This summer we have once again embraced the salt life and spent quite a bit of our family time enjoying the ocean and our boat! We usually keep it simple and head out to a local sandbar, anchor, and relax in the shallow waters. My husband loves to be one of the first boats out there since he can pick his perfect spot for any changes in current and depth.
These days out at the sandbar are an all-day event so I make sure to pack enough necessary items to keep everyone protected, hydrated, and healthy. Sunscreen is an absolute must so I definitely pack a few bottles just in case. Water is a no brainer! We pack a variety of different beverages, but water is at the top of the list. Last, but not least, it’s all about the snacks! I love simple, so I try to pack foods that don’t require a lot of preparation. Keep reading for 5 simple snack ideas for a day of ocean fun 🌊
Fresh Fruit
I love fresh fruit! It’s also perfect for a sandbar day😍 Aside from the fact that they are incredibly healthy and full or amazing nutrients like Vitamins, A, C & E, as well as, fiber and potassium, they are also very easily digestible and easy of the stomach. I like to bring everything prepackaged and already cut up to just grab and enjoy on the boat. Some of my usual suspects include pineapple…my ultimate fave, strawberries, bananas, and oranges 🍍🍓🍌🍊
Raw Veggies
While not everyone in my fabulous foursome of a family will consume the raw veggies, I can get the kids to snack on carrots🥕I also love bringing snackable veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, and celery. The perfect accompaniment is a container of hummus for a protein packed nosh. I’d also include avocados, cucumbers and tomatoes, but technically, I believe they are fruit 😉Vegetable make for a great snack, since they are nutrient dense…perfect for a day of activities like snorkeling!
Nutrition Bars
Nutrition bars are a great snack idea all the time! They are super convenient and make for easy grab and go moments ⏰ I have been loving the GoMacro Macrobars. These cold-pressed, nut-butter based nutrition bars are organic, vegan, gluten-free, kosher, and non-GMO certified. The brand GoMacro is also certified R.A.W. (Real-Alive-Whole) and C.L.E.A.N. (Conscious-Live-Ethical-Active-Nourishing) by the International Center for Integrative Systems.
I was kindly sent the GoMacro Sampler Pack. This pack is a great way to experience wall the Macrobar flavors and find some lifelong faves 💛 This 12-pack sampler includes one of each of the 11 Macrobar flavors, as well as, an additional best seller, the peanut butter chocolate chip.
11 Different GoMacro Macrobar Flavors
Protein Pleasure – peanut butter chocolate chip (12g of protein)
~Ingredients: Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Organic Peanut Butter, Organic Protein Blend (Organic Sprouted Brown Rice Protein, Organic Pea Protein), Organic Puffed Brown Rice, Organic Fair Trade Chocolate Chips (Organic Coconut Sugar, Organic Cocoa, Organic Cocoa Butter), Organic Peanuts
Protein Purity – sunflower butter + chocolate (10g of protein)
~Ingredients: Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Organic Sunflower Seed Butter, Organic Sprouted Brown Rice Protein, Organic Crispy Brown Rice (Organic Brown Rice, Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Sea Salt), Organic Fair Trade Chocolate, Organic Puffed Brown Rice, Organic Coconut Sugar, Organic Sprouted Flax, Organic Natural Vanilla, Organic Cinnamon
Everlasting Joy – coconut + almond butter + chocolate chips (10g of protein)
~Ingredients: Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Organic Almond Butter, Organic Protein Blend (Organic Sprouted Brown Rice Protein, Organic Pea Protein), Organic Puffed Brown Rice, Organic Fair Trade Chocolate Chips (Organic Coconut Sugar, Organic Cocoa, Organic Cocoa Butter), Organic Unsweetened Coconut, Organic Almonds
Protein Replenishment – peanut butter (12g of protein)
~Ingredients: Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Organic Peanut Butter, Organic Sprouted Brown Rice Protein, Organic Peanut Butter Chips (Organic Peanut Flour, Organic Coconut Sugar, Organic Cocoa Butter, Salt), Organic Puffed Brown Rice, Organic Peanuts
Sweet Rejuvenation – cashew butter (12g of protein)
~Ingredients: Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Organic Cashew Butter, Organic Puffed Brown Rice, Organic Cashews
