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Cheap picnic snacks can be surprisingly good if you keep it simple and mix homemade with a few low-cost store items. Here are some solid ideas that won’t wreck your wallet.
Easy homemade stuff
Let’s begin with some home-made ideas. These are a mix of sandwiches, wraps and pasta options that will fill you up.
- Egg and Mayonnaise Sandwich
- Cheese and pickle sandwich
- Creamy tinned tuna sandwich
- Classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich
- Simple jam sandwich
- Pasta salad made with mayonnaise and any veg of your choice
- Mini frittata slices
- Pizza rolls
- Cold Noodle Salad
- Stuffed pita with veg or chicken
- Grilled cheese sandwich from home – add some sweetcorn or peppers for a twist!
- Popcorn
- Boiled eggs with a bit of salt
- Hummus wraps
- Chicken wraps
- Cut fruits like apples, oranges and bananas
Budget Store Snacks
- Crisps or tortilla chips
- Popcorn
- Crackers with hummus or cream cheese
- Anything that is on sale!
Mix and match
- Vegetable sticks: Carrot, cucumber or bell peppers
- Cheese cubes
- Nuts or trail mix
- Cookies
Sweet things
- Brownies – homemade options can get you a large portion
- Flapjacks – cheaper if it’s homemade
- Muffins
- Chocolate bars
- Choc-chip cookie
- Chocolate coated bananas or strawberries
Drinks on a budget
- Cordial mixed with water
- Homemade iced tea
- Big bottle of lemonade instead of cans
Aesthetic Snack Boards
- Charcuterie type ideas with sliced sausage, cheese, crackers, grapes
- Breadsticks with hummus
- Jar of olives or pickles
