Friday, 25 May 2018

Healthy Summer Recipes

This is the ultimate collection of healthy summer recipes!

Healthy Summer Recipes! #healthy #summer #recipes #summerrecipes #healthyrecipes #easy #healthy #lowcarb #keto #vegan #paleo #dairyfree

Healthy Summer Recipes

It’s Memorial Weekend here in the United States, which is the weekend that unofficially kicks off summer. I thought it would be the perfect time to do a round up of the best Happy Healthy Mama recipes for summer.

There are certain foods that are just meant for summer, and these healthy summer recipes will help you eat healthy food that still tastes delicious during my favorite season!

Healthy Summer Recipes

All of the recipes in this collection are perfect to make in the summer. I love cooking with seasonal produce and spending minimal time in the kitchen during the hot summer months. I kept that in mind as I curated the recipes to include here.

I included photos for each recipe because I know we eat with our eyes and it helps to see what a recipe looks like. This made the post really long, but I think it’s worth the extra scrolling to find the perfect recipes you want to make this summer!

Healthy Summer Desserts

Healthy Summer Desserts Recipes! #healthy #summer #desserts #vegan #paleo #dairyfree #glutenfree #healthyrecipes #healthydesserts

Yep, we’re starting with dessert. One of the best things about being an adult is being able to do that when we want to! 😉 Enjoy these healthy summer dessert ideas! Most of them are much lower sugar than your standard desserts, and many of them are vegan, gluten free, and/or dairy free.

5-Minute Creamy Mango Ice Cream

5 minute mango ice cream recipe #dairyfree #vegan #easy #summer #icecream #healthy

This is like the dreamiest soft serve ice cream, but it’s totally dairy-free and made without refined sugar. Even so, it totally satisfies my sweet tooth!

Individual Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp recipe overhead shot healthy dessert! #rhubarb #dessert #summer #glutenfree #vegan #healthy #healthyrecipes #healthydessert

No Bake Brownies

clean eating no bake brownies recipe-with a bite #recipe #healthy #dessert #brownies #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #easy #healthy #paleo

These No Bake Brownies are perfect for when you crave a brownie, but it’s too hot to turn on the oven. No refined sugar, either!

Peach Crisp Popsicles

Holding a peach crisp popsicle==healthy homemade popsicle recipe #popsicle #recipe #healthy #easy #peaches #summer #kids #dessert #healthyrecipes

It’s peach crisp in the form of a healthy popsicle! You can’t go wrong with this one.

Low Calorie Chocolate-Lovers’ Milkshake

Low Calorie Chocolate Lovers chocolate Milkshake recipe with Low Cow Ice Cream #healthyrecipes #milkshake #icecream #lowsugar

There are only 300 calories in this entire milkshake! When I’m craving a milkshake, THIS is the healthy treat I’m going for!

Fresh Cherry Crumble

Fresh Cherry Crumble Recipe! Big cherries in the gooey filling of the Fresh Cherry Crumble recipe #healthyrecipes #healthydessert #dessert #freshcherries #cherries #summer #glutenfree #vegan

If you love cherries, you will LOVE this crumble. With a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it doesn’t get any better! Frozen cherries work as well if you don’t have fresh.

Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Pie

This recipe is in desperate need of new photographs, but I couldn’t let that stop me from including this summer dessert in the round up. This is SO YUMMY and very low in added sugars.

Mint Chocolate Chip Pea Pops

The secret ingredient in these Mint Chocolate Chip Pea Pops is frozen peas! Such a great way to add fiber, protein, and tons of nutrients to this healthy dessert idea! Vegan and gluten free recipe special treat.

This is another great summer dessert idea where you can use up your fresh mint! The added bonus here is that you’re getting extra protein from PEAS. No one will realize they are in these tasty frozen pops!

Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

Strawberry Oatmeal Bars Recipe #strawberry #recipes #healthyrecipes #easy #glutenfree #vegan #summer #kids

Take advantage of those summer berries to make this healthy summer dessert! This one is vegan and gluten free.

Fruit Dessert Pizza

Easy Fresh Fruit No Bake Dessert PIzza Recipe. This is a clean-eating recipe with all real foods! A special treat that is perfect for the 4th of July desserts or any time of the summer! #dessert #fruitpizza #nobake #healthy #glutenfree #4thofjuly #memorialday #redwhiteandblue #patrioticdessert

This healthy dessert pizza has a no-bake crust that is gluten free. This is SO easy to make and is such a hit with my kids. The colors make it a great choice for Memorial Day or 4th of July parties.

Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles

3 ingredient Strawberry Lemonade Popsicle recipe. Such an easy popsicle recipe and it's all natural ingredients--nothing fake here! This is the real deal and the kids love these for a healthy and light summer dessert. #healthy #popsicles #strawberry #lemonade #summer #easy #kids #best

These are also so easy to make and with less sugar than the store-bought versions, it’s totally worth making your own popsicles at home.

No Bake Carrot Cake Bars

These healthy Carrot Cake Bars are incredible! You can't go wrong with this easy and healthy dessert recipe. #dessert #nobake #carrotcake #healthy #easy #best #glutenfree

These no bake bars are gluten free and make a great summer dessert for parties or anytime! You’ll be shocked at how delicious healthy can taste with these beauties.

2-Ingredient Pineapple Cream Pops

2 ingredient Pineapple Cream Popsicles (dairy-free) Nothing fake here! All natural and no sugar added! These healthy homemade popsicles are a perfect summer treat!

2 ingredients with NO added sugar. These taste like a dream!

Salted Dark Chocolate Covered Bananas

These Salted Dark Chocolate Covered Banana are a healthy way to satisfy your sweet tooth! Each one is just 48 calories, 3 grams of fat, 1.3 grams of added sugar, and just under 1 gram of protein! Quick and easy recipe! #chocolate #healthy #bananas #dessert #easy #lowsugar #glutenfree #vegan #healthyrecipes #recipes

These are so great to have in the freezer for chocolate emergencies. They make a refreshing bite in the summer months especially!

3-ingredient Fudge Pops

3-ingredient Fudge Pops recipe. This is a dairy-free, super easy fudge popsicle recipe. These are even BETTER than the fudge pops I remember eating in my childhood. #fudgepops #popsicles #dairyfree #lowsugar #easy #vegan #healthy #healthyrecipes #recipes #summer #kids

I like these BETTER than the fudge pops of my youth! These are vegan and so creamy and delicious! Definitely one of my favorite summer dessert recipes.

Healthy Peach Berry Crisp

Healthy Peach Berry Crisp recipe #healthy #recipes #healthyrecipes #dessert #glutenfree #peaches #summer #recipes

When peaches come into season, you have to try this one! Summer is not complete until I’ve made this lovely crisp. It’s healthier than most crisp recipes you’ll find, but still totally delicious.

Watermelon Avocado Ice Cream

This is another one that needs to be rephotographed, but just LOOK at that texture! If your kids won’t eat avocado, this is a great way to get them eating this nutritional powerhouse. YES.

Dairy-Free Strawberry Ice Cream

Strawberry Ice Cream recipe dairy free no refined sugar

If you can’t tell, I love using fruit to make healthy ice cream! No ice cream maker required!

Healthy Summer Salad Recipes

Healthy Summer Salad Recipes Healthy Summer Recipes #summer #recipes #healthy #salads #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #easy #fast #quick

Summer is the perfect season for salads! Healthy summer recipes must include salads. Whether you’re bringing a salad to a potluck or picnic, or making a main course salad for dinner, it’s a great way to eat so many fresh vegetables. Salad on!

Pesto Pasta Salad

Pesto Pasta Salad recipe #pesto #pastasalad #healthy #healthyrecipes #recipes #summer #potluck #party #easy #healthy

This is my favorite pasta salad! It’s great for dinner on hot summer nights or to bring to a potluck. Serve it at your next backyard cook out!

Shaved Vegetable Salad

Shaved Vegetable Salad Recipe with tangy dill dressing #recipes #healthyrecipes #vegetarian #glutenfree #easy #quick #summer #salad #vegetables #zucchini #carrots #yogurt

This is such a great way to eat your vegetables in the summer! No cooking required.

White Bean Salad

White Bean Salad Recipe #easy #healthy #potluck #salad #recipes #healthyrecipes #beans #vegan #vegetarian #glutenfree #dairyfree #quick #picnic

With avocado and fresh basil, you can’t go wrong here! Love this easy summer salad.

Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad

Avocado Chicken Salad recipe closer up on a plate #avocado #chicken #chickensalad #healthy #recipes #healthyrecipes #glutenfree #dairyfree #paleo #keto #lowcarb

This is one of my favorite warm-weather lunches. It’s filling, yet light, and makes a very satisfying lunch.

Broccoli Salad with Yogurt Dressing

Broccoli Salad with yogurt dressing

This is a traditional broccoli salad lightened up with a yogurt dressing! I CRAVE this.

Lemony Broccoli Salad

Lemony Broccoli Salad recipe close up picture in a white bowl

If you’d like a healthier broccoli salad without a creamy dressing, this one is for you! Even my husband who generally hates broccoli salad or raw broccoli of any kind likes this. Try this one!

Mexican Chopped Salad with Spicy Avocado Dressing

If you are a salad-for-dinner kind of person, this salad makes an outstanding summer dinner.

Quinoa Salad

Quinoa Salad Recipe close up shot #quinoa #salad #quinoasalad #summer #recipes #healthy #healthyrecipes #easy #quick #vegetables #vegan #glutenfree #dairyfree

This one has such bright flavor from fresh herbs and lemon. This quinoa salad is a crowd pleaser for sure!

Strawberry Spinach Salad

Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado and Strawberry Vinaigrette dressing set up on table

This strawberry spinach salad is as beautiful as it is delicious. The fresh Strawberry Vinaigrette is vibrant and flavorful. You’ll love this!

Summer Fruit Salad

Summer Fruit Salad Recipe with Spoon #fruitsalad #summer #recipes #healthy #healthyrecipes #lowsugar #naturallysweetened #glutenfree #dairyfree #vegan

A good fruit salad is a must at every summer gathering. This will be your go-to recipe, I promise.

Rainbow Farro Salad

Rainbow Farro Salad recipe overhead shot #easy #healthy #recipe #salad #farro #healthyrecipes #vegetables #dinner #vegan #dairyfree

This is another great main course salad that is perfect for hot summer nights. I can’t get enough of this one. If you’ve never tried farro, now’s a great time to do it!

Avocado Tuna Salad

Avocado Tuna Salad no mayo healthy tuna salad recipe #healthy #recipe #paleo #keto #lowcarb #healthyrecipes #recipes #lunchideas #healthy

This is another great recipe that I love making on hot summer days when I don’t want to even touch the stove. Makes a great lunch or light dinner.

Loaded Spinach Salad with Chickpeas

Spinach Salad with Quinoa, Crispy Chickpeas, Tomato, and Avocado Basil Dressing. A hearty, filling salad that can be a meal in itself! Easy healthy vegan recipe.

This has a creamy basil avocado dressing that is so dreamy! This is a filling vegan salad that makes a great main course.

Summer Squash Noodle Salad

Summer Squash Noodle Salad with Lime Vinaigrette Easy and delicious! #recipes #healthy #vegetablenoodles #glutenfree #vegan #easy #healthy #healthyrecipes

I love this “noodle” salad because it’s a quick and easy and makes a great no-cooking side dish.

Chickpea Salad

Easy and flavorful Chickpea Salad. This is just like the Tricolor Chickpea salad from Costco. Great easy, healthy recipe!

This is like those chickpea salads you find as samples at the grocery store. I love this so much and it takes less than 20 minutes to throw it together.

Quinoa Power Salad

Quinoa Power Salad recipe

Just look at all the goodness in that bowl! You will love this fruity salad.

Healthy Summer Dinners

healthy summer dinners #healthy #summer #dinners #healthyrecipes #recipes #dinnerrecipes

Now for the dinner section of my healthy summer recipes collection! Quick, easy, with minimal time spent in the kitchen. That’s what we all want in the summer. Am I right?! These all deliver in that department!

Quick and Healthy Pasta Dinner

easy and healthy pasta recipe

This one is really a year-round dinner, but I choose it for this healthy summer recipes roundup because it’s quick to make and nobody wants to spend too much time on dinner in the summer.

Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles

Shrimp Scampi Recipe #easy #healthy #lowcarb #keto #paleo #easyrecipes #dinnerrecipes #glutenfree #healthyrecipes #zoodles

Crockpot Shredded Chicken (for easy dinners)

Crockpot Shredded Chicken for easy dinners #crockpot #easy #recipes #healthy #glutenfree #keto #paleo

This staple recipes will get you so many easy summer dinners! Check out the post for tons of ideas on what to make with this.

