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Easy, Quick & Fun Summer Food Hacks

August 2, 2017 by Jane Saunders 4 Comments

A collection of quick, fun and easy summer food hacks to keep your family stocked up on sweet treats, soft drinks and cocktails all summer long.

Summer Food Hacks

Summer is the perfect time for taking things easy. Sometimes cutting a few corners in the kitchen, or finding a few creative food hacks can give you delicious food but also a little extra time on your hands to enjoy with family and friends… or for just taking it easy in a comfy deck chair in your garden with a good book.

I’ve compiled a lengthy collection of food hacks focussing on easy and fun sweet treats and drinks to help you enjoy some tasty recipes all summer long with minimal effort. You’ll find frozen treats, summer desserts, a few healthier snacking options and a long list of drinks and cocktails to keep you going. Let’s get started.

Frozen Treats

Chocolate Dipped Ice Cream Cones – LittleSugarSnaps

Chocolate Dipped Ice Cream Cones

Homemade Magic Shell – Oh The Things We’ll Make

Homemade magic shell

2 Minute Raspberry Ice Cream – Wholesome yum

2 minute raspberry ice cream


Fun Summer Ice Cream Pops – Hostess at heart

Fun summer ice cream pops with sprinkles.

Watermelon Margarita Popsicles – Salt & lavender

Watermelon margarita popsicles

Dairy Free Bounty Popsicles – Sweet Sensitive Free

Dairy free bounty popsicles with chocolate and coconut.

Affogato – LittleSugarSnaps

Pedro Ximenez sherry affogato ( vanilla ice cream with sherry poured over it).

Coffee Ice Cubes – Kitchen Sanctuary

Coffee ice cubes in a glass

Summer Desserts

Balsamic Roasted Cherries – LittleSugarSnaps

Roasted Cherries on a parchment lined baking sheet

Berry Eton Mess Shots – Giraffes Can Bake

Glass jars of eton mess dessert

Strawberry Fool – What A Girl Eats

Glasses of strawberry fool desserts

10 Minute S’mores Trifles – The Spice Train

Quick smores trifles in glass jars

Chocolate Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries – Kitchen Sanctuary

Chocolate cheesecake stuffed strawberries.

Healthy Options

Summer Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Poppyseed Dressing – House of Nash Eats

Summer fruit salad with poppyseeds

Greek Yoghurt Covered Cherries – Trial and Eater

Cherries dipped in greek yoghurt.

Watermelon Pizza – A side of Sweet

Watermelon pizza.

5 Minute Fruit Dip – The  Seasoned Mom

A plate of fruit with sweet dip and crackers.

Soft Drinks

Apple Lemon Mint Cooler – LittleSugarSnaps

apple lemon mint cooler in a glass

Limonana – Ghezaeshiriin

Glasses of limonana

Lavender Limeade – Homebaked Bliss

Glasses of lavender limeade.

Fresh Orange & Mint Tea – Lauren Caris Cooks

Orange and mint tea being poured

Refreshing Strawberry Iced Tea – Use your noodles

three glasses of strawberry tea in a row

Cherry Chocolate Chip Milkshake – Champagne Tastes

Cherry and chocolate milkshake.

Raspberry Peach Italian Cream Sodas – House of Nash Eats

Person pouring a raspberry ice cream soda

Poolside Coconut Coladas – Veggies dont’ bite

Three versions of coconut colada in various glasses.

Sparkling Raspberry Limeade Mocktails – Low Carb Yum

Raspberry limeade mocktail

Alcoholic Drinks

Spanish Gin Tonic – Fox and Briar https://www.foxandbriar.com/spanish-gin-tonics/

Summer Food Hacks

Pineapple Prosecco Slushies – Suburban Soapbox

Person pouring Prosecco into a pineapple slushie drink

Margarita Milkshake – Saving Dessert

Margarita milkshake with whipped cream and grated lime zest

Raspberry Sorbet Mimosa – Fox and Briar

Overhead view of raspberry sorbet mimosa with rosemary

Lava Flow Tropical Drink with Pineapple, Strawberries & Rum – Lemon Blossoms

Two alcoholic milkshakes in stemmed glasses

That’s it. Any questions – you’ll find me snoozing in the garden.

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  1. Kelly - A Side of Sweet

    August 08, 2017 at 3:56 am

    Yum! These will keep me busy all summer long!

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    • Jane Saunders

      August 08, 2017 at 9:58 am

      i hope so Kelly – we just need the return of sunshine now 🙂

      Reply
  2. Natasha @ Salt & Lavender

    August 07, 2017 at 12:32 am

    Summer is definitely the time to use hacks like these!! More time outside, less time in the kitchen. Thanks for including my popsicles! Sharing on various social media. 🙂

    Reply
    • Jane Saunders

      August 08, 2017 at 9:57 am

      Thankyou Natasha and it’s a pleasure to include one of your wonderful recipes.

      Reply

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