When the weather heats up, we crave fresh, cooling foods and search for all the ways to avoid heating up the house. So we’ve compiled our favorite heat-free recipes that don’t require turning on the oven or stovetop. Think breakfast, salads, wraps, snacks, and desserts! Happy summer, friends!
Our favorite green juice recipe, just 7 ingredients required! Incredibly refreshing, nourishing, and delicious. Plus, juicing tips, go-to methods, and juicer recommendations.
Creamy dragon fruit smoothie bowl ready in 5 minutes with 5 ingredients! Wholesome, creamy, nutrient-packed, and the perfect healthy breakfast or snack!
My NEW favorite green smoothie that requires just 5 ingredients and is inspired by Jamba Juice! Tart and sweet thanks to kale, lemon, ginger, peaches, and mango! Super refreshing and antioxidant-packed.
A vibrant, nutrient-packed smoothie made with detoxifying beetroot and fresh fruit. Subtly sweet, perfectly tart, and ready with just 1 blender, 3 ingredients, and 5 minutes.
An easy-to-make, 1-bowl, 5-minute raw version of granola with dates for natural sweetness, nuts for crunch and protein, and plenty of seeds for healthy fats!
A healthier snack or dessert made with berries, sweetened with bananas, and thickened with hemp seeds and chia seeds! Naturally sweet, creamy, and incredibly nutrient-rich. Plus, just 6 ingredients and 1 bowl required.
When a meal needs something extra, consider this your go-to side. Fresh greens and vegetables dressed in a simple lemon vinaigrette pair with just about any meal. Ready in just 10 minutes.
A quick-and-easy salad for when your body is craving greens and simplicity! Greens and vegetables in a 3-ingredient no-mix dressing. A simple, fresh, healthy side.
Fresh, flavorful, grain-free tabbouleh salad made with 6 ingredients, 10 minutes, and 1 bowl! The perfect salad or side dish for Mediterranean and Middle Eastern entrées.
Everything you need to know about massaged kale salads, plus a delicious, fast, and easy recipe for our go-to kale salad with tahini dressing! 15 minutes, 6 ingredients required.
Fresh, delicious vegetable slaw with a garlic rosemary tahini dressing! Packed with nutrient-rich vegetables and fruit with cleansing benefits and tons of nutrients. Just 20 minutes required for this incredibly healthy side, snack, or salad base!
A 30-minute INSANELY flavorful Thai Papaya Salad with fresh vegetables and a zingy garlic-peanut sauce! Just as good as takeout and entirely plant-based.
A vegan take on classic coleslaw salad made with 10 simple ingredients! Easy, crunchy, fresh, tangy, and the perfect side for BBQs, sandwiches, and more!
An easy, incredibly fresh and delicious lunch or snack idea: Grain-free coconut wraps with hummus, curry paste, and tons of fresh vegetables. Just 8 ingredients and 5 minutes required.
Rainbow “Raw-maine” lettuce boats with hummus, fresh veggies, sprouts, and a creamy tahini sauce. Just 15 minutes and no cooking required! Serves 2 as an entrée and 4 as a side / appetizer!
Collard Green Spring Rolls + Sunflower Butter Dipping Sauce
Spring rolls with a twist! Veggies + tofu wrapped in collard greens and served with a spicy-sweet sunflower butter dipping sauce. A satisfying and healthy plant-based snack or side.
Savory, bean-free, hummus-inspired dip with sunflower seeds, garlic, dill, and lemon! Just 7 ingredients required, creamy, incredibly flavorful, and perfect for crackers, veggies, sandwiches, and more!
5-Ingredient Protein Balls (Low Sugar, Grain-Free)
5-Ingredient Protein Balls make the perfect low sugar, grain-free snack that’s high in protein and incredibly delicious! Customizable depending on what protein powder you use. Just 20 minutes and 1 food processor required!
7-ingredient, raw vegan Oreo-inspired cookies that are refined-sugar-free, loaded with wholesome ingredients, and insanely satisfying! Entirely gluten-free and so delicious.
Insanely delicious, tender, perfectly sweet peanut butter cookies made with just 3 ingredients! No baking required, easy to make, and the perfect snack or dessert!
Tender no-bake donut holes infused with lemon juice and zest and speckled with poppy seeds! A 30-minute naturally sweetened, easy-to-make snack or dessert!
Energy-packed date and walnut cake bites infused with vanilla and coconut. The result is an easy-to-make, tender snack bite that tastes like vanilla cake! Just 6 ingredients and 1 food processor required!
Creamy, decadent vegan cheesecake made with a date-walnut crust and cashew-coconut-yogurt filling for the ultimate tangy-sweet treat. Just 10 ingredients required, no-bake, and entirely vegan and gluten-free.
Thank you so very much for your beautiful recipes Dana. You are so very clever and creative and as a committed Vegan, I am inspired by your recipes. If my feeble attempts turn out to be as yummy as your cooking, I shall be delighted! Thank you again for sharing your recipes with all of us fans, you are amazing. Love Barbara xx ♥️ 😘
Thanks Dana! I love your creativity with food. I’m older and I grew up with “heavy” foods. This is great help in lightening things up, any time of the year. Sharing your food art with those of us who follow you, makes things a lot easier (we don’t have to reinvent the wheel), and less expensive because of the simplicity of your recipes and availability of ingredients. I always enjoy!
Thank you so much for these recipes, Dana! I love your notes for making things vegan. I eat whole food plant based, sugar-. oil-, salt-free. So many of your recipes are easily adaptable. And delish!
Barbara Liggett says
Thank you so very much for your beautiful recipes Dana. You are so very clever and creative and as a committed Vegan, I am inspired by your recipes. If my feeble attempts turn out to be as yummy as your cooking, I shall be delighted! Thank you again for sharing your recipes with all of us fans, you are amazing. Love Barbara xx ♥️ 😘
Thank you so much for your sweet words, Barbara! 🥰 We appreciate you! 💕
Renee says
Thanks Dana! I love your creativity with food. I’m older and I grew up with “heavy” foods. This is great help in lightening things up, any time of the year. Sharing your food art with those of us who follow you, makes things a lot easier (we don’t have to reinvent the wheel), and less expensive because of the simplicity of your recipes and availability of ingredients. I always enjoy!
Aw, thanks so much for sharing, Renee! We’re so glad you enjoy it! xo
Hanusia Higgins says
Thanks for compiling- this is a great collection for the summer! Your “pinwheel” recipes are also great for a no-heat summer snack. :)
Ooh yes! Great suggestion!
Janet says
Thank you so much for these recipes, Dana! I love your notes for making things vegan. I eat whole food plant based, sugar-. oil-, salt-free. So many of your recipes are easily adaptable. And delish!
Aw, thanks for sharing, Janet! We’re so glad you enjoy our recipes! xo
Suzi says
OMG… I’m hungry just looking at all of these… and it’s 106 degrees outside right now. Not normally hungry weather. (yes, same city as you!)
Perfect timing! Enjoy =)
Bayley MacIntosh says
Wow! I just pinned several from your list that I want to try, asap! Thank you for sharing.
Yay! Enjoy =)
Lynne says
Everything looks amazing! You are amazing! TYSM for these recipes, you brighten up our days!!!!
xo!