Summer Vegetable Orzo

Overhead shot of Summer Vegetable Orzo recipe #healthy #wholegrains #vegetables #easy #dinner #healthydinner #quick

I love this because it uses whole wheat orzo and is full of fresh, seasonal vegetables!

Mozzarella Stuffed Basil Turkey Burgers

Mozzarella Stuffed Turkey Burgers with tomato and lettuce #turkeyburger #summer #grilling #healthy #recipes #healthyrecipes

Your summer grill game will be on point with this recipe!

Chili Lime Baked Salmon Recipe

Chili Lime Baked Salmon Recipe with Pineapple Avocado Salsa on top #baked #salmon #easy #recipes #glutenfree #paleo #easy #healthyrecipes

This is another recipe I make all year, but it feels fresh and summery with the Avocado Pineapple Salsa on top!

Crockpot Vegan Mexican Stuffed Peppers

Crock-Pot® Mexican Vegan Stuffed Peppers Slow Cooker Recipe #crockpot #slowcooked #stuffedpeppers #healthyrecipes #vegan #glutenfree #recipes #dinner #easy

Slow cookers are not just for winter! They are perfect in the summer because they don’t heat up your entire kitchen. You’ll love this gluten-free and vegan dinner.

Sweet Potato Noodles with 5-Minute Peanut Sauce

Sweet potato noodles with peanut sauce #vegan #glutenfree #easy #healthy #dinner #quick #healthyrecipes #recipes #dinnerrecipes

This one is perfect for summer! It takes about 15 minutes to make this easy and healthy dinner.

Caprese Chickpea Veggie Burger

Caprese Chickpea Veggie Burger

You can’t go wrong with a veggie burger with the classic tomato+basil+mozzarella combo. YES PLEASE.

Easy Grilled Salmon Kabobs

Easy Salmon Kabobs Recipe. #grill #grilling #grilledsalmon #summer #glutenfree #paleo #keto #easy #dinner #healthy #healthyrecipes

These make the prettiest presentation and are so tasty.

Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers

Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers #veggieburger #sweetpotato #blackbeanburger #healthy #vegan #glutenfree

This is one of the most beloved recipes on my site. If you love veggie burgers, give this one a try!

Zucchini Quinoa Lasagna

Vegetarian Zucchini Quinoa Lasagna recipe. This is a great, gluten-free way to enjoy the flavors of lasagna! It's so much lighter than regular lasagna! This is a perfect summer dinner that the whole family will love.

When zucchini is in season, you MUST make this healthy lasagna alternative. It’s SO tasty!

Grilled Vegetables with Pasta

Grilled Vegetables with Pasta recipe. This is an easy vegetarian dinner recipe that uses delicious grilled vegetables! Quick, easy, and healthy meal idea!

This is a go-to recipe all summer long for our family. I think you’ll love it, too.

Portobello Mushroom Burger

Perfect for summer grilling! This Portobello Mushroom burger is a great grill recipe and even the meat lovers love this vegetarian burger! You'll be making this grilled Portobello Mushroom recipe all summer long!

Long live the portobello mushroom burger!! The chipotle mayo makes this extra amazing.

Summer Vegetable Tacos

Summer Vegetables Tacos! A great fast and easy weeknight dinner recipe that's great for Meatless Monday!

Tacos don’t always have to have meat. These Summer Vegetable Tacos are perfectly filling without any meat at all!

Zucchini Noodles with Homemade Tomato Sauce and Bean Balls

One of my favorite comforting meals without getting weighed down by heavy pasta. LOVE it!

Lemony Kale Sauté with Eggs

Lemony sautéed kale with runny eggs!

Eggs are perfect breakfast for dinner option in the summer because they are quick and easy! This is brightly flavored with fresh lemon juice.

Asian Kale Salad with Grilled Chicken

Asian Kale Salad with Grilled Chicken. An easy and healthy weeknight dinner recipe that can ready in about 25 minutes!! This was delicious!

This is definitely my favorite way to eat grilled chicken! This Asian-inspired dressing just MAKES this salad. So tasty!

Homemade Baked Beans from Scratch

Large pot showing Homemade Baked Beans from Scratch dried beans recipe

I need to have a summer party just so I can make this huge batch of baked bean goodness. A favorite!

I hope you enjoy these healthy summer recipes! Let me know which ones you try!

 

 

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