{"id":619106,"date":"2026-06-03T15:34:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T15:34:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/619106\/"},"modified":"2026-06-03T15:34:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T15:34:14","slug":"easy-healthy-recipes-to-spice-up-summer-date-snickers-bites-sumac-bean-dip-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/619106\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy, healthy recipes to spice up summer: Date ‘Snickers’ bites, sumac bean dip and more"},"content":{"rendered":"

Registered dietitian and bestselling author Rachel Beller believes one of the easiest ways to eat healthier<\/a> is by upgrading everyday foods with spices and simple, wholesome ingredients.<\/p>\n

From breakfast to dessert, her goal is to combine flavor and function to create meals that taste good and make you feel good too.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Rachel Beller joins “GMA” to share recipes for summer.<\/p>\n

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Beller joined “Good Morning America” on Wednesday to share a few recipes that will spice up your summer.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Better-Than-A-Bar Breakfast Squares<\/p>\n

Rachel Beller’s better-than-a-bar breakfast squares.<\/p>\n

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Ingredients
4 bananas
1 cup shredded zucchini, lightly squeezed
1 1\/2 cups rolled oats
4 tablespoons chia seeds
1 teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon blend
1\/4 cup almond protein powder
2 tablespoons oat fiber powder
1\/8 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)<\/p>\n

Directions<\/p>\n

Preheat oven to 350 F, and line a 9-by-9-inch pan with parchment paper.<\/p>\n

Mix all ingredients until well combined. The mixture should be thick and slightly sticky.<\/p>\n

Transfer to the pan and press into an even layer.<\/p>\n

Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and set.<\/p>\n

Cool completely before cutting into squares.<\/p>\n

Sunshine Sumac Bean Dip<\/p>\n

A bowl of sunshine sumac bean dip from Rachel Beller.<\/p>\n

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Ingredients
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1\/4 cup tahini
2 tablespoons water
1 1\/2 cups cooked white beans
2 teaspoons white miso paste
2 teaspoons sumac
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt, to taste<\/p>\n

Directions<\/p>\n

Add the garlic, lemon juice, tahini, and water to a blender or food processor, and blend until smooth.<\/p>\n

Add the white beans, miso, and sumac, and blend until fully creamy.<\/p>\n

With the machine running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until emulsified.<\/p>\n

Season with salt and additional sumac to taste.<\/p>\n

Transfer to a bowl and serve with vegetables or crackers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Keep It Moving Pomegranate Drink<\/p>\n

Rachel Beller’s keep it moving pomegranate drink.<\/p>\n

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Ingredients
1 cup water
1 tablespoon psyllium husk
1 tablespoon pomegranate powder<\/p>\n

Directions<\/p>\n

Add all ingredients to a glass and stir well.<\/p>\n

Drink immediately.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Frozen Chocolate Date ‘Snickers’ Bites<\/p>\n

Rachel Beller’s dates filled with peanut butter.<\/p>\n

ABC News<\/p>\n

Ingredients
10 Medjool dates
4 tablespoons almond or peanut butter
10 almonds, toasted
2.5 ounces dark chocolate, melted
1\/3 teaspoon coarse salt<\/p>\n

Directions<\/p>\n

Slice dates lengthwise and remove pits.<\/p>\n

Fill each date with nut butter and place an almond inside.<\/p>\n

Dip each filled date into melted chocolate and place on parchment paper.<\/p>\n

Sprinkle with coarse salt.<\/p>\n

Refrigerate or freeze for about 1 hour, until set.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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