Personal Wellness

Easy Spring Recipes With Lifesum To Fuel Your Wellbeing Journey

Apr 13, 2021
Last Updated Jun 1, 2023

Spring is officially here, which means it’s time to clean out that closet you’ve been avoiding, and go through your refrigerator (yes, the condiments too). It’s out with old, boring recipesand in with new, deliciousmeals

Looking for easy spring recipes to refresh your wellbeing journey? Lifesum, one of the world’s leading nutrition apps , is officially on Gympass & here to help. To give you a taste of what they do best, Lifesum’s team of professional chefs and nutritionists put together four simple, spring recipes to keep you fueled (and full) from day to night! 

Make sure to tag@gympass_usaand @lifesumon Instagram to share your takes on these delicious (and easy!) spring recipes. We can’t wait to see. 😊

🫐 Breakfast: Overnight oats with berries 

Photo credit: Lifesum

Ingredients (4 servings):

2 cups old fashioned rolled oats

4 cups unsweetened plant-based milk

6 cups mixed berries

¼ cup almonds

1 tbsp orange zest

1 ½ tsp cinnamon

Instructions: 

1️⃣Mix oats and your choice of plant-based milk with half of the berries.

2️⃣Add in the cinnamon and orange zest and stir to combine.

3️⃣Let it sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, or overnight.

4️⃣Serve with the remaining berries and top with almonds. Dig in!

🥦 Lunch: Pasta salad with grilled broccoli and bacon

Photo credit: Lifesum

Ingredients (4 servings):

2 cups penne pasta

2 red bell peppers

1 red onion

2 fresh heads of broccoli

8 slices of turkey bacon

1 cup shredded carrots

1 cup chopped parsley

1 cup canned corn

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp white vinegar

1 tsp chili flakes

1 tsp sea salt

Instructions: 

1️⃣ Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. When finished, rinse in cold water until the pasta is completely cooled. 

2️⃣Cut the broccoli in half, and chop the red onions and peppers into smaller pieces. 

3️⃣Cook the turkey bacon and broccoli on the grill or on a grill pan until the bacon is crispy and the broccoli is tender. 

4️⃣Add the corn and all of the chopped vegetables to the pasta in a large bowl and stir to combine. 

5️⃣Add parsley, salt, chili flakes, olive oil, and vinegar. 

6️⃣Cut the cooked turkey bacon into small pieces and sprinkle it on top of the salad, serving it with the grilled broccoli. 

🥔 Dinner: Scandinavian salmon & potato salad

Photo credit: Lifesum

Ingredients (4 servings):

16 oz Salmon fillet

4 tbsp lemon zest 

½ tsp ground black pepper

2 ½ lb potatoes

2 cups sliced leeks

4 cups baby spinach

2 cups sliced sugar snap peas

1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

2 tsp sea salt (divided)

Instructions: 

1️⃣ Set the oven to 450 F.

2️⃣ Boil the potatoes in lightly salted water for 20 minutes until soft. When done, cut the potatoes in half and let them cool. 

3️⃣ Season the salmon with 1 tsp salt, pepper, and lemon zest.

4️⃣ Place the salmon fillet in an ovenproof dish and bake for 10-15 minutes. 

5️⃣ Add the potatoes, sliced leek, sugar snap peas, spinach, mustard, yogurt, and remaining 1 tsp salt in a bowl and mix. 

6️⃣ Serve with the baked salmon and enjoy!

🥭 Snack: Silky smoothie with mango

Photo credit: Lifesum

Ingredients (4 servings):

2 cups unsweetened plant-based milk

14 oz silken tofu

3 ⅓ cups frozen mango

1 tsp turmeric

1 tbsp chopped fresh ginger

4 tbsp maple syrup

1 lime, zest and juice

4 tbsp chia seeds

Instructions:

1️⃣ Add your choice of plant-based milk, tofu, mango, turmeric, ginger, maple syrup, lime juice, and lime zest in a blender and blend until smooth.

2️⃣ Add the chia seeds and pulse once to mix.

3️⃣ Serve and enjoy! 

For more healthy recipes like these, sign up for Gympass and get access to Lifesum today.

 


Category

Share


Gympass Editorial Team

The Gympass Editorial Team empowers HR leaders to support worker wellbeing. Our original research, trend analyses, and helpful how-tos provide the tools they need to improve workforce wellness in today's fast-shifting professional landscape.


Subscribe

Our weekly newsletter is your source of education and inspiration to help you create a corporate wellness program that actually matters.

By subscribing you agree Gympass may use the information to contact you regarding relevant products and services. Questions? See our Privacy Policy.