Summer is the perfect time to go on a hike or day trip to the lake. Homemade snacks that are filling and full of protein and carbs can help you keep hunger at bay so you can power through your hike or enjoy the lake for several hours on end. Below are some easy snacks that contain both protein and carbs that you can pack in a cooler or grab on your way out the door.
¨ Spread peanut butter on whole wheat bread and add some sliced bananas and almonds for a tasty and crunchy sandwich
¨ Pack some hardboiled eggs in the cooler for a quick snack that’s easy to grab
¨ Mix peanuts, raisins and dark chocolate chips together and toss the mix into a sandwich bag for a trail mix on the hiking trail
¨ Dip celery and carrots in hummus topped with pepper and salt for a savory snack on the lake
¨ Make your own yogurt parfait made with Greek yogurt topped with berries and granola to put in the cooler for later.
-Written by Rachel Astleford, SDSU Dietetic Student
