8 Delicious and Healthy Cookout Recipe Alternatives
June 2, 2023 • By Olivia Marjorae
Elevate your summer gatherings with these tasty new additions!
If you’re anything like us, you can’t resist the joy of summer cookouts! Gathering your loved ones and firing up the grill for mouthwatering delights is unbeatable. But what if we told you we have a secret to elevate your annual get-togethers even further? Prepare for some clean, healthy alternatives to your usual cookout dishes that will amaze your taste buds. Don’t just take our word for it, keep reading below and prepare to be pleasantly surprised!
1. Vegan Options
Your vegan friends won’t be able to keep their hands off these yummy tofu skewers! Seasoned to perfection and ready in mere minutes, these will make the perfect addition to your summer grill!
These burgers have NO beef but ALL of the flavor! Whip these up and toss them on the grill for a meat-free entree that you and your guests will LOVE! Plus, don’t miss the pickled okra side dish–it’s a must-have!
2. Side Dishes
Spice things up with these hot honey salmon bites! These are the perfect finger food for any cookout, and the chipotle sauce recipe is to die for!
Have you ever heard of mushroom nuggets? Well, now you have! This tasty finger food will become a new favorite and a cookout staple. Check it out!
3. Mocktails
Let’s toast to this cool and refreshing pomegranate mocktail! Ditch the sugar-loaded alcoholic drinks this summer and choose a clean, healthy fruit juice instead. You won’t regret it! Here’s some cute, affordable glassware to try. A set of 6 is only $24.99!
Lemonade, but Instagram-worthy! This lemonade mocktail will be a cookout staple this year. Trust us. Your friends and fam will love it!
4. Desserts
Blondies, but made simple! These 3-ingredient chickpea blondies are almost too good to be true. Filled with healthy fats and sugar-free sweeteners, you can eat guilt-free as many as you want!
These peanut butter and banana yogurt clusters are a yummy dessert made from ingredients you already have in your pantry! With such a simple recipe and nutritious ingredients, you’ll want to make these year-round!
What are your favorite cookout foods? Let us know in the comments down below!
