Easy And Healthy Summer Recipes

Summers can be exciting. But amidst all the festivities and fun, it takes a lot of effort and action to strike a balance between fun and fit. Always prepare yourself with healthy meals and drinks to remain fit and fresh throughout the summer. So here’s some easy and fun tips to help spice up your healthy summer meals.

So celebrate this summer with a few selected recipes of luscious treats including fresh salads, light main meals, and fruity desserts! Let’s get started! ;)

1.Shaker Salad

In simple words, this is basically a salad in jar. It is super portable and can be carried to any occasions - school, meetings, practices and so on.

What’s Required?

1. A mason jar

2. Fruits and vegetables of your choice

Preparation

1. Cut your salad choices into small pieces

2. Fill up the mason jar layer-by-layer

3. Top it up with any salad dressing of your choice (optional)

4. Shake it up slightly

5. Refrigerate until used

TA DA!!!!!!!!!

2.Cucumber-Mint Lemonade

This is by far the most easiest and refreshing lemonade I’ve tried out. A dash of mint leaves and you’ve got in hand - the perfect end to a summer menu.

What’s Required?

1. 1/4th piece of a cucumber

2. Mint leaves

3. Three spoons of Lemon juice

4. One spoon of sugar

5. Water

Preparation

1. Crush the pieces of cucumber in a cup.

2. Add some mint leaves and sugar.

3. Top it off with lemon juice and a cup of water

4. Mix it well using a spoon and use the sieve bottle (or even a normal sieve) to filter the lemonade.

5. Refrigerate it(optional) and you're done!

3. Choco-Banana Cookies

Sure cookies = choco chip cookies ONLY! But why not ditch our go-to choice this summer for some delish banana cookies?Well yeah not everyone's a banana person, but why not give it a chance? Because, it is DEFINITELY WORTH A TRY! (also, super affordable and easy to cook)

What’s Required?

1. A banana

2. One tsp vanilla essence

3. Half a cup of mini chocolate chips

4. 1/3rd cup of butter

5. One cup of flour

6. One tsp baking powder

7. Baking sheet

Preparation

1. Empty all the ingredients into a mixer bowl

2. Mix it until it looks like cookie dough.

3. Cover the pan with baking sheet.

4. Roll the dough into small balls and evenly spread the on the pan

5. Pop the cookies into the oven in 400 degree fahrenheit for 10 minutes until it's cooked.

6. Its oven ready! :)

4. Fruity popsicles

What dessert says summer better than yummy fruit popsicle filled with sweetened juices or yogurts of your choice? As amazing as it looks, it also tastes as good as anything you get from top-end stores! but, much more affordable and customized according to your tastebuds ;)

What's Required?

1. Kiwi, plums, grape or any summer fruit of your choice.

2. Mix of berries (optional)

3. Lemon juice

4. Popsicle mould

Preparation

1. Peel and cut the fruits into really small pieces( you don't want a fruit dripping sloppy popsicle)

2. Fill the popsicle mould with fruits in random order and top it off by pouring lemon juice.

3. Place the lid and close the popsicle mod.

4. Freeze

5. You can try out the recipe by using different flavored juices or even yogurt of your choice instead of lemon juice.

These are a few easy recipes I've come across and tried out successfully. What about you?

Happy cooking! :)))))