πŸ“βœ¨ 10 Recipes where Strawberries Shine


Hi Reader,

Lately I've been preparing chia seed pudding for breakfast (recipe at the bottom of this email if you want to try!) that I top with sliced almonds for crunch, and sliced strawberries for sweetness before eating.

When I tell you the strawberries I've been enjoying this week taste 1,000% better than the strawberries I was eating back in April...

Translation: berry season in here!

Whether U-pick at a local farm, or snag a pack of juicy strawberries off the shelf at the grocery store, the recipes I'm sharing today highlight summer's sweetest berry - strawberries.

From freshly baked gluten free goods, to bountiful salads with strawberries as a topper AND in the dressing, classic desserts, and the drink you'll make on repeat all summer long, these recipes let strawberries shine!
​

#1 Gluten Free Strawberry Muffins

​

#2 Berry Chicken Quinoa Salad with Strawberry-Balsamic Vinaigrette

​

#3 Strawberry-Basil Ginger Cocktail

​

#4 Fresh Fruit Salad

​

#5 Strawberry Shortcake Icebox Cake

​

#6 Strawberry-Basil Chicken Salad

​

#7 High Protein Overnight Oats

​

#8 Easiest Fruit Salad

​

#9 Secret Ingredient RosΓ© Sangria

​

#10 Mojito Fruit Salad

πŸ“ Strawberry-Almond Chia Seed Pudding πŸ“

Ingredients:

  • 2 Tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1/2 cup milk, any kind (I use almond milk)
  • 1 teaspoon agave nectar, pure maple syrup, or honey
  • sliced almonds
  • sliced strawberries

Directions:

  1. Add the chia seeds, milk, and agave nectar to a mason jar with a lid, or small glass storage container, then stir, cover, and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
  2. Top with sliced almonds and strawberries then serve.

​

⭐️ NEW! On Iowa Girl Eats

Simple Grilled Chicken Thighs

All you need are two seasonings, plus boneless skinless chicken thighs, to get a delicious and sizzling summer dinner on the table.

πŸŽ₯ WATCH! on YouTube

​High Protein Overnight Oats​

​Follow along on YouTube​

πŸŽ‰ More Recipe Ideas on Iowa Girl Eats

Are we friends on social media? Let's connect!

Happy cooking!

Iowa Girl Eats - Easy Gluten Free Recipes

At iowagirleats.com we share easy gluten free recipes with everyday ingredients β€” no specialty grocery store nor hard to find ingredients required!

Read more from Iowa Girl Eats - Easy Gluten Free Recipes

Hi Reader, There are a ton of people in my family who have summer birthdays (myself included!) and I just have to say - summer desserts hit different! Cake and ice cream are great, but berry-packed bars, gooey campfire desserts, and garden-inspired treats are just plain FUN to eat. Whether you're celebrating a summer birthday, attending a BBQ or cookout, or simply want a sweet way to wrap up a warm summer day, these seasonal, gluten free desserts always satisfy. #1 Gluten Free Angel Food Cake...

mexican street corn salad in a serving bowl

Hi Reader! With the US being the largest producer of corn in the world, and Iowa being the largest producer of corn in the states, it's safe to say that I know corn. That said, trust me when I tell you Esquites, aka Mexican Street Corn Salad, is what you need to make with your next sweet corn haul. Do not pass go, do not collect $200 UNTIL you have tried this fresh and irresistible summer side dish featuring charred sweet corn kernels plus a handful of other fresh and crunchy ingredients,...

pot of pomodoro sauce

Hi Reader, This is the fun part of summer where eating fresh and local feels easy. So easy that I currently have two tomato plants growing in my front landscaping beds that I did not plant. πŸ˜† Anyway, the fresh and simple dinner + side dish recipes I’m have for you today are packed with summer veggies including peaches, tomatoes, sweet corn, green beans, zucchini, cucumber, and more. Make the most of summer’s bounty while you can with these simple, seasonal dishes! #1 Spaghetti al Pomodoro...