Celebrate the Fourth of July with these 15 healthy recipes! From fresh salads to wholesome desserts, there is something for everyone! These are all naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free!
This round-up includes 15 healthy Fourth of July recipes that are vibrant, crowd-friendly, and perfect for summer. Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ, heading to a potluck, or enjoying a cozy picnic, these recipes are easy to make, nourishing, and totally festive!
From refreshing sides and salads to naturally sweetened desserts, these dishes bring summer in a wholesome way!
4th of july sides & salads
Crunchy, filling, satisfying, and packed with flavor and texture, these sides and salads are PERFECT for summer celebrations!
Crisy Potato Salad
Get ready to be mind blow by this crispy smashed potato salad that is sure to steal the show at your dinner table or get-together! Crispy smashed potatoes are combined with a creamy, herby dressing bringing a whole new experience to classic potato salad! Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply upgrading your weeknight dinner, this creamy, crunchy potato salad is a must-try!
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Broccoli Crunch Salad
If you need a new salad to add to your rotation or a fun side dish for your summer celebrations, let it be this broccoli crunch salad! It is absolutely AMAZING, pairs well with any protein, has all the textures and flavors, and is so healthy! It’s also incredibly easy to just chuck together!
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Roasted Broccoli Miso Caesar Salad
A salad that anyone could get behind! Roasted broccoli and chickpeas are tossed with fresh greens in a homemade, creamy miso caesar dressing!
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Dill Pickle Salsa
If you’re obsessed with pickles and love a good homemade salsa, get ready to meet your new favorite dip: Dill Pickle Salsa. This zesty, tangy salsa is the perfect fusion of briny pickles and fresh herbs and peppers—ideal for chips, burgers, tacos, or straight from the jar. It’s easily made in 15 minutes – blended into a smooth, restaurant-style salsa that is a pickle-lover’s dream!
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healthier 4th of july desserts
You guys know I come through with the desserts! Everything from S’mores, to frozen treats, to pretty festive recipes, I hope there’s something here you’ll love!
S’mores Cheesecake Cups (Vegan, Paleo)
Who doesn't love S'mores, especially during summer!? Forget the fire – these layered S'mores cups are the perfect no-bake, no-fuss dessert!
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Frozen Protein S’mores
These are the ultimate summer treat (you can totally leave out the protein!). They're everything you love in a S'more but with a frozen spin!
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Healthy Rice Krispie Treats
Add some 4th of July sprinkles to make these extra festive!
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Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars
These homemade Strawberry Shortcake Ice cream bars are the perfect frozen summer dessert! Ultra creamy, perfectly tart & sweet, & bursting with strawberry flavor. You’d never guess this healthier take on the classic ice cream bar is gluten-free, vegan/dairy-free, and refined sugar-free!
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S’mores Cookie Bars
Crunchy, chewy, soft – these S'mores cookies have all the texture & flavor of a classic S'more, without the mess! Crunchy cookies are topped with gut-healthy marshmallow fluff, then coated in chocolate!
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Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza
Fun and festive, this sugar cookie pizza makes a perfect summer dessert! Soft sugar cookie is topped with fluffy frosting and fresh berries for the most perfect combination!
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Snickers Ice Cream Cake
This healthier Snickers Ice cream cake is the ultimate no-bake dessert. It’s decadent, creamy, packed with flavor and you’d never guess it was gluten, dairy, and refined sugar-free! A nougaty base is topped with a creamy cashew-based ice cream, a layer of peanut butter caramel, crunchy peanuts, and topped with chocolate. The perfect summer dessert!
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Brownie Batter Dip
This healthy brownie batter dip tastes just like luscious, rich brownie batter, but that’s perfectly safe to eat raw! It’s thick, full of chocolate goodness, and a little crunch from the chocolate chips, this will be a crowd pleaser. Grab your favorite graham crackers, cookies, fruit, pretzels, or a spoon..
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Strawberry Frozen S’mores
Fluffy Strawberry filling, peanut butter, and crunchy graham crackers come together to create the perfect summer treat!
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Vegan Snickers Cheesecake
Because snickers alwaysss sound good! This cheesecake is so decadent while being made with wholesome ingredients!
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Healthy Blueberry Cobbler
This healthy blueberry cobbler comes together with just a few ingredients & is perfect served with a dollop of coconut whipped cream!
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