If you don’t feel like grilling this year for the 4th of July, then why not have a picnic? It would give you ample opportunity for some self-care away from the busy 24-hour news cycle and everybody on TV proclaiming the end of the world.
So we’ve prepared some healthy and tasty picnic snack ideas for you to take on your nature retreat. They will nourish you so that you come back from your long weekend with some extra energy and endurance.











This batch of 6 healthy oatmeal and banana cups makes for a delicious quick breakfast, a dessert or just plain sweet snacks. Fill the crispy oatmeal and banana cups with creamy yogurt. Top them with juicy fruits and enjoy.

This batch of 6 healthy oatmeal and banana cups makes for a delicious quick breakfast, a dessert or just plain sweet snacks. Fill the crispy oatmeal and banana cups with creamy yogurt. Top them with juicy fruits and enjoy.

Let’s fix up some snacks by playing with the salty and sweet contrast. Mix the flavors of salty, creamy feta and tangy orange zest with the sweet, succulent baked grapes. Crunchy bread and olive oil hold everything together.

Let’s fix up some snacks by playing with the salty and sweet contrast. Mix the flavors of salty, creamy feta and tangy orange zest with the sweet, succulent baked grapes. Crunchy bread and olive oil hold everything together.

Try this twist on potato chips. No deep fryer required - it’s all baked! It is a healthier option as it has fewer calories and it’s less fatty. Other than that, you use olive oil. They are a little heartier than their fried cousins and flavoring them with garlic and rosemary deliciously sets off their richer texture.

Try this twist on potato chips. No deep fryer required - it’s all baked! It is a healthier option as it has fewer calories and it’s less fatty. Other than that, you use olive oil. They are a little heartier than their fried cousins and flavoring them with garlic and rosemary deliciously sets off their richer texture.

Oreos can be used in all kinds of desserts, and this recipe perfectly shows you that. Use them as the main ingredient for these Oreo muffins and see how well they work. Also, these muffins are a quick dessert to make (they're ready in about half an hour), and they go very well topped with a rich sugar glaze.

Oreos can be used in all kinds of desserts, and this recipe perfectly shows you that. Use them as the main ingredient for these Oreo muffins and see how well they work. Also, these muffins are a quick dessert to make (they're ready in about half an hour), and they go very well topped with a rich sugar glaze.

This is a healthy and delicious quiche you can enjoy whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner time. It's also easy to make, and you can eat it both warm and cold. If you made more than your family can eat for one meal, pack some slices for your lunch break. Add a salad and there you go: you have a satisfying meal!

This is a healthy and delicious quiche you can enjoy whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner time. It's also easy to make, and you can eat it both warm and cold. If you made more than your family can eat for one meal, pack some slices for your lunch break. Add a salad and there you go: you have a satisfying meal!

Eating healthy shouldn't be boring, not even if you're making broccoli. Add some strong flavors to this veggie, blend it into a coarse paste, then shape perfect tots, ready to be baked in the oven. For the perfectly complete dish, pair them with some light sauces.

Eating healthy shouldn't be boring, not even if you're making broccoli. Add some strong flavors to this veggie, blend it into a coarse paste, then shape perfect tots, ready to be baked in the oven. For the perfectly complete dish, pair them with some light sauces.

Want to eat something savory this weekend? Well, diet-wise its best to eat in the morning. That way, you can burn the calories throughout the rest of the day. What to try? We give you this ground beef and grilled cheese sandwich. It's full of flavor and will sure give you lots of energy for you to use the rest of the day.

Want to eat something savory this weekend? Well, diet-wise its best to eat in the morning. That way, you can burn the calories throughout the rest of the day. What to try? We give you this ground beef and grilled cheese sandwich. It's full of flavor and will sure give you lots of energy for you to use the rest of the day.

Are you in the mood for something crunchy and quite cheesy? Of course you are! These crunchy salmon jumbo fish fingers are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids for the whole family. With a twist. When coating them with egg wash and breadcrumbs, add smoked paprika and grated cheddar into the mix. Garnish with lime and start snacking.

Are you in the mood for something crunchy and quite cheesy? Of course you are! These crunchy salmon jumbo fish fingers are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids for the whole family. With a twist. When coating them with egg wash and breadcrumbs, add smoked paprika and grated cheddar into the mix. Garnish with lime and start snacking.

This sweet version of a Monte Cristo sandwich will have you wanting more. It's a nourishing and mouth-watering snack with almond butter and banana slices, which gets dipped in cinnamon and vanilla flavored egg batter and ends up fried in vegetable oil.

This sweet version of a Monte Cristo sandwich will have you wanting more. It's a nourishing and mouth-watering snack with almond butter and banana slices, which gets dipped in cinnamon and vanilla flavored egg batter and ends up fried in vegetable oil.

Caprese salad might sound like a fancy Italian dish, but it's actually a salad made out of the simplest ingredients: tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. There are lots of creative ways of serving it, like the one below for example. Slide a few mozzarella slices inside the tomatoes, and enjoy a small bite of Italy.

Caprese salad might sound like a fancy Italian dish, but it's actually a salad made out of the simplest ingredients: tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. There are lots of creative ways of serving it, like the one below for example. Slide a few mozzarella slices inside the tomatoes, and enjoy a small bite of Italy.









