Every 3rd of July I have a last minute panic on what I’m going to bring to our annual 4th of July celebration. If you’re as last minute as me, you’re probably looking for quick, easy, and healthy foods you can throw together from your pantry or after a quick stop at your neighborhood Publix. Today I’ve scoured the Internet for you and I’m going to share with you 5 easy & healthy things to take to your 4th of July bash this year!
1. Flat Fruit Pizza
If you’re looking for a sweet alternative to flag cupcakes or the patriotic sheet cake, try out this recipe for flag fruit pizza, which is guaranteed to wow the crowd. The crust is made out of sugar cookie dough (or you can buy a ready-made pie crust), the “sauce” is a mixture of cream cheese, powdered sugar, and frozen whipped topping, and the top is finished with a glaze and patriotic colored fruits.
2. Kettle Corn
Simply pop your popcorn like you normally would and add food coloring. Voila! You’ve got yourself a bag of patriotic bite-sized treats.
3. Independence Punch
Quench your guests’ thirst like never before with a patriotic punch, which uses cranberry juice, your favorite blue-colored sports drink, sparkling water (or a diet clear soda), and ice.
4. Independence Trifle
While we’re all prone to making cooking faux pas, this red, white and blue trifle will have you looking like the super star you are. We’ve come across tons of recipes for Independence trifles, but none so fun or easy as this one, courtesy of Skinnytaste.com.
5. Fruit Skewers
These skewers are downright healthy and a much better alternative to all the heavy potato salad, burgers, and potato chips typically found at July Fourth barbecues. Present the fruit skewers as your table’s centerpiece, dip the fruit in chocolate to make a sweet treat, and let your kids get in on the action by creating an assembly station.
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