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Hello everyone,<\/p>\n

Are you busy preparing for the long holiday weekend? If you’re like me, that means three trips to the grocery store to pick up all the items you keep forgetting and hours in the kitchen obsessing over which side salad to make for your guests. Well I’ve got a helping of 4th of July Party Ideas & Recipes<\/strong> ready to go. And the one thing I know I don’t have to worry about is which faux meat to grill.<\/p>\n

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My hands down, favorite veggie dog is the LightLife<\/a> Jumbo Smart Dog<\/strong>. This slightly larger dog actually fits the length of traditional hot dog buns, and it has the perfect texture + taste combo. Try it topped with a little mustard, ketchup, red onion and vegan cheese.<\/p>\n

It’s so good and without the guilt\u2014it’s\"\"only 100 calories with 3.5g of fat and 4g carbs, plus it has 13g of protein! Even better, they are vegan and non-GMO. Healthy and hot dogs don’t exactly go together like pb&j, but this veggie dog seems to do the trick!<\/p>\n

These veggie dogs are especially good if you lightly char them on the grill. And I do mean\u00a0lightly.\u00a0<\/em>If you let them go too long, they’ll blacken and get a little “rubbery.” However, if you cook them just long enough, it makes for the perfect summer snack! If it’s a rainy day you\"\"can also use a griddle. As you head to the store this weekend, remember to pick some of these up. Right now you can save\u00a0$2.00 off any two LightLife products through Mambo Sprouts<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Okay. So now you know which veggie dog to cook. What else? Well for me, I’ll probably whip up a creamy, vegan\u00a0old-fashioned coleslaw<\/a> or maybe opt for an asian-inspired slaw<\/a>. Of course, I\u00a0have to make\u00a0<\/em>my signature macaroni salad<\/a>, and maybe a summer bean salad<\/a>, too. Plus, you can’t forget dessert! Perhaps I’ll go with vegan Rice Krispie Treats<\/a> or maybe some melty, satisfying s’mores<\/a>\u00a0if the weather is just right for a fire.<\/p>\n

\"\"Tell me, what are you planning for your holiday weekend?<\/p>\n

Cheers!<\/p>\n

Jocelyn<\/p>\n

* Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Additionally, I received Light Life coupons for free products in return for my honest review. As always, all opinions are\u00a0my own!<\/em><\/p>\n


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