10 Easy, Breezy Summer Snack Ideas

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Summer is the season of fun. The sun comes up early and stays up late, and we get to enjoy long days of being active or just relaxing.

Whether you’re ready to refuel or just savor the moment, the Nutrisystem snack menu offers you so many summer snack ideas that let you enjoy the best of the season while you’re losing weight. From frosty treats to flavorful sweets, you’ll want to stock up on these easy summer snacks so you have them on hand whenever you need a taste of summer.

1. Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich

Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich

On a sultry summer day or evening, a Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich is the sweet and smart way to stay cool. In every bite, you get a taste of the rich, chocolate wafer on the outside and the cool vanilla ice cream in between. Be sure to order plenty of this frozen favorite because the rest of the family will be asking for them, too.

Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich Nutrition Highlights:

130 Calories

2g Total Fat

3g Dietary Fiber (Good Source of Fiber!)

5g Protein (Good Source of Protein!)

2. Orange Cream Bar

Orange Cream Bar

You don’t have to listen for the jingle-jangle of the ice cream truck to enjoy a refreshing frozen treat. This Orange Cream Bar brings together the classic flavor combo of sweet orange and creamy vanilla, all swirled together in one cool bar. It has 90 calories and it also gives you five grams of protein.

Orange Cream Bar Nutrition Highlights:

90 Calories

1g Total Fat

3g Dietary Fiber (Good Source of Fiber!)

5g Protein (Good Source of Protein!)

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3. Strawberry Shortcake Cupcake

Strawberry Shortcake Cupcake

Strawberries are a real taste of summer and they’re the sweet and juicy highlight of this bakery-style Strawberry Shortcake Cupcake. The creamy whipped filling makes each bite of the cake perfectly moist and delicious. Best of all, these cupcakes are ready to eat whenever you have a craving—no baking necessary!

Strawberry Shortcake Cupcake Nutrition Highlights:

130 Calories

3.5g Total Fat

3g Dietary Fiber (Good Source of Fiber!)

5g Protein

4. Chocolaty Fudge Bar

Chocolaty Fudge Bar

Picture yourself outside on a hot, sunny day and you’re feeling cool and happy. You’re eating a Chocolaty Fudge Bar that’s rich with chocolate flavor yet doesn’t sabotage your weight loss plan. “I used to have a bowl of ice cream every night,” says a Nutrisystem customer from Florida. “This helps keep me on track and I don’t miss my old ice cream habits.”

Chocolaty Fudge Bar Nutrition Highlights:

80 Calories

1g Total Fat

3g Dietary Fiber (Good Source of Fiber!)

5g Protein (Good Source of Protein!)

5. Sweet and Salty Nut Bar

Sweet And Salty Nut Bar

Heading out for a hike? Our Sweet and Salty Nut Bar is trail mix in a portable package. It’s got crunchy nuts like almonds, walnuts, peanuts, plus sweet and chewy raisins. Covered in a peanut-buttery shell, it’s finished with a touch of honey and sea salt for that perfect salty-sweet balance. Eating this snack bar gives you eight grams of protein, five grams of fiber, and one big smile.

Sweet and Salty Nut Bar Nutrition Highlights:

180 Calories

11g Total Fat

5g Dietary Fiber (Good Source of Fiber!)

8g Protein (Good Source of Protein!)

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6. Lemon Cooler Cookie

Lemon Cooler Cookie

The taste of this Lemon Zest Cookie is as refreshing as a glass of lemonade on a summer day. It’s a soft cookie made with real lemon zest. The outside is dusted with powdered sugar, so each bite tingles your taste buds with sweet and tart flavors.

Lemon Cooler Cookie Nutrition Highlights:

140 Calories

5g Total Fat

4g Dietary Fiber (Good Source of Fiber!)

5g Protein

7. Butter Popcorn

Butter Popcorn

Game day, movie night or beach day, Butter Popcorn satisfies the urge to crunch and munch. We coat the fluffy popped kernels with butter and salt, so you don’t miss out on any of the flavor you love. Because this comes ready to eat, you can take it with you and enjoy it wherever you go.

Butter Popcorn Nutrition Highlights:

120 Calories

6g Total Fat

4g Dietary Fiber (Good Source of Fiber!)

5g Protein

8. Chocolate Brownie Sundae

Chocolate Brownie Sundae

If you think you can’t enjoy ice cream sundaes and lose weight, we’ve got a treat for you. Our Chocolate Brownie Sundae starts with real chocolate ice cream. We then add hunks of brownies and fold in ribbons of rich fudge. It tastes like it came from your local dairy bar, but you don’t have to leave home to enjoy it.

Chocolate Brownie Sundae Nutrition Highlights:

160 Calories

8g Total Fat

3g Dietary Fiber (Good Source of Fiber!)

5g Protein (Good Source of Protein!)

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9. Dark Chocolaty Sea Salt Nut Square

Dark Chocolaty Sea Salt Nut Square

When you’re hankering for a snack, you don’t have to choose between sweet or salty. You can open one of these Dark Chocolaty Sea Salt Nut Squares and get both tastes in every bite. “OMG, these are so good,” exclaims Ruth, a Nutrisystem customer. “This feels like such a decadent treat.”

Dark Chocolaty Sea Salt Nut Square Nutrition Highlights:

190 Calories

14g Total Fat

8g Dietary Fiber

6g Protein

10. Lemon Zest Cake

Lemon Zest Cake

Want a sweet partner for iced coffee or tea on a hot day? This tasty Lemon Zest Cake’s sunny lemon flavor and drizzle of real icing will brighten up your afternoon break. We made it just the right size for you to enjoy the whole cake without derailing your weight loss progress.

Lemon Zest Cake Nutrition Highlights:

140 Calories

4g Total Fat

4g Dietary Fiber

5g Protein (Good Source of Protein!)

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