As April hits us hard and we face the harsh reality that finals are slowly approaching and summer is around the corner, we also realize that if we want the summer bod we’ve desperately been hoping to get (but doing nothing for), we’d better start now.
But in the grand gesture of ~trying to be healthy~ many of us realize that it’s not that easy to abandon the foods that we know and love. However, in attempts to stay healthy and reach our goals, sometimes we have to make sacrifices. Sacrifice doesn’t have to mean lettuce for dinner every night…just make some substitutions to help yourself create a healthier lifestyle altogether. Try these 18 recipes to get you on your way to a healthy, delicious lifestyle.
1. Dark Chocolate Avocado Truffles
Have your ‘cado and eat it too.
2. Banana Oat Cookies
Photo by Maia Vernacchia
Who said healthy can’t be drool-worthy?
3. Zucchini Nachos
Photo by Dara Ades
Paradise without the guilt.
4. Healthy Mac n’ Cheese
Photo by Amanda Shulman
Because no matter how healthy you are, breaking up with mac n’ cheese is not an option.
5. Sweet Potato Fries
Photo By Jacky Falkenberg
A healthy twist on your favorite classic.
6. Frozen Greek Yogurt Banana Poppers
Photo by Abigail Wilkins
POP! those right into your mouth.
7. Apple Chips
Photo by Sitong Chen
Who said chips had to be made out of potatoes?
8. Healthy Fudge Brownies
Photo by Hannah Morse
Just don’t tell your friends that they’re skinny brownies.
9. Chocolate Mousse
Photo by Danielle Cahoon
A hidden surprise never hurt nobody.
10. Vanilla Funfetti Milkshake
Photo by Susanna Tuan
Don’t let the name fool you, it’s healthy.
11. Kale Chips
Photo by Sarah Wilson
Risky, but we have to make sacrifices.
12. Eggplant and Caramelized Onion Pizza
Photo by Paige Twombly
Because healthy pizza is better than normal pizza anyway (ha, jokes).
13. Vegan “Ice Cream”
Photo by Natalie Beam
Tastes so good you’ll think it’s bad for you.
14. Banana Pancakes
Photo by Zoe Zaiss
Inspired by Jack Johnson.
15. Chia Seed Pudding
Photo by Brooke Bierhaus
Easy to make and tastes better than it looks.
16. Avocado Fries
Photo courtesy of Flickr.com
‘Cado for president, am I right?
17. Spaghetti Squash Pasta
Photo by Julia Maguire
If you cover it up with the right sauce, you won’t even notice the difference.
18. Chocolate Covered Bananas
Photo by Keni Lin
Dessert without the guilt.