Summer is definitely here, and it is hot, hot, hot! But even with the scorching weather, summer is also all about slow days, sunshine, and spontaneous adventures, such as a weekend road trip, a beach getaway, a staycation with friends and family, or a full on out of country vacation.
If you live in the UAE, you may have already left for holidays, but for most who are still here and will be staying, we have some tips that will make your outdoor or indoor adventure stress and junk free.
Here’s our ultimate list of must make summer foods in Thermomix, especially the kinds that will keep you feeling light, clean and are perfect to pack and enjoy on holiday.
Keep it fresh, cool, and satisfying with make ahead salads that travel well and taste even better the next day.
Hawaiian Salad with Honey and Lime Dressing
Nothing says summer like the fresh, fruity scent of the tropics, and this salad captures that essence perfectly. A vibrant mix of greens, fruits, nuts and seeds tossed in a sweet and lemony dressing. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s sunshine in a bowl.
With over 170 reviews averaging 4.9 stars on Cookidoo®, there’s no doubt that this is a winning summer salad. Add your choice of protein to this, and your summer body will surely thank you!
Quinoa Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette
Strawberry season isn’t over yet, and here’s a fresh way to enjoy it! Turn those juicy berries into a vibrant vinaigrette, and let them shine right in your salad. It’s sweet, tangy, and totally giving “main character energy”.
This is the ultimate low-effort, high-reward recipe: clean, lean, and oozing with flavour and nutrition. Simply gather your ingredients, let the Thermomix do the work, assemble, and enjoy.
Everyone loves a rainbow, but do you know what’s even better than seeing one in the sky? Watching it appear on your plate, making its way into your belly, and nourishing your beautiful body.
This vibrant chopped salad is loaded with colourful veggies, and combined with a citrusy Asian style dressing. It’s fresh, crunchy, and full of flavour. With 358 almost perfect ratings on Cookidoo, this salad is the one you didn’t know you needed this summer.
If you’re prepping ahead, just keep the dressing separate, and mix it in when you’re ready to enjoy your meal.
Let’s talk about your ultimate road trip fuel, the kind that transforms every pit stop into a mini feast. These fun and luscious foods are perfect for summer adventures, easy to pack, share, and enjoy on the go!
Wraps are the ultimate travel meal: they are compact, mess-free, and completely customisable. The best part? You don’t have to rely on store bought fillings and dips. Your Thermomix can quickly prepare delicious spreads, sauces and fillings in just minutes. It’s fresh, homemade, and perfect for every stop on your summer adventure.
Consider making your own from scratch. There are several recipes available on Cookidoo for flatbreads and tortillas, but here’s one that everyone loves to make: That’s a Wrap (Noni Jenkins)
However, if you’d rather have flour wraps, there are also other options, such as flour tortillas, wholemeal flour tortillas, or perhaps pita bread?
We love hummus for its versatility, it’s quick to make, works as both a spread and a dip, and let’s be honest, it’s so good that you can eat it straight off the spoon. Filled with fibre, protein and healthy fats, hummus is full of vitamins, supports digestion, offers anti-inflammatory benefits, and is also low glycemic.
It’s the Chuck Norris of dips, simple but mighty!
Hazelnut Chocolate Spread (a.k.a. Nutella)
Okay, we know it’s a “clean, lean summer”, but hear us out. This one’s clean too, we promise – just with a sweet twist.
First of all, it’s dark chocolate. And second, would you rather the kids go for that sugar-loaded, chemical-packed spread from the supermarket? Didn’t think so.
With just 6 real ingredients, this homemade chocolate spread is the treat you can feel good about. You’re making it, so you control the sugar – swap it for monk fruit, coconut, or cane sugar, whatever works for you.
Here’s a Crêpes recipe, in case you’d like to pair it with your chocolate spread. Three hundred seventy-one people on Cookidoo have already made it and said it’s amazing!
By using the Thermomix and Cookidoo, you can satisfy everybody’s sweet tooth while keeping it a healthy, guilt-free indulgence.
Let’s wrap it up with the Tandoori Chicken Wraps to spice up your summer meals. A bold, flavourful, and perfect on the go! The tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a cooling yoghurt sauce, all wrapped up for the ultimate bite. Quick to prep, easy to love, and even better, it’s homemade with Thermomix.
Now, you’ve got everything you need to quickly fuel your body for those fun road trips. Make different variations of sandwiches and wraps, roll them up, pop them in a cooler bag, and you’re ready to eat wherever the road takes you.
