Fireworks, sunshine, and fresh summer flavors — it’s time to celebrate! 🇺🇸 Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ, heading to a picnic, or enjoying a cozy evening with family, these healthy, kid-approved recipes bring festive fun to the table. Here are some of our favorite patriotic recipes.
Red, White & Blue Breakfast
American Flag Ricotta Toast
Ricotta Toast is creamy, full of protein and a delicious and filling breakfast. Add blueberries, bananas and raspberries and you have a festive and easy breakfast in just minutes that will start your patriotic celebrations off on the right foot!
Patriotic Pancakes
Serve up these whole grain pancakes with fresh berries to start your 4th of July celebrations off with a bang!
Patriotic Fruit and Yogurt Bowl
Creamy yogurt with fresh fruit in a few fun shapes and patterns makes and easy and fun patriotic breakfast to start your holiday celebrations!
Dinner Favorites
Tender and Juicy BBQ Chicken Breast
When cooked right, BBQ Chicken has a caramelized and slightly charred exterior that locks in the juices and creates a crispy outside and tender inside. Our method gives you a burst of smoky BBQ flavor with the juiciest and most tender chicken in each bite.
The Juiciest Turkey Burger Recipe
This Turkey Burger is super moist, incredibly flavorful, and guaranteed to be become a summer barbecue staple! They’re also incredibly easy to make using simple ingredients.. and delicious enough to even make the beef-eaters happy!
On the Side
The Best Potato Salad
This is the BEST Potato Salad recipe that we have ever had. Not only is it brimming with flavor and texture- but it’s also packed with vegetables and much lighter than most traditional potato salad recipes. It will be a hit at every summer potluck!
Creamy Lemon Fruit Dip
This easy Lemon Fruit Dip is creamy, fluffy, and downright delicious. With just the right amount of sweetness to balance the bright lemon flavor, it’s a healthy, protein-packed snack when served with fresh fruit and crackers.
Tortellini Pasta Salad
Pasta salads are one of my favorite summer meals and potluck offerings because they are easy, filling, feed a crowd, and all of the food groups are tossed together into one delicious and convenient bowl. And while I have a few tasty go-to pasta salad recipes, if you held me down and forced me to pick a favorite, this one would probably make its way to the top.
Smoky Almond and Cranberry Coleslaw
Coleslaw is the foolproof dish I rely on when I need to throw something together quickly for potlucks or backyard barbecues. And this one is my biggest hit! It looks so pretty and tastes so good that my friends and family are always asking for the recipe.
What’s for Dessert
‘Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
This Strawberry Rhubarb Pie is amazing and just screams summer to me. The tart flavor of the rhubarb pairs beautifully with the sweet strawberries and together they create the most beautiful ruby red filling. And baked into a flaky, buttery crust and topped with vanilla ice cream, it is a show-stopping dessert that your friends and family are going to go nuts over!
Homemade Peach Pie
Classic Peach Pie is the perfect summer dessert… juicy peaches, warm spices, and a buttery, flaky pie crust that is baked until it’s golden brown and bubbly. Top it off with vanilla ice cream and it might just be the best thing you’ve ever eaten.
Red, White and Blue Popsicles
These creamy Red White and Blue Popsicles are filled with fresh berries, creamy yogurt and are the perfect healthy and festive treat to make for 4th of July, Memorial Day or Labor Day!
Watermelon Pizza
Fun, fresh, and juicy… this refreshing, delicious and healthy Watermelon Pizza is an easy and impressive treat that will wow your guests at any backyard party!
Frozen Yogurt Bark
We love this protein packed Frozen Yogurt Bark as a refreshing naturally sweet snack, dessert and afternoon craving buster! Creamy Greek yogurt is sprinkled with fresh strawberries, blueberries and crunchy pistachios checking all the boxes for a yummy and colorful treat!
Fruit Infused Water
Fruit Infused Water is a great way to stay hydrated especially when it’s hot outside. Add your favorite fruits (and even veggies!) to create yummy flavors in a cold and refreshing tall glass of ice cold water.
