With spring and summer sun in full swing, it’s time to get outside to enjoy the bright sky and fresh blooms. What better way to enjoy the season than to share delicious foods with your loved ones in the great outdoors?

We’ve gathered up the quickest and easiest recipes to help you craft the perfect summer picnic! Pick and prep your favorites, invite your besties, and enjoy!

Add these easy bites to your basket or cooler for a quick brunch or late afternoon sun-bathing. We have plenty of recipes to share with all of your friends and family. These recipes are simple ways to add the power of flaxseed to your summer favorites. Feel free to adapt the recipes as you please and don’t forget to pack cold drinks!

Recipes

Breakfast/Brunch

Baked Goods

• Classic Banana Muffins
• Gluten Free Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
• Strawberry Rhubarb Flax Muffins
• Zucchini Flax Bread
• Espresso Chocolate Banana Bread
• Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
• Blueberry Lemon Poppyseed Muffins
• Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

Overnight Oats

• Quick Overnight Oats
• Vanilla Chai Overnight Oats

Snacks

• Peanut Butter and Flax EnergyBites
• Homemade Granola Bars
• Shelley’s Homemade Granola
• Rosemary Crackers
• Nutty Flax Bars
• Frozen Chocolate Protein Bites

Breads and Spreads

• Flaxseed Tortillas
• Roasted Garlic Hummus
• Two Hour Buns
• Gluten Free Rolls
• Strawberry Flax Spread
• Flaky Flaxseed Biscuits
• Flaxseed Peanut Butter

Salad Dressing/Sandwich Spreads

• Dijon Flax Dressing
• Ranch Dressing
• Creamy Flaxseed Pesto
• Lemon and Herb Dressing

Desserts

• Oatmeal Cookies
• Peanut Butter Cookies
• Carrot Cake Cupcakes
• Peanut Butter Balls
• Vanilla Lemon Cupcakes
• Fruit Pie with Lemon Yogurt Filling
• Easy Freezer Fudge
• Double Chocolate Mint Cookies 
• Lemon Pudding Cake
• Vegan Brownies

Picnic Tips

• Freeze drinks to use them as cooler packs
• Make a picnic out of leftovers — they often taste even better cold
• Pack two extra reusable bags: one to gather any trash and one to hold any dirty utensils
• Don’t forget to pack a blanket or towels to lounge on — and lay out all of your picnic snacks

Recipe Pairings

• Flaxseed Tortillas or Rosemary Crackers + Roasted Garlic Hummus
• Two Hour Buns or Gluten Free Rolls or Flaky Flaxseed Biscuits + Strawberry Flax Spread
• Holiday Salad + Creamy Balsamic + Candied Nuts
• Lemon and Herb Dressing or Ranch Dressing + Fresh sliced veggies
• Flaxseed Peanut Butter + Banana Flax Loaf

Grab a blanket, invite some friends, and find a shady spot to kick back with your perfect picnic. Nothing brings people together quite like food and your body is sure to thank you for the healthy dose of flaxseed! We’d love to hear your favorite way to celebrate summer. Leave a comment or send us a direct message @manitobamilling.