As the temperature heats up, there's more time for you to spend at the beach or pool. It's a great time to take advantage of the warm weather, hanging out with family and friends, and eating delicious food. We've got you covered with some delicious diabetes-friendly recipes for both sharing and keeping to yourself.

Sheet-Pan Orange-Apricot Drumsticks

This recipe from EatingWell, includes fresh summer ingredients that are an ideal meal for entertaining or meal prep. If you're prepping meals for the week, simply make a single batch and partition out portions for a healthy and delicious meal. The great thing about this recipe is that it's not time-consuming, just throw everything together and pop it in the oven.

Grilled Scallops With Chunky Salsa Verde

This healthy seafood recipe from Diabetes Forecast can be altered to suit your preferences. You can serve the scallops over a salad, rice or whole-grain pasta dish, or simply eat them on their own. Stick toothpicks in the scallops and they make a great party appetizer.

Agua Fresca de Pepino (Cucumber Limeade)

This incredibly refreshing summer drink has some extra secret health benefits - vegetables! You can customize the level of sweetness, or not add any zero calorie sweetener at all.

Light & Easy Broccoli Salad

This broccoli salad is a must-have for any potlucks or family picnics.

Strawberry, Lime, Cucumber and Mint Infused Water

While water may not sound like a real recipe, this infused water is a great way to get enough hydration into your body during the hot summer months. It's important to stay hydrated and actively prevent dehydration!

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