1. Watermelon
Leave the rind on and slice into triangles or spears, perfect for grabbing by hand with no utensils required.
2. Popcorn
Loved by both kids and adults, popcorn is a timeless poolside favorite. Outer Banks Popcorn Shoppe in Duck offers several savory popcorn flavors to choose from.
3. Poolside Dip & Crackers
This creamy dip is packed with veggies and perfect for enjoying poolside. It’s light and refreshing, yet filling. The dip is ideally scooped with Fritos or tortilla chips, but it can be spread on crackers. Get the recipe here.
4. Trail Mix
A mix of nuts, seeds, and dried fruit makes for a protein-packed snack that satisfies quickly without weighing you down. Be sure to choose a variety of trail mixes that do not include chocolate to avoid a melted mess.
5. Frozen Yogurt Tubes
Level up your yogurt tubes by popping them in the freezer – refreshing, mess-free, and healthy.
6. Fruit Kabobs
Skewers of cantaloupe, honeydew melon, pineapple, grapes, and strawberries are a fun and healthy way to enjoy fruit by the pool. They take a little prep, but the colorful rainbow of fruit doubles as a healthy snack and Instagram-worthy vacation photo prop.
7. Pretzels
Salty, crunchy, and totally weather-proof, pretzels are the ultimate grab-and-go snack for hot, humid afternoons.
8. Hummus & Veggies
Pair baby carrots, celery sticks, or any favorite veggies with creamy hummus for a healthy, refreshing bite.
9. Goldfish or Cheez-its
Cheesy crackers like Goldfish or Cheez-Its are a kid-approved poolside staple. You may also catch adults sneaking handfuls.
10. Fruit Jerky
Step aside, gummy fruit snacks! Chewy fruit jerky, such as dried mango strips, delivers bold, natural flavor without added sugar.
11. Applesauce or Fruit Pouches
Fruit pouches, whether classic applesauce or blends with added veggies, are a convenient, mess-free way to sneak in something healthy. Varieties with added electrolytes are an added bonus.
12. Rice Krispies Treats
Crispy, chewy, and perfectly sweet, Rice Krispie Treats are a nostalgic favorite that never goes out of style.
13. Freeze Pops or Popsicles
Nothing says summer like a popsicle by the pool. For extra-hot days, freeze pops help minimize sticky messes while keeping everyone cool. Eating a cold popsicle by the pool on a hot afternoon is a summertime standard.