Spending your summer days lounging by the pool and venturing to new places across the island, it’s important to keep your energy levels up. Nobody wants to discover new swimming spots with a hangry crew. Keeping a stash of quick snacks stored away in your cooler is the secret to having a summer like no other. 

No matter if you’re taking these to go or if you’re looking for something fast to whip up after a day out and about in the sun, these five snacks will keep you going.

1. The classic Ħobż Biż-Żejt

A classic ħobż biż-żejt is one of the fastest ways you can get your hands on a good meal, without having to touch the stove. Grab some freshly made Maltese ftira, smother it in kunserva and top with Ponti olives and capers for a classic bite that is simple yet satisfying. Add tuna, ġbejna or Ponti balsamic marinated vegetables to take your sandwich up a notch.

2. Make a Pretzel mix

Felfoldi salted pretzels covered in milk or dark chocolate are totally moreish on their own. Make a trail mix with popcorn, nuts and dried fruit and you have a sweet and salty snack that’s tasty and nutritious. Perfect as post-dip fuel or for movie night munchies, make a double batch as you won’t want to share!

3. Serve up a refreshing rice salad 

Having a Ponti Insalata per Riso stocked in your cupboard means no chopping involved when whipping up a healthy rice salad. Bursting with artichokes, roasted peppers, mushrooms, olives and capers you’ll have to resist eating it out of the jar while the rice boils! Just pop open a jar, add your favourite herbs and that’s dinner sorted.

4. Make some ice lollies 

Craving something sweet and refreshing? Pineapple and blueberries are just some of the flavours in the delicious range of Nu smoothies.  Take it up a notch and dig out that tray of ice lolly makers you have hidden in your cupboard. Pour in the smoothie, pop them in the freezer before heading out to the beach, and enjoy once you get home. 

5. Cheesy Bites

Just because you’re making a quick snack doesn’t mean that you can’t be a bit fancy with it. Pop open a bag of Let’s Cheese snacks, top with a teaspoon of Bertolli pesto, and garnish with a cherry tomato and mini mozzarella ball. And there you have it, faster than you can say caprese!

All the ingredients for these five quick snacks can be found at MyGrocer, the latest and greatest way you can stay up to date with all of the best brands that have taken our island by storm. 

Officially launching on the 13th June, MyGrocer will soon be the go-to place when you don’t know which brand to pick from the countless different ones present at the supermarket. MyGrocer will also be offering free delivery if you spend more than €50 on their products. 

Bringing only the best and highest quality products, you can rest assured that anything found on the MyGrocer page has received their stamp of approval. 

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