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10 Delicious And Healthy Summer Recipes That Will Keep You In Shape

Summer is on its way, which for many of us, means its time to start getting into shape! Maintaining a healthy diet is essential to stay in shape, but it’s important not to deprive yourself of delicious flavors. Healthy food can be delicious too, so it’s important you try out different recipes to keep your diet interesting. We’ve made life a bit easier for you by finding these healthy summer recipes. They’re full of fresh ingredients and vibrant flavours, so you won’t feel like you’re on a diet at all!

1. Brighten Up Your Day With This Quinoa Fruit Salad

If you’re after something that’s light and refreshing, this fruit salad is a good choice. It’s full of protein, nutrients and fiber, and can be thrown together in under 10 minutes. Check it out here:

2. Mix Sweet And Savoury With This Thai Peanut Salad

This healthy summer recipe is packed full of flavours, from sweet to salty to spicy. With so many different flavours going on, it’ll be hard to get bored with your diet. Find the recipe here

3. Get Inspired By Tacos With This Vegan Salad

Is there anything worse than craving tacos while on a diet? Luckily for us, this taco salad exists. It’s full healthy ingredients, but it’s the black beans andMexicann spices that fool you into thinking you’re eating a taco. Don’t take our word for it? Try it yourself here

4. Try Something Different With This Watermelon Fennel Gazpacho

Gazpacho is a cold soup that originates in Spain, so its a healthy summer recipe for when you’re sick of salads. We’re inspired by the bold flavours in this gazpacho. The watermelon and fennel combination is perfect for foodies who want to try something new! Find the recipe here:

5. Get Inspired By Vietnam With These Rice Paper Rolls

Vietnamese rice paper rolls are so delicious and healthy it should be a crime. They’re packed full of healthy vegetables that offer flavour and crunch. We love it served with peanut sauce, but you can be creative with your dipping sauce. Check out this healthy summer recipe for rice paper rolls here

6. Go Vegan With This Delicious And Healthy Pasta Salad

Let’s be real. PASTA IS LIFE. Just because you’re trying to be healthy, doesn’t mean you have to give up pasta. When paired with healthy vegetables, pasta can actually be guilt-free! The internet is full of healthy summer recipes that turn pasta into a healthy dish. At the moment, we’re living for this vegan pasta salad which makes the whole ‘diet’ easier. 

7. Indulge Your Sweet Tooth With This Cherry Smoothie Bowl

Smoothie bowls are always a good choice for summer. They’re easy to make and are full of endless combinations of your favourite fruits and nuts. This cherry and cacao combination is the perfect combo if you’re after something with deep and indulgent flavours. Check it out here

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8. Get Creative With This Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl

It can be hard finding healthy summer recipes that are easy to make, but this buddha bowl does the trick. All the ingredients are raw, so all you have to do is throw them together! Follow the recipe here

9. Explore Smokey Flavours With These Grilled Veggie Skewers

When we think of summer, we think of barbecues. It can be hard to find healthy recipes to grill, but skewers are a great alternative as you can skewer pretty much anything!  Vegetables are a healthy choice, but it’s really up to you what you choose. These skewers have a delicious chimichurri sauce that is packed full of flavour. Check the recipe out here

10. Feel Satisfied With This Hearty Roasted Potato Salad

We searched the internet to find healthy summer recipes for your favourite foods, and this has got to be our favourite! Lo and behold, a healthy potato salad! Follow the recipe here:

Feeling as hungry as we are? Tell us your favorite recipes in the comments below!

Feature image source: https://foodwithfeeling.com/chickpea-sweet-potato-buddha-bowl/
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Elizabeth Harrington

I am a Writing and Publishing student at RMIT, Melbourne, keen to build my writing portfolio and pursue a career in publishing. I am currently working on a YA fantasy novel.

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