Summer is one of the best seasons of the year! The food is great, and days are full of fun! Fortunately, everyone must eat tons of icicles in order to keep themselves hydrated because of the heat. Here are some recipes for those awesome, long hot days.
Recipe and photo Credit to: backbynature.com
These Popsicles are great for a day at the beach or pool!
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
1 cup chocolate milk (almond milk can be used)
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups Vanilla Greek Yogurt
Directions:
In a small saucepan over medium in low heat, melt chocolate chips until smooth. Then add in milk and increase the heat to medium. Bring to a slight boil. The. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.
Whisk in vanilla and Greek yogurt until incorporated.
Pour the chocolate mixture into Popsicles molds and place in the freezer for one hour. Then, remove from the freezer and place the Popsicle sticks inside and freeze for another 5 hours.
Healthy Tuna Salad Wraps (makes about 1-2 wraps)
It is important to have a well balanced healthy diet with a ton of protein! Here is a delicious recipe you will crave over and over!
Ingredients:
1 can solid white albacore tuna
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup red onion
2 tablespoons mayo (or 1/3 mashed avocado)
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper
Romaine lettuce
Directions:
Combine tuna, celery, onion, mayo, red wine vinegar, pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until combined.
Spoon tuna into lettuce stalks. Fold the sides of the lettuce over and eat it like a wrap!
Best Ever Avocado Egg Salad (1 serving)
Eggs are an amazing cheap and healthy protein! This delicious egg salad combines the perfect amount of protein and fat to fuel your day.
Eggs are an amazing cheap and healthy protein! This delicious egg salad combines the perfect amount of protein and fat to fuel your day.
Photo credit to: theroastedroot.com
Ingredients:
2 hard boiled eggs
1/2 avocado, mashed
Pinch salt, pepper
Sprinkle garlic powder and onion powder
Directions:
Mash both eggs in a bowl until small chunks form. Add in the avocado, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Serve over a salad, spinach, in a wrap or on its own!
Enjoy the summer!
By: Dalya Rubin