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Skip to Recipe Having grown up in a tropical country, summers have always been associated with juicy mangoes and all the mango-lovers here will vouch that the taste is unparalleled! Since the mango season is short-lived, I love to integrate them into as many recipes as possible from Fresh Mango Salsa to Mango Strawberry Popsicles. This Coconut Mango Chia Seed Pudding is a nourishing and satisfying breakfast that comes together in no time and is exactly what you would want to wake up to all summer long. Chia seeds are combined with coconut milk to create a luscious pudding and topped with sweet pureed mango. Creamy, delicious, and bursting with bright tropical flavors, this Pudding is also naturally vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free. If you’re fond of Chia pudding, you can also try my popular Blueberry Chia Seed Pudding Why You Will Love this Recipe ...

Skip to Recipe If I could eat only one dessert for the rest of my life then that would be chocolate brownie. One bite of it makes me forget all my woes but then I am weighed down with the guilt that comes along. Enter these Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Brownies. Yes. You heard me. If the thought of a chocolate treat with zucchini sounds weird, and before you turn around and run away with disgust, please read the whole post. These Chocolate Zucchini Brownies are the dream of every chocolate lover! They are moist, gooey, and sinfully decadent. Plus, you will never taste the zucchini in them, trust me! Why use Zucchini in Baking? Zucchini is a magical ingredient just like bananas or applesauce when it comes to baking. The green veggie gives a wonderful texture and adds moistness making the baked goods rich, soft, and delicious. Also, it is a great way of sneaking in an extra serving of vegetables while enjoying a dec...

Skip to Recipe No-cook summer meals can be a lifesaver, especially when the sun is blazing in through your windows, and all you want to do is sit and relax without breaking a sweat in the kitchen. For those sticky, sweaty, sweltering days, recipes like this Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad come to our rescue. Easy, light, and refreshing- this salad is an ode to all things summer. Juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, homemade pesto, and pasta are all tossed together to make this colorful and vibrant salad. Though the ingredients are simple, the flavors are incredible. We love this so much that it shows up at our dinner table a few times during the summer months. Why You will love this Salad? This salad is a no fuss recipe that calls for only a handful of ingredients, comes together in less than 20 minutes and with very little effort. Whether you're looking for a quick healthy lunch, or you are making this for a potl...

Skip to Recipe Hot summer days call for a cold scoop of creamy ice cream. The transcendental feeling of every spoon sliding down the throat makes the weather enjoyable. Though there are endless options available in the market nowadays, nothing can beat the joy of making ice cream at home. If you had always wanted to make it at home, but the absence of an ice cream maker was the only hurdle in your way then you have come to the right place. This Cookies and Cream Icecream is no-churn ice cream that comes together with just 4 ingredients and does not require any fancy equipment. It combines vanilla ice cream with crème-filled Oreo cookies. Smooth, creamy, decadent, this will easily rival any premium brand available at the stores. We have a container of this dreamy ice cream in our freezer all through summer. The recipe is egg free, which means you don't have to fuss about tempering eggs vigilantly over the stove. Even ...

Skip to Recipe Summer has officially begun, which means it's time to kick back and relax outdoors with friends and good food. I like to entertain friends at home and want it to be a place where everyone feels welcome and well attended to. Even though I love to flood the table with food that takes me hours to prepare, at times I have to keep reminding myself that it is not always the food, but the good company and the time spent that make the best memories. If you want to spend the maximum time outdoors enjoying the beautiful weather while entertaining friends, burgers are a great casual yet delicious meal. Though the thought of making them at home can seem daunting, take the time to craft your own and that extra effort will be worth it. Tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned, this Classic Cheeseburger is perfect for your next summer backyard BBQ party or gathering and is guaranteed to please everyone! You do not re...

Skip to Recipe The weather was incredibly hot last weekend! The scorching sun forced us to stay indoors and we spent most of our time sipping on lemonades. I have a deeply ingrained love for lemonade. With a single sip, I time-travel to those carefree summer days of childhood when calories didn't matter. While the classic lemonade always hit the spot, I created a fruit lemonade that is flavourful, low in calories, and can be enjoyed by both kids and adults. The Cherry Lemonade is a fresh and vibrant twist on the classic lemonade. With just a handful of ingredients, this will be ready in no time! This lemonade strikes a good balance between sweetness and tartness, and it is this combination that makes it a crowd-pleaser. The drink is gorgeous and impressive enough for pool parties, BBQs or a nice treat to give yourself after a long day at work! Though the recipe is non-alcoholic, you can create an adult vers...

Skip to Recipe What does summer mean to you? For me, summer is all about sunshine, beaches, popsicles, barbeques, and refreshing beverages. I love drinks made with fresh fruits that quench my thirst and at the same time keep the body hydrated and rejuvenated against the scorching heat. Easy to make, low in calories, and incredibly refreshing, this Watermelon Strawberry Agua Fresca is perfect for backyard BBQs, gatherings, or when you need something to help you cool off! Watermelon has high water content and keeps you refreshed during summers, while fresh strawberries are a fantastic source of vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants. What is Agua Fresca? Agua Fresca, translated as “fresh water', is a popular non-alcoholic drink in Mexico that is made by blending any fruit with sugar, lime juice, and cold water. If you’re looking for more Summer Recipes, you can also try Easy Pineapple Salsa...