Living a healthy lifestyle has its ups and downs. Winter seems easier because we don’t want to leave the warmth of our homes. But summer can be more difficult. Finding easy and healthy summer dinners can save us time and make it easier to stay on track all summer long.

Easy and healthy summer dinners can help us stay on track with healthy eating to keep that summer body we’ve worked to achieve. We worked all year long, ate healthy every meal, and some were strong enough to workout regularly.

The goal? We want to show off poolside or at the beach to get a summer body. Then summer hits, and we spend less time outside and at home, and the cravings hit.

It’s much easier to keep the fun going by grabbing a quick bite at a restaurant. There’s nothing wrong with eating out occasionally; we may even find healthy options. However, nothing will be healthier than the food we cook on our own.

We know exactly what’s in each recipe and can pick the ingredients ourselves. The time in the kitchen is the problem. Stopping all of the fun to go home and cook a meal seems like a waste of time.

Luckily, we can solve that problem with some easy and healthy summer dinners. Yes, we will still need to cook at home. However, easy recipes won’t take too long to make.

In most cases, we can get the cooking done and back to the fun in under an hour and a half. This option is far better than throwing everything away for a quick meal that we regret eating afterward.

Some of the recipes can even be made ahead of time so that we don’t have to skip a beat at all.

Easy and Healthy Summer Dinners to Stay on Track

Slow Cooker Corn On The Cob

Every healthy dinner needs a healthy side dish like slow cooker corn on the cob. Corn has plenty of nutrients, but the biggest benefit is for diabetics. This veggie is considered to be a low-glycemic index food.

This means it digests very slowly and doesn’t cause a spike in blood pressure. Serve this side dish during your next BBQ or as a healthy summer snack. Just be sure to season it properly to make it a snack item.

Low Carb Kale Chips

Kale chips aren’t often thought to be a dinner item. However, low carb kale chips can be used as another side dish during summer. We already know that kale is filled with nutrients, so much so that many people don’t like it.

However, this recipe makes it enjoyable to eat all of that nutrition. Serve this dish as a side dish with pretty much anything or even as an appetizer.

Low Carb Mini Bell Pepper Nachos

There aren’t many easy, healthy summer dinners that are easier than nachos. However, regular nachos are not as nutritious as low carb mini bell pepper nachos. We get the nutrients from the bell peppers themselves.

There are also nutrients in the toppings we use, so long as we pick the right ones. Families will enjoy this one specifically because kids will enjoy the colors.

Easy Chicken Tkka Masala

Some of these recipes can easily be made ahead of time and reheated later. This easy chicken tikka masala is one of those recipes. You will need a crockpot or slow cooker to get the job done.

That cooking method is perfect because you can start the recipe, leave home, and come back to a meal ready to serve. 

Macaroni and Cheese with Bacon

Ice cream is often seen as the summer food icon. However, macaroni and cheese should be a close second. There’s truly nothing more summer than pasta that is covered in melted cheese.

Actually, the only way this can be made any better is by adding bacon! This macaroni and cheese with bacon slow cooker recipe gets the job done.

Easy Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Thinking of healthy summer dinners doesn’t usually lead anyone to a soup recipe. However, this soup is worth enjoying any time of year. The ingredients bring a lot of nutrition to the table.

Luckily, that nutrition is served up in a delicious bowl of Mexican food goodness. The easy crockpot chicken tortilla soup recipe is also good for meal prep.

2B Mindset Buddha Bowl With Dairy Free Sauce

We thought kale was as healthy as this list would get, but we were all wrong. A 2B Mindset Buddha bowl with dairy free sauce is a single bowl filled with delicious ingredients. Each ingredient brings more nutrition and flavor to the dish.

This is another recipe that can be made ahead of time and enjoyed later. You can even pack it in a container to go with you on your summer adventures.

Dump And Go Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken Dinner Recipe

What is a dump-and-go recipe? A great time saver that is what it is. You simply gather the ingredients, dump them into a crockpot, turn it on, and go. You will return to a delicious, healthy meal ready to enjoy.

This dump-and-go crockpot teriyaki chicken dinner recipe will go great with some rice or even on top of a salad.

Low Carb Chicken And Veggies Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe

One of the biggest problems with cooking at home during summer isn’t even the cooking; it is the cleanup. This low carb chicken and veggies sheet pan dinner recipe will help make clean up so much easier and faster.

Just wash one sheet pan and enjoy your healthy summer dinners. Then, get back outside and enjoy the weather!

Shredded Chicken Tacos Crockpot Recipe

Crockpots are great kitchen tools that cook and help us organize time. The crockpot will cook while we have fun by the pool. There really is no need to stand in the kitchen and cook when you have a crockpot.

This shredded chicken tacos crockpot recipe is perfect for summer because tacos. Tacos is all we really need to know here.

Low Carb Kung Pao Vegetables Recipe

One of the easiest summer food options is Chinese food. We can order it ahead of time, pick it up, and enjoy it. However, the grease alone makes it an unhealthy choice.

Instead, get your taste of Sichuan by making your own Chinese food at home. This low carb kung pao vegetables recipe gets bonus points because of the veggies. 

2B Mindset Portobello Pizza Recipe

Pizza can be healthy, but not often. We can make it healthier by removing the carbs and replacing them with nutrients. A 2B Mindset portobello pizza recipe is the answer. We can grill these up on a grill or bake them in an oven.

Either way, this recipe is one you will want again and again.

Crock-Pot Spicy Chicken Bowl Recipe With Spinach

A spicy bowl of chicken will really heat things up even further in the best ways possible. This dish is filled with nutrition, so it fits as one of the healthy summer dinners.

The crockpot spicy chicken bowl recipe with spinach is also very easy to make, allowing us time to enjoy the warm weather more.

Crockpot Chicken And Bacon Keto Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Another crockpot recipe! Crockpots really are a gift to those who don’t really enjoy cooking but want to eat more home-cooked meals. Especially with meals like this recipe, which includes the best ingredients in the entire world. Bacon.

This crockpot chicken and bacon keto lettuce wraps recipe can also be served up in a bun if you aren’t worried about carbs.

Dairy & Gluten Free Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken Recipe

Not all of us can afford a trip to Hawaii this year. However, we can pretend by enjoying some delicious Hawaiin flavors like in this dairy & gluten-free slow cooker Hawaiian chicken recipe. Not to mention, the crockpot returns!

This dish is a great one to use for summer parties as well.

More Summer Ideas

Big Bear California Summer Activities For All Ages | We can take a trip to a nearby lake with all of the time we’re saving in the kitchen.

50+ Margarita Recipes To Enjoy | Margaritas should be the icons of summer. These fruity cocktails should be at every beachside, especially in slush form.

Best Boating Drinks And Summer Cocktails | Make one of the crockpot meals above, pack it, and bring it with you out on the water.

Family Things To Do In Orange County | Spending time with the family is a great use of summer weather.

Egg Free Sugar Cookie Recipe | One won’t hurt. We can have two, but that’s it.