A Healthy Summer Cookout
Simple swaps, real ingredients, and summertime joy!
Independence Day is the perfect excuse to gather, grill, and celebrate what matters most: freedom, family, and nourishing food made with love.
This year, why not lean into vibrant, feel-good choices that leave you energized and not sluggish by the end of the day?
🍉 Watermelon Wonder
Watermelon is summer’s hydration hero. It's hydrating, rich in antioxidants, and naturally sweet. Slice it up or cube it with mint and a squeeze of lime for a refreshing side.
🔥 Grill with Simplicity
Skip the mystery marinades and season your meats simply with sea salt and butter. Whether you’re grilling grass-fed burgers, steaks, or chicken thighs, this combo enhances flavor without any junk.
🥔 Crispy Potatoes, the Clean Way
Air-fry some chopped potatoes in beef tallow for the crispiest, most flavorful "fries" around. Tallow is rich in fat-soluble vitamins and much more stable for high-heat cooking than seed oils.
🫐 All-American Blueberry Pie
Make a classic blueberry pie using an all-butter crust and real fruit filling. Skip the corn syrup—let the berries shine!
🍦Superfood Homemade Ice Cream
This one’s the star of the show! With nourishing fats, protein, and minerals, this is ice cream that loves you back.
Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe
Best with raw milk, cream, and eggs from a farm you trust.
(Angel Acres!)
In a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, beat the egg yolks with maple syrup until thick and pale yellow. Scrape down the sides, add vanilla and salt, and blend again.
Slowly pour in the cream and milk while mixing on low. Once fully combined, increase to medium for a final blend.
Pour into your ice cream machine and churn!
Ingredients:
5 egg yolks
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp sea salt
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
We love the Breville Smart Scoop Ice Cream Maker for its consistency and ease.
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Happy 4th from Excel & Thrive!
However you're celebrating this Independence Day, remember that food is fuel and freedom is sacred. Here's to a holiday full of sunshine, connection, and choices that make you feel truly alive.
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