July 4th is just around the corner and I was looking on Pinterest and Instagram for food ideas. Here are some of the most amazingly creative but easy to make July 4th recipes that you can use for your next party.
1. July 4th Patriotic Fruit Salad
Get a star shaped cookie cutter and cut out some stars from a watermelon. Then simply add blueberries, raspberries and mint leaves to create a simple and healthy July 4th fruit salad:
2. July 4th Fruit Toast
Toast up some bread and add whipped cream or cream cheese. Then top with strawberries and blueberries to make a fruit toast flag.
3. Blue Pasta
Boil up some pasta with blue food coloring and then add cauliflower and tomatoes to make your own red, white and blue pasta:
Source: http://thisiswhyktcishot.blogspot.com/2012/07/red-white-blue-bbq.html
4. Firecracker Hot Dogs
A simple recipe on Pop Sugar for firecracker hot dogs. Just wrap up some hot dogs with bread dough, put them on a stick and bake them in the oven. Then add a cheese star on top:
Source: http://www.popsugar.com/food/Firecracker-Hot-Dog-Recipe-37777925
5. Star Tortilla Chips
If you need something more neutral that doesn’t go with the red, white and blue theme then check out these easy to make star tortilla chips. Just use a star shaped cookie cutter to cut out the tortillas and add some spices:
Source: http://spicedblog.com/seasoned-tortilla-chips.html
6. Berry Ice Cubes
These berry ice cubes will go great with your drinks. Just freeze the berries inside water, soda or any other clear beverage:
Source: http://www.pipandebby.com/pip-ebby/2011/6/19/fruit-cubes.html
7. Coconut Water Berry Popsicles
Coconut water plus berries will make a tasty frozen treat that also healthy:
Source: http://www.backtothebooknutrition.com/coconut-water-fresh-berry-popsicles-4th-of-july
8. Red, White and Blue Fruit Punch
Combine tropical punch kool aid with Gatorade to make red, white and blue fruit punch:
Source: http://adventuresinwunderland.com/patriotic-punch/
9. Buzzed Cherry Bombs
Buzzed cherry bombs are easy to make. Just soak in vodka, dip them in melted vanilla chips and then dip in blue sprinkles. You can also remove the vodka step for a non-alcoholic version:
Source: http://frostingandasmile.com/archives/2266
10. July 4 Jello Shots
Fourth of july jello shots can be made with a red, white and blue beverage:
Source: http://www.tipsybartender.com/4th+of+July+All+American+Jello+Shots
11. July 4 Jello Cups
Love these July 4 Jello Cups. Create either strawberry or blueberry jelly and top with whipped cream. Then add either blueberries or strawberry chunks on top:
Source: http://thefirstyearblog.com/4th-of-july-fruit-jello-cups/
12. Fruit Kabob with Watermelon and Blueberry
Fruit kabobs are easy to make and a healthy treat for people of all ages. Cut out the watermelon with a star shaped cookie cutter and just add the fruits to a kabob stick.
Source: http://thebabybumpdiaries.com/recipes/4th-of-july-fruit-kabobs/
13. Fruit Sangria
Cut some pineapples into stars and add blueberries and strawberries to wine and vodka to create your own Independence Day sangria. You can also substitute with non-alcoholic beverages:
Source: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/292593307018973426/
14. Cupcake Glass
Get a glass and fill it with red, white and blue M&M’s or candies. Then just add a cupcake on top with white frosting and blue and red sprinkles:
Source: http://hungryhappenings.com/2016/04/red-white-blue-cupcakes-wine-goblets.html/
15. Brownie Bites
Bake up some brownie bites and then just add some cream cheese or frosting. Then top with blueberries and strawberries:
Source: http://realfoodbydad.com/4th-of-july-brownie-bites/
16. Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
Cut some strawberries in half and then top with cheesecake and blueberries:
Source: http://www.thekitchenismyplayground.com/2015/06/red-white-blue-strawberry-cheesecake-bites.html
17. Watermelon Feta Blackberry Skewers
Easy to make and healthy. Just cut up some watermelon cubes, add a cheese cube and a blackberry on a toothpick:
Source: http://ahealthylifeforme.com/watermelon-feta-blackberry-skewers/
18. American Flag Berry Pizza
Add blueberries, strawberries and bananas arranged in a flag pattern on a pizza crust:
Source: http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/flag-fruit-pizza
19. Berry Fruit Rockets
Add a strawberry, blueberries and grapes on a skewer and attach some tinsel to the end to make these decorative fruit rockets:
20. Blueberry and Strawberry American Flag Pie
Use blueberries and strawberries to make a pie and then shape the crust to make the stars and stripes:
Source: http://bakersandartists.com/4th-of-july-american-flag-pie/
21. Berry Kabob Flag
Use blueberries and strawberries to make a pie and then shape the crust to make the stars and stripes:
Source: http://www.familycircle.com/recipes/desserts/red-white-blue-desserts
And if it still looks like too much effort and you feel like just buying your party food, then check out our selection of Fourth of July treats, including decorated oreos and rice krispy treats (made with summer safe non-melting fondant during the summer months):