Picnics are popular summer gatherings because the weather is good and you and your friends want to be at the beach, in a park or simply anywhere outside — another perk, of course, is the food. That being said, not all picnic foods are created equally when it comes to nutritional value, let alone traveling well. These seven health-centric picnic treats, however, fit the bill and are sure to be crowd-pleasers — outdoors or in.
1. CAULIFLOWER-CRUSTED SPINACH FETA PIE | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Serves: 7 | Serving Size: 1/7 of a 9-inch pie
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 136; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 68mg; Sodium: 330mg; Carbohydrate: 11g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 13g
2. AVOCADO GREEK YOGURT CHICKEN SALAD | LOVE & ZEST
Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 250; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 100mg; Sodium: 209mg; Carbohydrate: 13g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 28g
3. APPLE OATMEAL BARS | HUMMUSAPIEN
Serves: 12 | Serving Size: 1 bar
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 160; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 28mg; Carbohydrate: 24g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 3g
4. BLACK BEAN SPINACH QUESADILLA | CALORIES IN, CALORIES OUT
Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 370; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 20mg; Sodium: 846mg; Carbohydrate: 44g; Dietary Fiber: 8g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 20g
5. GROWN-UP BRIE PB&J PANINI | HEALTHY NIBBLES & BITS
Serves: 2 | Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 300; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 9mg; Sodium: 476mg; Carbohydrate: 38g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 11g
6. BAKED BANANA NUT DONUTS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Serves: 6 | Serving Size: 1 doughnut + 1 tablespoon glaze + 1 teaspoon nuts
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 161; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 40mg; Sodium: 66mg; Carbohydrate: 28g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 11g; Protein: 4g
7. ZUCCHINI-HUMMUS CHICKEN WRAP | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 1 wrap
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 248; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 38mg; Sodium: 556mg; Carbohydrate: 16g; Dietary Fiber: 13g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 18g
