Get outside! Get moving! Go fly a kite! Go climb a mountain! Spring is here and summer is just around the corner–there is no better time to be active with your friends and family. Of course, living a healthy lifestyle means making nutritious choices to fuel your body on the go. Here’s a selection of recipes that are great for packing a picnic.
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Roasted Roots and Lentil Salad
For flavor, ease of preparation and general stability of storage, this salad gets two thumbs up from us. Not sure about lentils? Trust us: they’re worth a try. (3 Guiding Stars)
Quinoa Pesto Salad
Looking for a stable salad that will keep you full and wow your tastebuds? Congratulations: you just found it. (3 Guiding Stars)
Roasted Red Pepper and Chicken Wrap
Roasted peppers are exactly what your chicken wrap wants to stay juicy and flavorful without adding mayo. A little hummus adds fiber and protein and keeps it all together. (2 Guiding Stars)
Spicy Lentil Wraps with Red Pepper Paste and Tahini Sauce
The work that goes into prepping the various components of this recipe is worth every second spent: the flavor is out of this world. And because the ingredients are fairly stable, it’s a perfect dish to pack for a day on the go. (2 Guiding Stars)
Raspberry Gems
Wheat germ is the nutritious secret ingredient that boosts the protein and fiber content of these sweet and tart breakfast treasures which are a great snack for a day hike. (1 Guiding Star)
Roasted Red Pepper and Green Bean Salad
Looking for a salty side of veggies to pair with your sandwiches? This salad is incredibly tasty, not difficult to make and travels nicely for a day out and about. (1 Guiding Star)
Lemon Blueberry Yogurt Cookies
Do you like a little sweet treat at the end of a tough hike? These super-soft cookies are bursting with fresh flavor and won’t disappoint. (1 Guiding Star)