5 Summer Treats

Zoe Ove

Banner of the 5 summer treats you should totes try this summer!!

Zoe Ove, Staff Reporter

If so, you’re not alone. Sick of the same old popsicles, chips, and sugary drinks? Summer is the ideal season to switch up your snack game with more interesting options that will keep you full and energized without fail.

Here’s 5 different summer treats to spark it up:

Watermelon Pizza

Watermelon pizza was a popular summertime snack in the 2010s; it was vibrant, refreshing, and widely shared on social media. This fruity favorite is still a fun, hydrating, healthful choice that needs a comeback. With countless topping options and no need for an oven, it can be enjoyable for all plus convenient!

Ingredients:

Watermelon (used as the base/crust)
Yogurt (any kind works)
Toppings (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, etc.)

Candy Sushi

In the late 2010s, candy sushi was popular and appeared on social media at parties. Despite its decline in popularity, candy sushi is still a creative, enjoyable, and customizable treat.

Ingredients:

Nerds
Gummies
Fruit roll ups (seaweed)
Swedish fish (fish piece)
Rice crispy treats (rice)

Chocolate Raspberry Yogurt Pops

First take a handful of raspberries, a tablespoon of syrup, and 1/4 cup of yogurt into a blender or bowl and mix. Once thoroughly combined, melt chocolate and pour into a pops shaped tray. Freeze for an hour and a half, 2 hours max. (YouTube)

With good reason, the chocolate raspberry yogurt pop remains a summertime favorite. Rich chocolate, tart raspberries, and creamy yogurt come together in this treat to create a refreshing and rich snack, unlike the typical boring 24-pack popsicles from Jewel-Osco or Costco.

Ingredients:

Raspberries
Syrup
Yogurt
Pop shaped trays
Chocolate (to incorporate or to top with)

Frozen Strawberry Bites

Frozen strawberry bites are a relatively new trend that is rapidly gaining popularity. Berry lovers seeking a quick and easy summertime snack will love these easy and refreshing treats.

Ingredients:

Firstly, take strawberries blend or dice (whichever youprefer). Then combine them with ¼ cup of yogurt and one tablespoon of honey. Next make clusters and freeze for about an hour and a half. Lastly melt chocolate, dip frozen clusters, freeze again. And enjoy!(SweetTea&Sprinkles)

Strawberries (blended or diced)
Yogurt
Honey
Chocolate (melted)

Fruity Fries

Fruity fries are a long lasting trend. This colorful snack has become a summertime favorite because of its easy and quick recipe. Fruity fries are the best way to stay cool and content in the heat because they are naturally sweet, light, and refreshing.

Ingredients:

Watermelon
Strawberries
Yogurt (side dip)
Chocolate (used for drizzle or dip)
Crinkle cut outs

Take watermelon or any fruit of your choice and crinkle cutThem. Freeze for an extra refreshing and crispy effect. (Watermelon.org)

These 5 summer treats can be made with ease right at home and will help beat the heat. Although not all of them

are entirely healthy, they each still have refreshing elements that will most likely please your summer palates!

Works Cited

“Chicago Parent.” Cheryl Eugenio, 14 February 2025, https://www.chicagoparent.com/things-to-do/guides/sweet-candy-sushi-from-sweet-sushi-factory/. Accessed 24 May 2025.
“MSN.” Leo Moore, 19 may 2025, https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/recipes/watermelon-pizza-is-the-viral-summer-treat-you-didn-t-know-you-needed/ar-AA1EQKTr. Accessed 21 may 2025.
Pallian, Jennifer. “Frozen Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Bites (TikTok Viral Recipe!).” Foodess, 12 June 2024, https://foodess.com/strawberry-frozen-yogurt-bites-tiktok-viral-recipe/. Accessed 27 May 2025.