Over 20+ Healthy and Delicious Recipes to Whip Up All Summer Long!

Raise your hand if you live for summer-ish recipes but you don’t have a grill or backyard..

..Yup, I feel you! There is nothing I love more than a juicy char grilled burger hot off the grill. But unfortunately we don’t have outdoor space where we live, so it makes those trips to my in-law’s and friends homes even better in the summer.

I have rounded up over 20 recipes that are a hit at any barbecues or summery (socially distanced) get togethers these days. You’ll see a mix of side dishes, various burgers that don’t require the grill and of course some delicious desserts.

A few of my favorite food/beverage items to keep around for summer too:

  • Spindrift – the BEST sparkling water to sip on and use to make cocktails and mocktails
  • Hu dark chocolate + crackers – a must have on hand for s’mores, baking and for making insane cheese/snackin’ boards (code RACHL for free shipping)
  • Simple mills crackers + cookies – these two are such staples over here. I love snacking on them and using them for recipes too.
  • Grass-fed/finished meats – we usually order online or snag from a local butcher or grocery store

If you make any of these recipes, don’t forget to tag me over on Instagram + comment below if you enjoy!

Healthy summer barbecue entree ideas:

Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes for an easy paleo dish, using chicken from my favorite grass-fed and grass-finished meat company!

Paleo Lamb Burgers with Sweet Potato BunsPaleo Sweet Potato Bun Lamb Burgers for an easy a delicious whole30 recipe!

Vegan Black Bean Burgers with Spicy Aioli Super easy and delicious homemade Vegan Black Bean Burgers with Spicy Aioli for a simple and healthy veggie burger recipe!

Healthy Homemade Salmon Burgers 

Oven-Baked Dijon Salmon Burgers made with just five gluten-free and dairy-free ingredients for an easy healthy dinner recipe!

Whole30 Veggie Burgers

Whole30 Veggie Burgers

Easy barbecue side dish ideas:

Charred Veggies with Avocado with Veggies

Charred Veggies with Grilled Avocado (vegan + grain-free)

Loaded Guacamole Sweet Potato Fries

Loaded Guacamole Baked Sweet Potato Fries for a delicious and flavorful french fry recipe that is gluten-free and dairy-free!

Oven-Baked Everything Bagel Spice Fries Oven-Baked Everything Bagel Spice Fries

Crispy Cauliflower Bites

Crispy Spicy Cauliflower Bites made with grain-free, gluten-free and dairy-free ingredients for an easy and tasty Whole30-friendly veggie recipe!

Vegan Tahini Casear Salad

The Best Vegan Creamy Tahini Caesar Salad made an easy 5-ingredient caesar dressing and tossed with delicious gluten-free breadcrumbs!

Healthy and Hearty Greek Veggie Pasta Salad Healthy and Hearty Greek Veggie Pasta Salad made with simple gluten-free ingredients for an easy homemade veggie pasta salad!

Crispy Japanese Sweet Potato Fries

japanese sweet potato fries

Healthy summery and classic desserts:

Grain-free Shortbread Peanut Butter Barshealthy shortbread cookies

Healthy Peanut Butter Cup Rice Crispy Treatspeanut butter rice crispy treats

The BEST Chocolate Chip Walnut CookiesThe BEST Classic Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies made with all gluten-free ingredients, no refined sugars and made with only a few key ingredients.

Healthy Flourless Brownies

healthy brownies no flour

Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

almond flour chocolate chip cookies

Paleo Chocolate Chip Brownie Cookies

Paleo Chocolate Chip Brownie Cookies made with all gluten-free and vegan ingredients. And the best part? They only take 10 minutes to bake!

The Best Paleo Brownie Crinkle Cookies

The Best Paleo Brownie Crinkle Cookies made with nut-free and gluten-free ingredients for an easy and healthier crinkle cookie recipe!

6-ingredient Dark Chocolate S’mores Bars6-ingredient Dark Chocolate S'mores Bars made with all gluten-free and vegan ingredients for an easy homemade s'mores bar recipe!

Healthy Fruit Crumble Bars with Oatmeal Crumb ToppingHealthy Fruit Crumble Bars with Oatmeal Crumb Topping made with all vegan and gluten-free ingredients for an delicious summer fruit dessert!