14 Delicious Lemon Recipes For Summer
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If lemons are what you crave, this is the recipe collection for you. From breakfast or dinner ideas to dessert, these lemon recipes have all the delicious flavors of summer. Tangy lemon gets added to a zesty chicken salad, savory caper chicken, lemon muffins that make great snacks, and lemon curd that will knock your socks off. But no matter which delicious lemon recipes you choose, you’ll get a great dose of delicious lemony flavor you’ll love this season.
1. Lemon Caper Chicken
Have lemons for dinner with this lemon caper chicken. It’s lemony, tangy, and deliciously savory. Plus, it’s easy to make. If you want to round out the meal, serve this with a side of rice and veggies, or shred it and toss it into some pasta with extra sauce.
2. Lemon Chicken Salad
This lemon chicken salad recipe is much more interesting than your average chicken salad. It’s packed with flavor from lemon juice and zest, plus some herbs for extra flavor and freshness. this makes a fantastic lunch or dinner and will keep you full for hours.
3. Lemon Salmon
This is a light, fresh lemon salmon. It’s fast, it’s easy, and it’s delicious. It pairs really well with steamed veggies or even a side salad and some rice. It’s great for lunch or dinner, and you’ll want to make it again and again.
4. Lemon Muffins
Lemon muffins are deliciously sweet muffins that celebrate the full flavor of the almighty lemon. They are whole-grain and sweetened with natural sweeteners, which only serve to enhance the overall lemony flavor. These are great for breakfast with coffee, a snack on the go, or a healthier dessert.
5. Lemon Bars
Everyone loves lemon bars, and these are made without refined sugar. They are tart, sweet, and everything you hope for a lemon bar to be. They are great for sharing, or you can keep them all for yourself.
6. Lemon Porridge
Start your morning off right with a big bowl of this delicious lemon porridge. It’s sweet and tangy, and you can make it as lemony as you want. It’s nutritious, has lots of fiber, and has that lemony taste you’ll want to enjoy again and again.
7. Lemon Bread
Love a good sweet bread? This lemon bread is naturally sweetened and delicious. You can serve it with coffee for breakfast or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert. It’s great for sharing, but if there’s nobody to share it with, it freezes really well, too.
8. Lemon Smoothie
Few things will power your morning, like this refreshing lemon smoothie. It whips up quickly in the blender, fills you up, and gives you all that lemony goodness you crave. You can even enjoy this for dessert or a snack on the go. It travels well in a Thermos or smoothie cup.
9. Lemon Cream Pie
Lemon cream pie is a great option for dessert tonight. It has that lemon custard filling you know and love and a delicious whipped cream topping that totally compliments everything. Finish it off with some fresh lemon zest and dig into a light, refreshing, lemony, and sweet end to your day.
10. Lemon And Honey Almonds
Need a lemony snack? These lemon and honey almonds might be just what you need. It’s a healthy snack that uses natural sweeteners and good-for-you almonds. It’s a great blend of sweetness and lemony tang.
11. Honey Sweetened Lemon Curd
If you’ve never had honey sweetened lemon curd before, you are missing out. Honey and lemon were made for each other, and this recipe proves it. This is everything you expect from lemon curd, and it’s great for enjoying on it’s own or using as an ingredient in other recipes.
12. Lemon Drop Mocktail
Hoping to hydrate this summer without the dehydrating part of a cocktail? Try this lemon drop mocktail. All that delicious flavor with none of the dehydration. Mocktails are on the rise, and this recipe should be at the top of your to-make list.
13. Lemon Blueberry Bread
Lemon and blueberries were made for each other, and this lemon blueberry bread is no exception. Serve it with coffee, or crumble some over your favorite ice cream for an epic dessert.
14. Green Lemon Pineapple Smoothie
If you prefer more tropical flavors, this green lemon pineapple smoothie is a great option for breakfast. You get all the lemony flavor but with the sweetness of pineapple, and the flavor of the kale is masked by the tang. It’s the best of both worlds. Great nutrition and great flavor.
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