Memorial Day weekend is right around the corner, friends! What are your plans to celebrate? We’re heading up to the cabin with family and I couldn’t be more excited!
Since food is such a big part of any holiday weekend, I wanted to share some of my favorite summer recipes that would be perfect to add to your Memorial Day weekend menu.
MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD
This Mediterranean Pasta Salad is quick and easy to make, packed full of fiber, gluten-free and vegan. It’s tossed with a zesty lemon-herb dressing and fresh basil. Perfect for a summer picnic!
CHOPPED THAI PEANUT QUINOA SALAD
Delicious plant-based Chopped Thai Peanut Quinoa Salad with a tasty peanut dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner and tastes even better the second day! Super healthy, and high in fiber and protein. This simple salad recipe is a 30-minute meal and a great way to save money and fuel your body with nutritious food.
CHICKPEA FREE HUMMUS
This Chickpea-Free Hummus is made with zucchini and tahini and is the perfect dip to pair with fresh vegetables. Ready in 10 minutes!
VEGAN TURTLE BROWNIES
These vegan turtle brownies are rich, decadent, and so delicious! Made with black beans and topped with date caramel, crushed pecans, and chocolate chips. Vegan and gluten-free.
PUPPY CHOW (DAIRY-FREE)
This Gluten-Free and Vegan “Puppy Chow” recipe is just as delicious but has a healthier spin to it by using coconut oil and dairy-free chocolate. Made with only 5 clean ingredients and has no refined sugar. Ready in under 30 minutes!
ALMOND BUTTER CRUNCH BARS
Crispy Almond Butter Crunch Bars made with only 5 simple ingredients. This perfectly sweet and crunchy vegan treat is made with puffed cereal, almond butter, maple syrup, and dark chocolate. These no-bake bars taste just like a Scotcheroo, but have a healthier spin to them!
VEGAN ALMOND BUTTER TWIX BARS
These healthy almond butter twix bars are a homemade, better for you version of the candy bars we all love. They have a layer of almond flour shortbread, an almond butter middle, and a dark chocolate topping. Naturally sweetened, vegan and gluten-free!
RAW VEGAN LIME CHEESECAKE BARS
These raw vegan lime cheesecake bars are a refreshing, healthy, and delicious dessert! Store them in the freezer and enjoy them anytime!
RAW VEGAN RASPBERRY COCONUT BARS
These decadent raw vegan raspberry coconut bars are the perfect summer treat. Made with an oat and date crust, cashew and coconut filling with fresh, juicy raspberries. Vegan, gluten-free, and no refined sugar.
FLOURLESS CHICKPEA PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
Secretly healthy flourless peanut butter chocolate chip cookies made with chickpeas, peanut butter, pure maple syrup and dairy-free chocolate chips. You can’t tell they’re made with chickpeas because they taste exactly like a chewy peanut butter chocolate chip cookie! The best part is that the chickpea cookie dough is vegan (and so delicious), so you can enjoy it with a spoon!
If you try this recipe, let me know! I love seeing your comments, ratings, and photos tagged #livingwellwithnic on Instagram. Cheers, friends!
