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Summer grilling season has arrived, & with it, the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
While for many this is a somber occasion, but it’s also a time to gather with loved ones & appreciate the simple joys in life, like gathering for a good meal in the beautiful outdoors.
To keep achieving your summer body goals & to feel good during your cookout, check out these delicious & healthy Memorial Day recipes that everyone will enjoy!
Low-Carb Mushroom Burger
Forget the bread! Enjoy this delicious burger sandwiched between a portobello mushroom & melted Pepper Jack cheese topped with caramelized onions. Check out the recipe from Living Chirpy here.
Honey Garlic Sticky Ribs
If you’re in the mood for something other than burgers, try this Honey Garlic Sticky Ribs recipe from RockRecipes.com. The Asian-inspired glaze is finger-licking good, but it uses honey instead of sugar for a naturally-sweetened recipe. Check out the recipe here.
Healthy Crockpot BBQ Chicken
Don’t have a grill? No problem! Try this easy & healthy Crockpot BBQ Chicken recipe from Skinny Fitalicious. It only has three ingredients, & all you have to do is throw them all in a Crockpot & cook it on low for 6-8 hours (or on high for 3-4 hours). It could not be simpler for a day of entertaining. Check out the recipe here.
Cauliflower Fauxtato Salad
It wouldn’t be Memorial Day without some creamy potato salad. Try this lighter recipe from Whole New Mom that uses cauliflower instead of potatoes. It’s still just as rich & filling, thanks to the vegan cashew sauce that’s used in place of mayonnaise. Check it out here.
Coconut Greek Yogurt Fruit Salad
I love fresh fruit at any party – that’s always the platter I grab from first. But, if you would rather have a fruit dish than a fruit platter, try this nutty & bright Coconut Greek Yogurt Fruit Salad from Skinny Fitalicious. It combines berries with nonfat Greek yogurt & unsweetened coconut for a tasty dish that’s filled with healthy fats & protein, without adding any extra sugar! You could sub in your favorite fruits for different flavors. Check out the recipe here.
Low-Carb Greek Yogurt Broccoli Salad
Broccoli salad is another one of my favorite dishes at any event. Get some greens on the table with this delicious low-carb, high-protein Greek Yogurt Broccoli Salad from Skinny Fitalicious. All of your guests are going to be asking you for the recipe. Check it out here.
Paleo Coleslaw
You can still enjoy coleslaw without having to layer it with endless globs of mayonnaise & cups of sugar. This Paleo Coleslaw recipe from Paleo Cupboard uses apple cider vinegar, olive oil, & raw honey to create a light & subtly sweet coleslaw recipe that everyone is going to love. Check out the recipe here.
Strawberry Watermelon Popsicles
Need to cool off during the hot day? Try these delicious, naturally-sweet Strawberry Watermelon Popsicles from One Lovely Life. It’s a vegan & paleo recipe with no-added sugar – all you need is watermelon, strawberries, one lime, & popsicle molds. Check out the recipe here.
Triple Berry Cobbler
If you are in need of a red, white & blue dessert to end the evening, try this delicious Triple Berry Cobbler recipe from Whole New Mom. It uses liquid stevia instead of sugar, so the only sugar you get from this dish is from the berries themselves! And there are two topping options: One is grain-free & low-carb, & the other is egg-free. No matter which diet you are following or what accommodations your guests need, you can modify this dessert to be a dish everyone will enjoy. Check it out here.
Homemade Marshmallows
Want to end the evening with a campfire & s’mores? Try these delicious Sugar-Free Marshmallows from Whole New Mom! By using a low-carb sweetener, these tasty confections are a low-carb & Keto dream, & it gets rid of all that nasty corn syrup that is in normal marshmallows. Get the recipe here.
Thank you to our veterans & to the service men & women we have lost who have given us the opportunity to gather safely with our loved ones. Let us always remember & honor those who have courageously given their lives for us.