Easy Summer Meals
Summer is often a time when we are on the go and life becomes busy. It can be easy to get into a rut when it comes to mealtimes. Plus it’s hot out and who wants to cook in the heat? You asked for some of my go to meals that work for me and my family and here they are. Enjoy!
Bowls
The summer is the time for fresh fruits and veggies and I do my best to incorporate as many of them in every meal as possible. Bowls are a way to have options out for everyone to customize their own meal and keep everyone happy and full. Bonus points - when I prep the veggies for one meal, I cut and wash them all and store them in the fridge to have for snacks and other meals throughout the week.
When I’m preparing what I’m serving each night I pick one protein, one carb, any veggies I have on hand, pick a sauce or two and maybe some extra seeds and things. It’s purely mix and match with what I have on hand. I’ve included some examples that might help you to get started.
Protein Examples
Chicken - BBQ or Rotisserie
Chickpeas
Black beans
Salmon
Tuna
Eggs - hardboiled or fried
Cottage cheese
Carb Examples
Roasted Potatoes
Pasta
Rice
Bread
Tortilla Chips
Quinoa
Orzo
Produce Examples
Cucumbers
Carrots
Beets - shredded/boiled/roasted
Cauliflower
Kale - raw or chips
Spinach
Lettuce
Peppers
Fresh herbs
Any fruit that’s in season - cherries, apples, blueberries etc
Zucchini - raw or roasted
Broccoli - raw/boiled/roasted
Sauce Examples
Pesto
Vinaigrette
Tahini Garlic Sauce
Salad Dressing
Salsa
Hummus
These are just a few examples of what I throw into my bowls but go with whatever floats your boat or whatever you can get at the store that day. If you’d like more ideas, check out my supper board on pinterest.
Breakfast for Supper
Another one of my goto summer meals is breakfast for supper. Maybe it’s waffles or pancakes, french toast, eggs and toast or baked oatmeal. It’s easy to throw in some fresh fruit or a smoothie too. Breakfast is always a hit around here and it’s easy to put together, has minimal dishes and makes everyone happy.
I hope this helps to give you a little inspiration as you make your way through the grind of feeding yourself and your littles daily. And if you’re looking for support to move your body throughout the rest of the summer, check out the Stronger Together Membership - 3 online live workouts a week, on demand library, strength programming, with all workouts available to you whether you are pregnant, postpartum and beyond.