Top 5 Summer Snacks That Can Handle the Heat (and the Hunger!)
At Blair Candy, we love our chocolate and melt-in-your-mouth treats… but during the blazing days of summer, we recommend steering clear of goodies that can melt unless you want your peanut butter cup to turn into peanut butter soup.
But don’t worry—there are plenty of heat-proof snacks that bring the flavor, fun, and just the right amount of weird to your pool bag, beach tote, lunchbox, or even your glove compartment on the way to the ballgame. Let’s dive into our top 5 summer snacks that can beat the heat and satisfy those sunny-day cravings!
1. Van Holten’s Dill Pickles
These individually packaged Van Holten’s Dill Pickles are a crunchy, salty, vinegary dream come true. No refrigeration needed but we definitely recommend putting them in the fridge and enjoying them cold for a refreshing treat on a hot day. No mess. Just a classic pickle punch that hits just right after a dip in the pool or a long beach walk. They’re basically the MVP of summertime snacking.
2. Bacon on the Go
Who says you can’t have bacon at the beach? Not us. This ready-to-eat sweet bacon snack is fully cooked, sealed up, and totally shelf-stable—no cooler required. Toss it in your bag and unleash crispy, smoky goodness whenever hunger strikes. It’s the snack you never knew you needed at the 7th inning stretch or while soaking up the sun.
3. Astronaut Freeze-Dried Whole Strawberries
Out-of-this-world snacking has officially landed. These actual astronaut-approved freeze-dried strawberries are a sweet, tart, crunchy treat that won’t melt or spoil. Pop a few while lounging in your pool floatie and feel like you're snacking in zero gravity. Bonus: they’re fruit, so you can technically say you're eating healthy.
4. Freeze-Dried Neapolitan Ice Cream Sandwich
No freezer? No problem! This Neapolitan ice cream sandwich is freeze-dried, meaning it has all the flavor and fun of real ice cream with none of the drippy mess. Chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry ice cream (plus that nostalgic sandwich cookie shell) all wrapped up in a crunchy, creamy bite. Pro tip: blow your kids’ minds by packing this in their lunchbox.
5. Warheads Freezer Pops
When you do have access to a freezer, these sour-then-sweet Warheads Freezer Pops are an absolute must. They pack all the extreme sour flavor Warheads fans love with a frosty, refreshing twist. Freeze ‘em, toss ‘em in the cooler, and hand ‘em out like gold at your next backyard BBQ. Warning: one may not be enough.
Summer might not be the best season for chocolate bars or gooey gummies (we love them, but they get real sad in the sun). Luckily, there are still plenty of craveable, fun, and totally mess-free snacks that can stand up to the heat. Whether you’re planning a pool day, packing lunch for camp, or catching fly balls in the outfield, these five summer-proof snacks are ready to tag along.
Check out our full summer snack collection and load up your stash—just remember to leave the meltables for fall.