25 Beach Snacks to Stash in Your Cooler

Recipe: Bacon Bow Tie Crackers

Simple and satisfying, these easy cracker snacks come together with just two ingredients: buttery crackers and salty bacon slices.

Recipe: Buttermilk-Peach Popsicles

For a fun and refreshing way to serve fruit by the surf, pack these peach popsicles in your cooler straight from the freezer in their frozen pop molds to help them stay frozen. Be sure to eat quickly before the summer sun does it's job. 

Recipe: Classic Boiled Peanuts

You don't need a ballgame to enjoy boiled peanuts. Pair them with boldly flavored ingredients, like barbecue sauce to Old Bay seasoning, to create your own unique peanut adventure. 

Recipe: Bacon-Pimiento Guacamole

This Southern twist on guacamole will turn your beach day into an outdoor fiesta. The addition of bacon and pimiento really turns this dish into something special.

Recipe: Crack Crackers

Our Crack Crackers is one of those snacks that's nearly impossible to stop eating. This easy snack uses ranch seasoning mix and a few other spice rack staples to upgrade store-bought cheese crackers. 

Recipe: No-Bake Granola Bars

This no-bake recipe uses rice cereal, oats, almond butter, maple syrup, and a touch of cinnamon to satisfy any craving. 

Recipe: Red, White, and Blue Popsicles

Whether you're at the beach for Memorial Day, July 4th, or just because it's hot, nothing says summer like a patriotic popsicle. Just be sure to get to licking quickly before they become slush in your cooler. 

Recipe: Cheddar Cheese Straws

Think this classic Southern snack is only meant for parties? Think again. Pull these straws out by the sand and get ready for a welcomed substitution for gold fish crackers or Cheezits.

Recipe: Olive Oil Popcorn with Garlic and Rosemary

If you don't have time to pop the kernels from scratch, you can still drizzle a popped microwave popcorn with garlic-rosemary oil, cheese, and salt for a crowd-pleasing grocery-store popcorn replacement.

Recipe: Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Sweet and savory, homemade Chocolate Covered Pretzels are just as fun to make as they are to snack on. 

Recipe: Homemade Onion Dip

Upgrade your bag of chips with a little something homemade. This onion dip comes together so quickly you'll wonder why anyone ever makes onion dip from a packet. 

Recipe: Mini Tomato Sandwiches with Bacon Mayonnaise

Crust-free for the kids and full of flavor for the adults, these mini sandwiches are just the thing to hold you over for a few more hours in the sun before heading in for lunch. 

Recipe: Black Bean and Corn Salsa

Grab the tortilla chips and get to dipping. The black beans and fresh corn kernels are the bright addition your bag of chip needs. 

Recipe: Blackberry-Oat Crumble Bars

Satisfy a surf-side sweet tooth with a blackberry cobbler in bar form. Since they can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to a week, you can make them at home in advance of your trip. 

Recipe: Watermelon, Cucumber, and Feta Salad

It's not a trip to the beach without some watermelon. While we're always up for a simple slice, this salad takes things up a notch. 

Recipe: Muddy Buddy Mix

Get your chocolate and peanut butter fix while the kids burry your feat in the sand with this simple, 10-minute snack mix. 

Recipe: Turkey and Pimiento Cheese Sandwich

Looking for something to hold you over through lunch? This layered sandwich is sure to do the trick. Cut it into fourths and share among the group for a snack-size portion that's still filling. 

Recipe: Ranch Snacker Crackers

These addictive seasoned oyster crackers delight every time. They're crisp and just salty and savory enough to keep you away from the true junk food. 

Recipe: Fruit Pizza

Beautiful layers of fruit give this glorified cookie cake a healthy disguise. Slice into bite-size pieces for a sweet, refreshing snack. 

Recipe: Apple Chips

This two-ingredient snack is just as simple and healthy as it sounds. Bake them in advance and you can enjoy your snack guilt-free. They maintain the fiber and nutrients of an apple with no added sugar.

Recipe: Fresh Fruit Salad

Pack it in some Tupperware and bring down some forks. There's nothing more refreshing than a Fresh Fruit Salad. 

Recipe: Pickled Strawberries

Sweet-tart Pickled Strawberries are the beach snack that will set you apart from the pack. These berries have irresistible sweet and spicy kick that can be enjoyed on their own or in a salad. 

Recipe: Tuna Pasta Salad

Make this pasta salad as a side for your beach meals and bring it down to the shore for snacking. Don't forget the forks! 

Recipe: Watermelon-Lime Pops with Chile Dipping Salt

Watermelon is already satisfying on a hot beach day, but when it's frozen and put on a stick it can taste even better. You can even infuse these pops with alcohol to make a boozy frozen treat.

Recipe: Almond-Chicken Wrap

Slice this satisfying wrap into inch-wide servings to share a hearty snack with the whole group.