries
Jake: An ice cold Celcius
David: A veggie tray with a good ranch dip!
Gabe: Watermelon
Martavius: Banana Split
James: Fruit strips
Alexander: Krispy Kreme donut
Not only are these all awesome, but they've also inspired me to try out a few new things (like fruit pizza, which is now at the top of my list)! If you give any of these a try, please share your experience with us - we'd love to hear about it!
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