Whether you are headed on a summer road trip or just want to make an easy summer time meal plan so you can spend less time in the kitchen, this collection of healthy and easy summer recipes might be what you are looking for. We have everything from an easy prep breakfast to a no cook dinner to guarantee your time in the kitchen will be kept to a minimum so you can enjoy the most of the summer months.
Easy Breakfast Recipes
Breakfast is one of those meals that easily gets ignored. We need something fast and something that requires little thought as we head out the door. That is why when I found these simple recipes that just level up the basics are perfect for the summer.
For a protein packed breakfast, try these breakfast tacos from Downshiftology. Make it even easier by frying up some bacon and chopping your onions the day before.
Raspberry Peach Breakfast Parfait
This make ahead breakfast parfait from Iowa Girl Eats is the perfect summer morning meal. Super easy to throw together the night before, there is no excuse to skip breakfast the next day.
Level up your morning yogurt by turning it into a classic parfait like this one from The Recipe Rebel.
Take your morning bagel up a notch (and make it fun for the kiddos) with these Bagel Fruit Pizzas from My Everyday Table.
Great for anytime of the day but why not start your morning with this quinoa salad from Two Peas and Their Pod. Loaded with fruit, this powerhouse salad is sure to give you lots of energy to get through your morning.
Healthy Summer Lunch Recipes
Lunch is a tricky meal to get creative with. We are often not at home during the lunch hours and are forced to either eat out or pack a boring sandwich. These ideas give a healthy dose of creativity to your boring old go-to recipes.
Up your quesadilla game by adding some veggies and feta cheese for a Mediterranean twist with this recipe from Tasty Oven.
Chicken Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
This recipe from Jessica Gavin is quick to make from scratch or you can make it faster and sub some precooked or leftover chicken. Hot tip: Make it for dinner and make extra to take with you for lunch the next day!
Sushi is great but sometimes we don’t have the time to do the whole roll thing. This sushi bowl from Simply Homecooked is a great way to get the flavors of sushi with less work. And it is easier to transport too!
Get your veggie fix with this veggie-filled wrap from Recipes From a Pantry.
This Mediterranean Lunch Box from Gathering Dreams is the perfect take with you healthy lunchtime recipe.
Healthy Summer Recipes for Dinner
By the time the end of the day comes you don’t have much energy to be creative in the kitchen (especially when it is hot and sticky). Here are some quick, cookless, and yummy dinner recipes that are sure to be a hit for any taste.
Ok, so this one maybe isn’t so healthy but it is easy and sure to be a hit with the kiddos. Want some true summer comfort food, try this recipe from Homemade Heather.
Super simple, these fajitas from Zona’s Lazy Recipes are ready in 15 minutes.
Shredded Chicken Parmesan Sliders
A great way to use up leftover or precooked chicken, these Chicken Parmesan Sliders from Practically Homemade are simple and delicious.
Nothing says a healthy summer dinner like this Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad recipe from The Littlest Crumb.
Customizable, easy, and quick this Shrimp Poke Bowl from Allergy Free Alaska is a great summer dinnertime pick.
Healthy Summer Recipes
There you have it – a work week’s worth of easy and cool summer recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Which one are you excited to try? I think I will save some of these recipes for our next road trip.
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