Tasty and Easy Summer Treats


Summer is in full swing here in Wisconsin, and the sunshine is making everything feel a little brighter (and hotter ☀️)!
With the kids home for summer break, the snack requests are rolling in nonstop—and we’re here to help keep things easy and fun.

Today, we’re sharing a few of our go-to kid-friendly summer snacks that are perfect for warm-weather cravings.
From fiber-packed fruit kabobs to protein-loaded sushi rolls, plus our favorite homemade granola bars and gluten-free Chex mix, there’s something tasty for every little snacker.

Let the summer snacking begin! 🍓🍿

Featured Recipes!

Summer Fruit Kabobs

Summer Fruit Kabobs are kid-friendly fruit skewers and are the best way to serve fruit this summer. Kids and adults gravitate towards handheld fruit kabobs as they are easy to pick up and eat, plus they look great on the serving table!

Gluten-Free Chex Mix

Gluten-free Chex Mix is a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of crunchy cereal, pretzels, and crackers, all coated in a savory seasoning, makes for a highly addictive snack that everyone will love.

Gluten-Free Granola Bars

Our Gluten-free Granola Bars are free from oats. These cereal bars are made with Chex cereal, toasted coconut chips, peanut butter, honey, and chocolate chips. These are made in the microwave and are a kid favorite!

Tuna Sushi Rolls

Learn to make Tuna Sushi Rolls using canned tuna for a simple, kid-friendly meal like those from a sushi restaurant. Create sushi at home with no special equipment in easy steps. This sushi recipe is gluten-free and very customizable.

Looking for more fun ideas? Check out these 50 Summer Snacks – all easy enough for kids to make themselves. From delicious fruit dip to homemade no churn ice cream, we’ve got summertime snacking covered!

Kids' Corner!

Educate your kids on the health benefits of watermelon! The fruit is filled with vitamin B6 and vitamin C to help the immune system fight illnesses. The bright color of watermelon comes from lycopene, which is a powerful antioxidant.


Family-Friendly Dinners!

Are you ready to tackle this week of gluten-free dinners with ease? Feeding kids is hard enough, but add in gluten-free, and it’s even more challenging. Let us help with these simple gluten free recipes. Make homemade meals together as a family that are great tasting, simple and kid-friendly.

Monday: Salmon Bites with Quinoa

Tuesday: BBQ Chicken Thighs with Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

Wednesday: Gluten Free Lasagna

Thursday: Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies

Friday: Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole

Weekend Meals

Round out the weekend by serving leftovers on Saturday and Sunday or enjoying your favorite local restaurants. The goal is for your family to spend less time in the kitchen and more time together on the weekend.

Have a great week!

Jodi and the CKC Team

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