Summer is the perfect time of year for trying new things, especially new foods as there are so many fruits and vegetables in season. Healthy eating doesn't have to mean cutting out all of the foods you love, it's all about balance and making smart choices. It's so much easier than people think to make healthy eating taste delicious. If you're into cooking or just simply a food lover, these recipes may be worth checking out.
Peanut Soba Spring Rolls -- Love & Lemons.
This recipe is an interesting take on the traditional spring roll, and incorporates fresh ingredients and flavors that work well together.
Banana Berry Smoothie Bowl -- Beachbody Blog.
Smoothie bowls are really popular right now, and this recipe is perfect to try out the trendy breakfast meal. It can also easily be modified to fit your taste!
Caprese Avocado Toast -- Two Peas & Their Pod.
Avocado toast is another popular food item, and this recipe combines the basic avocado toast with a fresh caprese twist that's perfect for the summer.
Kale Salad Bowl -- I Will Not Eat Oysters.
Salad bowls are perfect for when you're in the mood for something light that is still substantial. This recipe with ingredients like sweet potatoes and chickpeas is worth trying this summer.
Spicy Shrimp Tacos -- Pinch of Yum.
Taco recipes using fresh ingredients become popular in the summer. These shrimp tacos are zesty and flavorful, and their simplicity makes them easy to throw together.
Asian Sesame Salad with Siracha Salmon -- For the Love of Basil.
This salad is very different from your traditional salad, and the Asian flavor that the recipe creates is worth adding to your summer diet.
Grill Roasted Corn Salad -- The Healthy Foodie.
Corn is an ingredient that is best during the summer season, and this salad combines it with other elements to really enhance the corn flavor.
Raw, Vegan Blackberry Cheesecake Bars -- The Full Helping.
This recipe is so easy to make and if you didn't know they were vegan, you would never be able to tell.
Healthy Chipotle Chicken Sweet Potato Skins -- Half Baked Harvest.
The sweet potato is a delicious ingredient that is good for you. This recipe jazzes them up a bit and won't make you miss other alternative ingredients.
Oatmeal Coconut Raspberry Bars -- Amandeleine.
For the sweet tooth, these oatmeal coconut raspberry bars are a healthier option to replace the usual cupcakes and cookies.
Chipotle Black Bean Burgers -- Bev Cooks.
While I love a good burger as much as the next person, these black bean burgers are perfect for when you want something delicious but are trying to keep a healthier diet.