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Picnic Food Ideas | Healthy Recipes For The Easter Weekend

Picnic Food Ideas | Healthy Recipes For The Easter Weekend
Lauren Dawes
Writer and expert3 years ago
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Now that we can meet up in groups of six outdoors, picnics are the way to go this long weekend.

And of course, that means portable, shareable snacks are an absolute must — everyone knows that social events revolve mostly around food, right?

If you’re looking for delicious, healthy picnic food ideas then you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re looking for small treats or full-on eats we’ve got you covered.

Check out our picnic food ideas below.

 

Spicy Chicken With Couscous

Bursting with flavour and absolutely packed with protein, this delicious chicken couscous will add a summery kick to your picnic plans (even if it’s still definitely coat weather). Just don’t forget the forks and you’re onto a winner.

Nutritional info per serving:
Calories Carbs Protein Fat
284 22.2g 50g 3.7g
Recipe here.

 

One-Tray Roasted Halloumi Wraps

These are great for making ahead and bringing with you for no-fuss picnic food. Made with plenty of everyone’s favourite squeaky cheese and plenty of hummus, they’re a meat-free crowd pleaser.

Nutritional info per serving:
Calories Carbs Protein Fat
436 35g 30g 21g
Recipe here.

 

 

Pizza Rolls

Cold pizza is definitely a thing, okay. These soft and doughy pizza rolls are a delicious snack for on the move, just make up a batch the night before and take with you in a safe container. Yes, condiments for dunking might be another thing to make room for, but you’ll definitely thank yourself if you do.

Nutritional info per serving:
Calories Carbs Protein Fat
117 10.8g 5.5g 5.4
Recipe here.

 

Sticky Asian Wings

Napkins and hand sanitiser at the ready — these sticky wings may be a little messy but boy are they worth it. Full of zingy flavour, they’ll steal the spotlight of any picnic spread.

Nutritional info per serving:
Calories Carbs Protein Fat
508 19g 51g 24g
Recipe here.

 

Cheese & Chutney Sausage Rolls

It just wouldn’t be a picnic without some sausage rolls, now would it? Made with flaky pastry, melted cheese, and tangy red onion chutney — these are certainly something special.

Nutritional info per serving:
Calories Carbs Protein Fat
89 6.5g 6.2g 6.2g
Recipe here.

 

5-Ingredient Sweet Potato Brownies

Simple and absolutely delicious, these no-flour brownies will go down a storm. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup, cacao powder, and sweet potato, they’re a great solution for chocolate cravings that won’t leave you in a sugar slump for the rest of the afternoon.

Nutritional info per serving:
Calories Carbs Protein Fat
132 12g 4g 7g
Recipe here.

 

High-Protein Blueberry Oat Muffins

Who can say no to a blueberry muffin? Our version of these classic treats are sweetened naturally with honey and banana, plus they’re boosted with a scoop of Impact Whey Protein so that each muffin offers over 11g of protein. Winning.

Nutritional info per serving:
Calories Carbs Protein Fat
197 25.9g 11.4g 5.2g
Recipe here. 

Healthy Baked Donuts With Protein Spread

These incredible donuts look and taste just like the real deal, only they’re baked instead of deep-fried, cutting out a whole load of unnecessary fat. The best part? They’re topped with our irresistibly rich Protein Spread.

Nutritional info per serving:
Calories Carbs Protein Fat
196 27.7g 4.7g 7.3g
Recipe here.

 

 

5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Oat Cups

This recipe is one of our absolute favourites for any occasion — breakfast on the go? Sorted. Quick afternoon pick-me-up? You bet. They’re made with just a handful of simple, natural ingredients and are an absolute must for peanut butter lovers.

Nutritional info per serving:
Calories Carbs Protein Fat
166 21g 4.3g 7.5g
Recipe here.

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Lauren Dawes
Writer and expert
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Lauren is an English Literature graduate originally from the South. She’s always loved swimming, has discovered the power of weight training over the past few years, and has lots of room for improvement in her weekly hot yoga class.

On the weekends she’s usually cooking or eating some kind of brunch, and she enjoys trying out new recipes with her housemates – especially since shaking off student habits, like mainly surviving off pasta. Above all, she’s a firm believer in keeping a balance between the gym and gin.

Find out more about Lauren’s experience here.

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