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11 Refreshing Foods to Cool You Off This Summer

By Claire Waggoner at Indiana University

We’re finally experiencing full-on spring weather, but the sticky summer months are just a few weeks away. Do yourself a favor and whip up some good eats that will keep you feeling (and looking) cool.

1. Cold Brewed Iced Coffee

Hot coffee on a 90 degree day? Umm, no thanks.

2. No-Churn Ice Cream

Impress your friends by bringing this to your next party. Everyone will think you spent hours working on it, when it only takes 15 minutes to whip up (no pun intended).

3. Berry-Topped Meringue

It’s light, it’s fluffy it’s oh-so-delicious.

4. Smoothies

Refreshing and healthy for you, these four smoothies are a win-win situation really.

5. Late-Summer Mexican Corn Salad

Leafy greens are so 2014. Amp up your salad game with this delicious mexican corn salad instead.

6. Homemade Hummus

Whether you’re spreading it on carrots, chips, sandwiches or eating it with a spoon, hummus is forever the perfect summer dip.

7. Malibu Rum Cupcakes

These cupcakes are another crowd pleaser, and with the pineapple garnish and mini-umbrellas, who could resist eating one of these little guys?

8. Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Pops

My inner child is screaming for joy.

9. Gazpacho Soup

Cold soup. ‘Nuff said.

10. Sangria Slushies

The perfect addition to any summer pool party.

11. Healthy DIY Wendy’s Frosty

Bonus points to this tasty treat for letting you indulge while keeping your body swimsuit-ready.

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More summer food inspiration:

• Homemade Frozen Treats
• Every Guacamole Recipe You’ll Ever Want for a Boss Cinco de Mayo
• The 4 Ingredient Mango Ice Cream That Will Change Your Summer