Whole Hearted Heaven – almond butter + carob (4g of protein)
~Ingredients: Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Organic Almond Butter, Organic Puffed Brown Rice, Organic Carob Powder, Organic Coconut Oil
Prolonged Power – banana + almond butter (10g of protein)
~Ingredients: Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Organic Almond Butter, Organic Protein Blend (Organic Sprouted Brown Rice Protein, Organic Pea Protein), Organic Bananas, Organic Puffed Brown Rice, Organic Sunflower Seeds, Organic Walnuts, Organic Coconut Sugar, Organic Cinnamon, Organic Natural Banana Flavor
Balanced Goodness – granola + coconut (5g of protein)
~Ingredients: Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Organic Gluten-Free Rolled Oats, Organic Raisins, Organic Almond Butter, Organic Walnuts, Organic Unsweetened Coconut, Organic Dates, Organic Puffed Brown Rice
Sunny Uplift – cherries + berries (4g of protein)
~Ingredients: Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Organic Gluten-Free Rolled Oats, Organic Cherries, Organic Almond Butter, Organic Dates, Organic Cranberries (Organic Cranberries, Organic Apple Juice Concentrate, Organic Sunflower Oil), Organic Puffed Brown Rice, Organic Raisins, Organic Natural Cherry Flavor
Protein Paradise – cashew + caramel (12g of protein)
~Ingredients: Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Organic Cashew Butter, Organic Protein Blend (Organic Sprouted Brown Rice Protein, Organic Pea Protein), Organic Cashews, Organic Coconut Sugar, Organic Puffed Brown Rice, Organic Sprouted Flax, Organic Mesquite, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Cinnamon
Morning Harvest – apples + walnuts (5g of protein)
~Ingredients: Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Organic Apples (Organic Apples, Organic Apple Fiber), Organic Almond Butter, Organic Walnuts, Organic Gluten-Free Rolled Oats, Organic Dates, Organic Protein Blend (Organic Sprouted Brown Rice Protein, Organic Pea Protein), Organic Puffed Brown Rice, Organic Cinnamon
Each flavor has a different design on the packaging which is just beautiful! I perused the GoMacro website looking for information on the art but couldn’t find anything…If you happen to know, let me know in the comments!
These bars perfect for those mornings when I’m up and on-the-go, but they are also great for a day out on the boat. With anywhere from 4 to 12g of protein depending on the flavor, they really do pack a nice protein punch. I found them all to be quite filling and really curb the hunger to help me get through the day ⛅
My absolute favorite is the GoMacro Sunny Uplift Macrobar 🍒🍇🍎 This bar is just the perfect balance of sweet with cherries, raisins, and dates!!!
GoMacro also has a line of ancient seed superfood fruit and nut bars. The Thrive line definitely has more of an artisanal feel with flavors like: Chocolate Nuts + Sea Salt, Ginger Lemon, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup, Caramel Coconut, Blueberry Lavender, and Almond Apricot. I must say they look and sound quite delish 😉
Nuts
Nuts are another easy snack to pack and take out on the boat! I love all kinds of nuts, especially almonds and pistachios. Peanuts I love in the the shell so I’d rather take those to my son’s baseball games before I take them on the boat. Nuts are a great substitute for foods high in saturated fat and sugar, and because they are high in healthy fats they make for great energy. Energy is something you can’t have enough of when you want to enjoy a day out on the sandbar!
Don’t Forget the Carbs!
Who can forget some carb goodness?!?! Carbs are another way to get some energy and make for a great snack…my personal favorite? Pretzels! Sandwiches! Bagel chips! LOL…Carbs are always a personal fave 😉 I love whipping up a vegan tuna salad…literally it takes me 5 min…and spreading it on a vegan sandwich roll or pita. It’s a super easy and super simple snack to bring in a tupperware container and serve up with no mess and no waste! I’m also a big chips and salsa kinda gal…it doesn’t take much to keep me happy 😊I am all about keeping any garbage to a minimum when we are out on the boat because it makes for easy clean up and a cleaner environment 🌎
So tell me, what are some of your go-to easy and simple snack ideas???
Bonus points if they are vegan!!!
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Cruelty Free Lucy 