Top 10 Summer Finger Foods to Try

By Marcus T. • Jul 15, 2024
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Summer is an exciting time of year for backyard picnics or parties! Don't go hungry... these 10 Summer Finger Foods are great to prep for an afternoon spent on the deck or before you leave for your next hang-out with friends. No one can resist a delicious snack!

1. Crispy Zucchini Sticks

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Step aside, French fries. There's a new crunchy and flavorful finger food in town and it goes by the name Crispy Zucchini Sticks! Perfectly seasoned to everyone's content and delicious alongside any main course you can imagine, these little guys are way more satisfying than you could believe. And they're ready in less than 20 minutes, so you can be quick to enjoy their goodness. See ya later unhealthy sides, Crispy Zucchini Sticks are here to stay!

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2. BBQ Chicken Bites

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Cookouts and barbecues demand something more from their finger foods than can be found in the freezer! They call for something like BBQ Chicken Bites, an easy and speedy way to whet appetites and excite taste buds while you're waiting for the next course. Just imagine it: the chicken is juicy and tender, seasoned with zesty steak seasoning and wrapped with a crunchy strip of bacon. Then everything is coated in tangy, sweet, and smoky barbecue sauce. BBQ Chicken Bites are the kind of treat you'll want to constantly pop into your mouth, so make sure you make enough to share!

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3. Summer Energy Bites

Summer Energy Bites

These are excellent for the athlete on the go or when you just need a healthy, hearty, and tasty snack to keep you going! Summer Energy Bites are creamy, nutty, and crunchy, with plenty of nourishing oats and peanut butter providing the protein to keep your engine running. But there's also sweet honey and melt-in-your-mouth chocolate to make sure you're as happy as can be with each bite! Summer Energy Bites will get you ready to face whatever comes next this season!

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4. Fiesta Pinwheels

Fiesta Pinwheels

Calling them Fiesta Pinwheels implies they're a flavor party, but that might actually be underselling it! The spirals of buttery puff pastry are loaded up with zesty, juicy taco meat, sunny tomatoes, and melty cheese and then baked to a golden-brown! They're just perfect for dipping in your preferred sauces or snacking on just as they are! Fiesta Pinwheels are a tongue-wide celebration!

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5. Smoked Whitefish Dip

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You can whip up this delicious Smoked Whitefish Dip and get the party started on the right foot! It’s a creamy, savory seafood treat that's perfectly seasoned with garlic, salt, pepper, dill weed, and lemon juice. It's refreshing and tangy with a savory smoky taste. Serve Smoked Whitefish Dip with your favorite bread, crackers, toast, rice cakes, or bagel chips for the perfect appetizer or snack! It has nothing to envy from any seafood dip you can find at a coastal store.

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6. Homemade Kale Chips

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Overpriced store-bought kale chips can't hold a candle to Homemade Kale Chips. How could they? The homemade treats are tastier, crunchier, and cheaper – it's a win-win-win all around! Each bite of these crispy chips is savory enough to satisfy your snack craving, and you can make big batches to save for any time you're feeling peckish. Homemade Kale Chips are completely customizable too! Just season them with whatever you want for a treat that's unique to your tastes!

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7. Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus balances the creamy, savory, tangy flavor of hummus with the mellow sweetness of roasted red peppers. Infused with citrus flavor and subtle notes of nuttiness and olive oil, Roasted Red Pepper Hummus is a delightful afternoon snack or evening appetizer. Plus, it only takes 15 minutes to make, so making it yourself might be easier than going to get a pre-made one from the store!

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8. Tex-Mex Wheels

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As the day keeps on rolling by, you need a snack that can keep you rolling with it! Tex-Mex Wheels are deep, delicious spirals of flavor straight from the borderlands; each tortilla round is filled with a spicy, creamy, tangy cream cheese filling that invokes the best of both burritos and nachos. Dipped in salsa for an extra hit of brightness and sweetness, Tex-Mex Wheels will have you doing cartwheels over how tasty they can be. There's more than enough to share... you just may not want to do so.

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9. No-Bake Chocolate Banana Energy Bites

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No-Bake Chocolate Banana Energy Bites are a tasty snack that will give you a much-needed boost of energy throughout the day! Each bite is infused with sweet banana, crunchy coconut flakes, rich chocolate chips, and more delicious flavors. These snacks are so simple to make, you don’t even have to turn on your oven! Pop these No-Bake Chocolate Banana Energy Bites in your mouth for a sweet treat and a new pep in your step!

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10. BLT Dip

BLT Dip

BLTs are such a classic. That crispy bacon, crunchy lettuce, and juicy tomato; ah, it really can't be beat. BLT Dip might give it a run for its money, however. Imagine you swapped out the bread for some buttery crackers and mixed the beloved trio into a rich cream cheese dip. Sounds like the lunchtime fave is getting a very snacky upgrade! Get ready for a flavor party (whether you're actually hosting or not!); BLT Dip is going to bring the fun!

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