Refreshing Summer Recipes
Berry Chia Pudding
With the summer comes a packed schedule for many students. Whether you have just started an internship or have a summer job, sometimes it can be hard to make time for the most important meal of the day– breakfast. Here’s a go-to easy to prepare berry chia pudding perfect for a busy summer schedule.
Summer is great for many reasons, especially the fresh produce. It feels like everywhere you turn there is a local farmers market to pick up your weekly produce. We’ve got you covered on your next fruit-filled breakfast to incorporate in your everyday routine! This seven ingredient recipe is full of healthy omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, iron and calcium.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups blackberries, raspberries and/or diced mango (fresh or frozen), divided
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole-milk plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup granola
Directions
- Puree 1 and 1/4 cups fruit and milk in a blender or food processor until smooth. Scrape into a medium bowl; mix in chia, syrup and vanilla.
- Divide the pudding between two bowls, layering each serving with 1/4 cup of the remaining fruit, 1/4 cup yogurt and 2 tablespoons granola.
- Divide the pudding between two bowls, layering each serving with 1/4 cup of the remaining fruit, 1/4 cup yogurt and 2 tablespoons granola.
This recipe is courtesy of EatingWell.
Watermelon Mojito
In need of a refreshing summer drink? Try a Mojito, which originated in Cuba and is typically served in a highball glass. This take on a classic summer Mojito omits the typical refined sugars, while making sure it stays delicious. And it can be turned into a mocktail by replacing the rum with club soda. This is sure to become a warm weather favorite and is perfect for sitting poolside!
Ingredients
- ½ oz. fresh lime juice
- ½ cup of cut up watermelon
- 5 mint leaves
- sparkling water / soda water
- 1 cup of ice
- 1 ½ oz. white rum (optional)
- ½ oz honey / agave (optional)
- 1 lime wedge
Directions
- Blend the watermelon cubes to create a puree.
- Combine the watermelon puree, lime juice and sweetener to desired glass and stir.
- Muddle 5 mint leaves in juice mixture.
- Pour in white rum (omit if making this a mocktail).
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Top off with sparkling water / club soda.
- Garnish with a lime.
Pro tip: If you do not own a blender you can always muddle the watermelon as well! This recipe is courtesy of the real food Dieticians.