Imagine this: you’re lying outside on a blanket in the sun on bright green grass. The temperature is warm, but not too warm, and the sounds of birdcalls and smells of freshly blooming flowers are nourishing your soul. Maybe a book is lying by you, and maybe your emotional-support water bottle is as well. Something important is missing in this beautiful moment, and that is some delicious food!
We’ve compiled three recipes for sweet and savory finger foods that are perfect for a picnic, as a snack, or purely as decoration for the middle of your table. These three recipes are quick to make and are so yummy.
Photograph by Chloe Nelson
Chocolate-Covered Blueberry Yogurt Clusters
This sweet delicacy is awesome for a warm day, and there’s nothing better than chocolate and berries. It will take you around 25 minutes to make these crunchy clusters!
Ingredients
- 2 cups blueberries
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt (or whichever yogurt you
- desire)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Wash the blueberries and dry them well.
- Put the yogurt in a bowl and add the blueberries.
- Toss until blueberries are fully coated.
- Scoop your blueberries onto a tray lined with parchment paper and put in the freezer until completely frozen.
- While they are in the freezer, melt the chocolate and coconut oil in a small bowl. Using the microwave works as long as you make sure to put the bowl in for short amounts of time, mixing in between each.
- Drizzle your chocolate on top of your frozen blueberry clusters, and you’ve got a sweet, fruity dessert!
Photograph by Chloe Nelson
Everything Bagel Cucumber Bites
For a while now, everything bagels and everything bagel seasoning have been all the rage. This recipe combines everything bagel seasoning with cucumbers and cream cheese, replacing the bagel with fresh produce. Creamy, light snacks are the best in spring, and this is exactly that.
Ingredients
- 1 good-sized cucumber
- ½ cup cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons of everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Wash the cucumber and slice it into rounds.
- Spread cream cheese on top of the rounds, making sure to cover all of the surface-area.
- Place the cucumber bites onto a plate and sprinkle generously with seasoning, and voila! One of the fastest recipes ever.
Photograph by Chloe Nelson
Classic Deviled Eggs
We’ve saved the best for last. These classic snacks are perfect for spring, and eggs are an excellent source of protein. Add in some toppings, and they’re a light delicacy that might even make you feel a bit fancy and distinguished.
Ingredients
- 6 hard-boiled eggs
- 3 tablespoons of mayo
- 1 teaspoon of dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon of paprika
Instructions
- Hard-boil the eggs.
- Cut the eggs in half and scoop the yolks into a bowl.
- Mash the yolks with the mayo and mustard.
- Pipe or spoon the mixture back into the egg whites.
- Sprinkle some paprika on top.
