Beat the Heat With These Cold Treats

As the days are getting warmer, our appetite for different foods might change. You’ll want cold, refreshing snacks and meals to fuel and cool you down! Things like on the go items to take on a walk, post/pre workout fuel, or quick easy “no oven” meals so you don’t have to turn on the heat. Well I’ve gathered you all here to give you just that! 

Here are some of my favorite recipes from renowned food scientists and dieticians: 

Jessica Gavin - Certified Culinary Scientist

Make Your Own Homemade Fruit Popsicles (printable version is linked) 

Peach Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles

Minty Watermelon Popsicles

Blackberry Lemon Popsicles

Orange Mango Coconut Popsicles

No Cook Cilantro Lime Crab Tacos - Rachel from Simple Seasonal 

Crab Salad

• ⅓ C fresh lime juice

• 2 Tbsp olive oil

• ¼ tsp chipotle chili powder*

• ⅛ tsp black pepper

• ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro

• 16 oz lump crab meat

• ½ C diced and drained fresh tomatoes

• ⅓ C finely chopped red onion

• ⅓ C finely chopped sweet yellow pepper

Honey Cilantro Sour Cream

• 1 C sour cream

• 2 Tbsp honey

• 1 Tbsp minced cilantro

Extras

• 1 thinly sliced hass avocado

• 8 soft taco shells

Sheela Prakash - Registered Dietitian

Easy Shrimp Ceviche with Avocado

• 1 pound peeled and deveined raw medium shrimp

• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 2 lemons)

• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (from 2 to 3 limes)

• 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped

• 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped

• 1 medium jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (about 3 tablespoons)

• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems

• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1 medium avocado

• Tortilla chips, for serving (optional)

Enjoy!