Summer is officially here and if our 90+ degree weather is any indication it is here to stay! But I’m not complaining. I live for the sun and we have had it in abundance all week. Keeping cool, hydrated, and sweat free is what the dog days of the summer are all about. This week’s menu reflects the cool, low key, and easy going mantra that I have adopted for the summer. Hopefully you are enjoying good times and sunny weather as much as I am.
Stay cool,
the gluten free chef
Breakfasts
Pina Colada Smoothie (from Blend) Recipe courtesy of Simply Artisanal
Double Chocolate Chip Cherry Muffins w/Plain Greek Yogurt
Apricot Melon Fruit Salad w/Udi’s Original Gluten Free Granola
Banana Carrot Spinach Blast w/ Kind Bar
Gluten free Oatmeal w/Apples & Toasted Walnuts
Roasted Strawberries & Gluten Free Rice Chex
Dinners
Summer Minestrone Pasta Salad (Recipe & Photo courtesy of Prevention RD)
Naked Turkey Brushetta Burger (Recipe & Photo courtesy of Skinnytaste)
Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad w/Grilled Chicken
Tomato Basil Pesto Pasta
Lemon Thyme Talapia w/Spinach Greens
Chipotle Lobster & Avocado Wraps (Recipe & Photo courtesy of Skinnytaste) w/ Homemade Tortillas*use Udi’s gluten free tortilla wraps
Recipe of the Week: Red White & Blue No-Bake Cheesecake (Recipe courtesy of Yahoo Shine)
Bonus Drink of the Week: Strawberry Lemonade
For more gluten free menu planning ideas visit Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures
For paleo, gluten, & dairy free recipes visit Elana’s Pantry
For recipes that combine whole foods with and Weight Watcher’s savvy visit Everyday Maven
For lunch ideas visit Oh My Veggies
For lunch box and super kid friendly recipe ideas visit I’m A Celiac