4th Of July Recipes
Almond Butter Banana and Berry Toast
This delicious almond butter, banana, and berry toast can be customized with your favorite berries.
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Servings 1 Slice
Calories 212 kcal
Author Beachbody
Ingredients
2 tsp. all-natural almond butter
1 slice whole grain bread toasted
11 fresh blueberries
12 fresh raspberries
¼ large banana cut in half lengthwise, cut into ½-inch slices
Instructions
Spread almond butter evenly on toast.
To create a fruit flag, place five raspberries in a line parallel to the bottom of bread.
Place banana slices above raspberries.
Repeat with raspberries.
Place one banana slice on right side above raspberries.
Place two raspberries above banana slice.
Place one banana slice above raspberries.
Create a square of blueberries on the upper left corner. Serve.
Star Spangled Fruit Salad
This Star-Spangled Fruit Salad is so easy to make — simply cut watermelon into ½-inch thick slices and then cut with a small star-shaped cookie cutter.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Servings 4 Servings, about ½ cup each
Calories 21 kcal
Author Beachbody
Ingredients
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup cubed watermelon
Instructions
Combine blueberries, and watermelon in a medium serving bowl; toss gently to blend.
Prot tip: Try using different sized cookie cutters if you want to get fancy.
Watermelon and Blueberry Sparklers
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Servings 10 Servings, 1 sparkler each
Calories 42 kcal
Author Beachbody
Ingredients
½ medium seedless watermelon, rind removed cut into ½-inch (or 1-inch) thick slices
1 pint fresh blueberries
10 wooden skewers
Instructions
Cut out twelve stars from the watermelon using a 3-inch star-shaped cookie cutter. Set aside
Place six blueberries on each skewer. Top each skewer with a watermelon star.
Serve immediately; or refrigerate, covered, until you are ready to serve.
Turkey Burgers
Make tonight burger night with these flavorful turkey burgers seasoned with fresh herbs.
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Total Time 32 mins
Servings 4 servings
Calories 145 kcal
Author Beachbody
Ingredients
¼ cup whole-wheat bread crumbs
½ cup low-fat buttermilk
1 lb. raw 93% lean ground turkey breast
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. parsley, finely chopped
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
Ground black pepper (to taste; optional)
Instructions
Combine bread crumbs and buttermilk in a medium bowl; mix well. Let sit for 10 minutes.
Preheat grill or broiler on high.
Add turkey, green onions, parsley, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper (if desired) to breadcrumb mixture; mix well with clean hands.
Shape into breadcrumb patties.
Grill or broil for 5 to 6 minutes on each side, or until patties are no longer pink in the middle.
Buffalo Chicken Tenders with Blue Cheese Dip
These tangy, spicy chicken tenders dipped in creamy blue cheese sauce are delicious enough to make you forget they're only 158 calories per serving.
Course Main Course
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 50 mins
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 166 kcal
Author Beachbody
Ingredients
4 Tbsp hot pepper sauce (like Frank's®) divided use
2 Tbsp white vinegar
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ground paprika
1 dash ground cayenne pepper to taste (optional)
1 lb raw chicken breast tenders
¼ cup reduced-fat (2%) plain yogurt
1 Tbsp crumbled blue cheese
4 medium celery stalks, cut into sticks
Instructions
Combine 1 Tbsp. hot sauce, vinegar, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne (if desired) in a small bowl; mix well.
Add chicken; toss to coat. Marinate, covered, in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375° F.
Place chicken in a baking dish. Discard any remaining marinade. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink in the middle.
While chicken is baking, combine yogurt and cheese in a small bowl; mix well. Set aside.
Combine chicken and remaining 3 Tbsp. hot sauce in a large bowl; toss gently to blend.
Serve chicken with dip and celery.
Berry Coconut Shakeology
Stave off the calorie-heavy milkshake and cupcake cravings with this festive Berry Coconut Shakeology recipe.
Course Shakeology
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Servings 1 serving
Calories 293 kcal
Author Beachbody
Ingredients
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 cup ice
1 scoop Strawberry Shakeology or any flavor Shakeology (I can help you get yours and a discount)
½ cup fresh or frozen raspberries
½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries reserve a small amount for garnish
1 Tbsp. unsweetened shredded coconut reserve a small amount for garnish
Instructions
Place almond milk, ice, Shakeology, raspberries, blueberries, and coconut in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.
Pour into serving glass; garnish with reserved blueberries and coconut.