These zucchini noodles are so tasty and good for you, you won’t miss regular pasta noodles! Perfect for vegetarians, these noodles can be easily made using a Spiralizer. But don’t stop with zucchini! Try it with carrots or yellow squash! Keep reading for the super easy and healthy recipe!

Creamy Zucchini Noodle Pasta

Ingredients

• 3 zucchini
• 1 yellow squash made into noodles by a Spiralizer
• Slow Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Cream Sauce (recipe from The Glorious Vegetables of Italy by Domenica Marchetti)
• 1 pint yellow cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• 1 pint red cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 shallot, minced
• 2 fresh thyme sprigs
• 1 handful chopped fresh basil
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
• olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Place cherry tomatoes cut side up on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle on salt and pepper. Roast at 275 F for 1 1/2 hours.
2. Heat butter in a saute pan over medium heat. When the butter is melted and foamy, add in shallot and cook until soft.
3. Add in tomatoes and any juices on the baking sheet. Add in thyme and pour in cream. Sprinkle half the cheese over the tomatoes and into the cream.
4. Heat on low until it begins to simmer. Turn off the heat and add in basil.
5. In a large saute pan, drizzle it with olive oil and place zucchini noodles on top. Cook them gently and toss until slightly wilted but still al dente.
6. Place noodles onto a plate and spoon sauce on top. Add more parmesan cheese.

 Photos and recipe: Proud Italian Cook.

These popsicles are made with creamy Greek yogurt and blueberries. Try using different berries or combinations of berries for a different flavor. Serve them for dessert after a delicious BBQ, or eat them as a healthy snack.

Blueberry Yogurt Popsicles

Enjoy these healthy popsicles guilt-free as a snack or dessert. Try making them with raspberries or strawberries for a different take on this yummy snack.

Ingredients

• 1 cup Greek Yogurt
• 1/4 cup milk
• 4 tbsp honey
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

Instructions

1. In a bowl, pour the milk into the yogurt and mix well.
2. Add in honey and mix. Taste for sweetness.
3. Place blueberries at the bottom of your molds, spoon in half of the yogurt mixture, and add more blueberries. Place sticks into the molds. Divide the rest of the yogurt mixture into the molds and top with blueberries.
4. Freeze for 5 hours or overnight.

Photos: Give Recipe.

We enjoy light snacks and meals during the summer, and who doesn’t? Light food that’s easy to prepare and requires no cooking is welcome during these hot summer days. This granola fruit salad can be made with any of your favorite fruits and favorite yogurt. Healthy granola adds crunch and sweetness to this salad, and we encourage you to try it for yourself – you won’t be disappointed!

Healthy Summer Granola Fruit Salad

Try this granola fruit salad for a healthy snack during these hot summer days. Customize it with your favorite fruit and yogurt, and don’t forget the crunchy granola!

Ingredients

• 1 6 oz. container Key Lime yogurt
• 1 small pineapple, chopped
• 1 cantaloupe, chopped
• 2 cups green grapes
• 1 cup strawberries, chopped
• 1 cup blueberries
• ½ cup honey almond granola

Instructions

1. Add all the fruit to a large bowl and top with the yogurt. Toss until combined.
2. Put the salad in the fridge until it’s ready to serve. When serving, sprinkle with granola.

Photos: Carl’s Bad Cravings.

Watermelons are a vitamin-rich fruit that contain anti-inflammatory and antioxidant health benefits. They’re also great to keep you hydrated during the hot summer months, and are composed of 92% water. Making your own healthy watermelon slushies has got to be the easiest recipe we’ve posted! Whip up your own batch in a snap, kids and adults alike will love it!

Puree 6 cups of chopped and seedless watermelon in a blender until smooth. Pour into a container and freeze. When ready to serve, take it out of the freezer and allow it to thaw slightly. Mash it with a fork and serve into cups.

Photos: She Knows, Rachel Cooks, Lose Baby Weight.

Salads are great for summer – they’re light, healthy, and easy to put together, as they require no cooking! So, take a break from the stove with this tasty salad! In this Tex-Mex southwestern salad, we used corn, beans, cilantro, avocado, tomatoes, and romaine lettuce. Garnished with tortilla strips, and drizzled with a cilantro-lime dressing, this salad is fresh and light, perfect for the summer heat.

Tex-Mex Southwestern Salad With Cilantro Lime Dressing

A healthy salad with beans, corn, tomatoes, tortilla strips, and avocados. The dressing is made of cilantro, Greek yogurt, lime, and olive oil. Protein packed, this salad is sure to get the stamp of approval from everyone!

Ingredients for the salad

• 5 cups romaine lettuce (chopped)
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (cut in half)
• 1/2 cup canned corn kernels (drained)
• 1/2 cup canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves (chopped)
• 1 avocado (halved, seeded, peeled and diced)
• 1/2 cup tortilla strips

Ingredients for the dressing

• 1 cup cilantro (stems removed)
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 garlic cloves
• juice of 1 lime
• pinch of salt
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

1. For the dressing, combine cilantro, yogurt, garlic, lime juice and salt in a food processor. Blend well, then add olive oil and vinegar and blend again until smooth.
2. Place romaine lettuce in a bowl and top with tomatoes, black beans, corn, and cilantro.
3. Pour dressing on top of the salad and toss gently. Add in avocado and stir.
4. Serve immediately and garnish with the tortilla strips.

Photos: Damn Delicious.