Is it even summer without frozen delights? Our seasoned Thermomix users know the scoop, from iced coffees, and rich smoothies to creamy ice creams, and zingy sorbets, the Thermomix is the ultimate chill-maker. You could blend, freeze, or just cool off, there’s no shortage of icy inspiration. So go ahead, scoop, sip and swirl your way through summer while keeping it fresh, fun and clean!
Thermomix makes it effortless to create refreshing, frozen treats, with no ice cream maker needed!
Ice cream is a summer must, but store bought versions often come with too much sugar, and mystery ingredients we can’t even pronounce. In the Thermomix, you can whip up fruit sorbets in seconds using just frozen fruit, and a bit of honey or sugar. It’s energising, delicious, and made with real ingredients. The kids love it, and so do we! Cookidoo has a variety of options, including dairy-free and vegan recipes. Our favourite? A simple yoghurt-based frozen yogurt with just 4 ingredients. Healthier, fresher and just as satisfying! 🍦
Pro tip: Made too much sorbet? Just pour the extra into ice pop moulds! Now you have ice lollies, they’re perfect for those moments when the kids want a cold treat as soon as they walk through the door.
Sticking with a gut-friendly recipe, Frozen Yoghurt Bark is a quick and fun treat: spread Greek yoghurt on a tray, top with strawberries (and granola if you like), freeze, then break into chunks. Just 10 minutes of prep, the freezer does the rest!
We’re celebrating strawberries as our hero fruit before they go out of season, although the UAE has a year-round supply, fruits are always best when harvested in their natural season. (Thermomix Cutter makes slicing easier, but a knife works too!)
There’s a reason we keep coming back to this one: it’s called the Basic Smoothie for a reason – the bare minimum you can do to get some green goodness into your body. Even kids who “hate greens” can get on board with this! It’s tasty, healthy, and beginner friendly.
Want to keep the cool drinks coming? Head to Cookidoo, and search for “summer drinks” to find a variety of delightful recipes perfect for the season. There’s bound to be one you’ll love!
Time for the serious part: snackable baked goodies! Thermomix and Cookidoo are known for delivering incredible baking recipes, cakes, muffins, breads, pizzas – you name it, they’ve got it. All easy to make, all seriously flavourful.
Travel friendly baked goods are a must when you’re on the move, or when your kids are in summer camp, and you just gotta make the best snacks to take with them. Fortunately, Thermomix makes preparation a breeze.
A superfood in disguise! The kids will never know just what powerhouse ingredients these muffins contain, given their rich taste. They are enjoying a treat while eating this nutritious snack, the whole time! It has fruits, seeds, healthy fats, nuts (skip if allergic) and cottage cheese for added protein. Mind you, it’s also a perfect pre or post workout snack for adults.
If you have not tried making seeded crackers, this is your sign. What more can we ask from a snack? This recipe features ingredients with anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, as well as fibre, and a wealth of vitamins and minerals. Seeds are often underrated, we should eat them more regularly. A 15 minute prep, and the rest is baking and waiting for it to cool down so we can eat it.
Chocolate Zucchini Mini Loaves
Is it chocolate with vegetables or a vegetable with chocolate? It doesn’t matter, all you need to know is that this is delectably succulent! No one, including your grandma, will know that a green vegetable is the main ingredient in this loaf of bread. And the kids? Don’t even think they will ask, it’s chocolate, that’s all they see, and before you know it, the bread is gone.
Now that you know what to make this summer, all you need to do is pack them in reusable containers, and you’re set. These recipes are perfect for road trips, workdays (if you’re not on holiday yet), summer camp snacks, or playdates. Take them anywhere you might need a quick, tasty bite!
If you’re on a local adventure, take your sous chef Thermomix with you – it’s that compact, and portable! Many Thermomix users travel with it, especially when renting an Airbnb or staying in self catering accommodations. It saves money, helps maintain healthy eating habits and makes preparing meals for family or friends so much easier.
Whether you’re brave enough to head out for the beach, a scenic mountain retreat, or stay at indoor theme parks, or simply relax at home, your Thermomix has you covered. Quick to prep, easy to store, and always delicious. Summer meals have never been this effortless.
Explore more summer ready recipes on Cookidoo, or ask your Thermomix Consultant for ideas that match your travel style.
Happy cooking, and have a fantastic summer adventure!
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