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Fun July 4th Kid Recipes

July 3, 2017 by Cara

You have until tomorrow to go crazy with all the patriotic-themed foods to make! And I’m here to make the choices easier for you by showing you my top 10 FUN July 4th kid recipes. Mostly all healthy, these recipes are actually all easy to assemble (well, maybe not the Pretzel Log Cabin but you get the point) that even your kids can help in the kitchen. I know what you are thinking and, well, you’re welcome.

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So without further ado, let us get going and share my 10 favorite and FUN July 4th kid recipes. Here we go:

1. American Flag PopTarts

Turn breakfast into a patriotic treat by turning them into gluten free American Flag PopTarts. Your kids will salute their plates!

Make the morning interesting by getting your kids to salute their breakfast plates. 

 

2. Patriotic Watermelon Pizzas

For those hot summer months when you don't want to turn the oven on, these Patriotic Watermelon Pizzas are the perfect treat, especially for the 4th!

Slice watermelons and top with whipped cream and fresh berries. Dessert has never been easier!

 

3. Patriotic Veggie Platter

Turn those veggies and blue corn chips into a flag design. Perfect for drenching into a dairy free dip.

 

4. Pancake Fireworks

Who wants pancakes when you can turn them into fireworks on your plate?!

 

5. 4th of July Yogurt Bark

Yogurt just turned frozen with this fun bark treat, topped with fresh berries. 

 

6. Firecracker Fruit Kabobs

Make fruit fun as you skewer them into the shape of firecrackers.

 

7. Pretzel Log Cabin

Create a new tradition by making your own edible log cabins every summer!

 

8. Red, White, and Blue Dessert Nachos

These just gave nachos a new meaning! Cinnamon sugar chips topped with fresh berries, now that is a dessert I can sing to.

 

9. Easiest Berry FroYo

So easy to make, it’s ridiculous! Don’t forget to top in red, white and blue layers. 

 

10. California Style Cowboy Caviar

The cute little stars are what make this appetizer a true July 4th dazzler.

So there you have it! My favorite 10 fun July 4th Kid Recipes. Now, go and have a wonderful 4th and have some fun making your food creative with these patriotic-themed recipes. 

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  • Gluten Free American Flag PopTartsGluten Free American Flag PopTarts
  • Patriotic Watermelon PizzasPatriotic Watermelon Pizzas
  • Pancake FireworksPancake Fireworks
  • Firecracker Fruit KabobsFirecracker Fruit Kabobs

Filed Under: 4th of July, Desserts, Fresh Out of the Oven, Holiday, Kid-Friendly, Snacks for Kids

About Cara

Based in Chicago with her husband and son, Cara is the creator behind the site Fork and Beans: A place where kids can have fun with their food.

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