Fresh, Fun & Flavor-Packed: Healthy Labor Day Recipes to End Summer Strong

Recipes to Power Up Your Picnic, BBQ, or Backyard Hangout

Labor Day is your last big bite of summer—and we’re making it count. These 11 recipes are bold, crowd-pleasing, and made with real ingredients that fuel your fun without the post-party slump. From waffle nice cream sandwiches to buffalo cauliflower wings, strawberry shortcake to deconstructed spring roll salad, this roundup is full of fresh flavor and feel-good energy.

Whether you’re headed to a backyard BBQ, poolside hangout, or long-weekend picnic, these healthy Labor Day recipes are ready to go where the party takes you.

By the way, use the code LABORDAY20 for 20% all PLANTSTRONG orders until September 2!

💪 Start the Day Strong

1. Southwest Tofu Scramble

Fuel your long weekend with a breakfast that works as hard as you do. This savory scramble is seasoned with smoky spices and topped with PLANTSTRONG Chunky Chipotle or Black Bean Chili (or your chili of choice) for a hearty twist that packs in 35 grams of plant-powered protein and 8 grams of fiber per serving. It’s fast, filling, and made from real ingredients—because starting strong sets the tone for the whole day.

Pro tip: Add sliced avocado, fresh cilantro, diced red onion, and your favorite hot sauce for an extra boost of flavor and flair.

🥳 Crowd-Pleasing Snacks & Mains

2. Dill Pickle Popcorn

Tart, tangy, and totally addictive, this Dill Pickle Popcorn is the snack you didn’t know you needed. Made with just three ingredients and a bag of our PLANTSTRONG Organic Popcorn, it delivers bold flavor without the grease, oil, or guilt. Perfect for movie nights, road trips, or poolside munching, this crunchy combo will keep you reaching for more (and feeling good about it).

3. Buffalo Cauliflower Wings

These crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Wings are the ultimate party starter. Coated in a savory batter made from PLANTSTRONG Seven Grain Pancake Mix (or pancake mix of choice) and tossed in a tangy cashew-based buffalo sauce, they bring the heat without the grease. Air-fried to golden perfection and paired with a creamy dill yogurt dipping sauce, these wings are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser—even for the skeptics.

4. Sheet Pan Nachos

These fully loaded Sheet Pan Nachos start with homemade crispy lime-brushed tortilla chips and get piled high with warm PLANTSTRONG Black Bean Chili, homemade Cheeze Sauce, and all your favorite toppings—corn, avocado, jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro. They come together fast and can be finished on the grill to heat everything through and add that extra BBQ flair, making them perfect for backyard hangs, game-day spreads, or any long weekend craving.

5. Deconstructed Spring Roll Salad

This vibrant, no-fuss salad takes everything you love about Thai spring rolls—crunchy veggies, creamy peanut sauce, fresh herbs—and serves it up in bowl form for a refreshing, flavor-packed dish that’s ready in minutes. Loaded with red pepper, cabbage, cucumber, mango, edamame, tofu, and your favorite grain, it’s tossed in PLANTSTRONG Organic Peanut Curry Secret Sauce and topped with Thai basil, mint, crushed peanuts, and a dash of hot sauce for good measure.

6. Epic Brats

These brats are bold, hearty, and made for the grill. With PLANTSTRONG Skillet Burger Mix and a simple brown rice paper wrap, they offer a satisfying cookout classic made from real ingredients—no animals, no added oils. Grill until golden, pile into a bun, and finish with your favorite toppings for a feel-good summer bite.

🍓 Sweet Treats to Cool You Down

7. Apple Rings

Say goodbye to overcomplicated sweet treats and hello to something fun, fresh, and fast. These Apple Rings layer crisp apple slices with creamy nut butter, crunchy PLANTSTRONG Apple Pie Granola (or your granola of choice), and just enough date-sweetened chocolate chips to feel like a treat. They’re kid-friendly, picnic-ready, and come together in minutes—no oven, no mess, just real ingredients and real flavor.

8. Strawberry Shortcake

This better-for-you twist on a classic summer dessert keeps all the nostalgia, none of the refined stuff. Tender biscuits made from PLANTSTRONG Cornbread & Muffin Mix are layered with juicy, applesauce-sweetened strawberries and a velvety tofu vanilla cream that’s light, luscious, and completely dairy-free. It’s a wholesome, feel-good treat that lets peak-season berries shine—and it’s just as perfect for backyard BBQs as it is for slow Sunday afternoons.

9. Fruit Shaved Ice

Cool, colorful, and endlessly customizable, Fruit Shaved Ice is the sweet treat of the summer. Just freeze whole fruit like oranges, peaches, or pineapple, then grate it into fluffy, frosty piles using a microplane. Top with anything from tahini and chocolate drizzle to chopped pistachios, granola, or fresh mint for a refreshing dessert that’s naturally sweet, totally satisfying, and almost too pretty to eat.

10. Raspberry Hibiscus Granita

Light, refreshing, and just the right amount of tart, this Raspberry Hibiscus Granita is a frozen treat that feels a little fancy—but couldn’t be easier to make. Blended with fresh raspberries, lemon juice, and PLANTSTRONG Raspberry Hibiscus Iced Tea, it’s the kind of naturally sweet dessert that shines at summer dinner parties or whenever you want something cool and palate-cleansing to end the day.

11. Waffle Nice Cream Sandwich

This frozen sandwich brings all the fun of a summer dessert with none of the usual baggage. Made with PLANTSTRONG Pancake & Waffle Mix and a creamy banana nice cream, it’s a feel-good treat that’s rich, refreshing, and naturally sweet. Drizzle with melted date-sweetened chocolate, sprinkle with freeze-dried raspberries, and you’ve got a show-stopping finale to any cookout or sunny afternoon.

Whether you’re planning a backyard BBQ, heading to the beach, or just soaking in a slower pace, these recipes are here to help you savor the long weekend with food that feels as good as it tastes. Made from real ingredients and full of bold flavor, they’re a reminder that healthy eating doesn’t mean missing out—it means showing up, fully fueled.

Try one or try them all—and if you’re stocking up on PLANTSTRONG pantry staples, use code LABORDAY20 at checkout for 20% off your order. And don’t forget to tag @goplantstrong so we can see what’s on your Labor Day plate!