Red, White, and Blue Recipes for the Fourth of July

Red, white, and blue are colors that never go out of style, but these colors are usually spotted the most around the Fourth of July. (Did you know the Fourth of July is also officially listed as National BBQ Day?) Whether you are hosting a backyard BBQ, a casual cookout, or a neighborhood block party, you will want to fire up the grill, elevate those backyard burgers, and deck your picnic tables out with all things red, white, and blue – and that includes food. Here are some red, white, and blue recipes that are perfect for the Fourth of July holiday.

American Flag Brownies, Cupcakes, and Fruit Kabobs

Whether it is Memorial Day or the Fourth of July, bake up a batch of homemade brownies with an American twist. Simply use your favorite chocolate brownie recipe, then cover the brownies with a creamy vanilla frosting. Arrange fresh blueberries and strawberries just like the American flag, and you have American flag brownies.

You can also do this with cupcakes. Simply bake chocolate or vanilla cupcakes, cover in white vanilla frosting, then top with red and blue berries. You can even include mini American flags for a touch of patriotism. If you have extra blueberries and strawberries, try these red, white, and blue Cake and Fruit Kabobs.

Berry Bundt Cake

If you enjoy baking homemade bundt cakes, give these baked goods a splash of red, white, and blue with this recipe for Berry Bundt Cake. White chocolate drizzle covers an almond and coconut flour-based bundt cake, which is then topped with fresh blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries. Created by Annie from Keto Focused, this recipe is Keto-friendly and can be enjoyed by all of your Fourth of July party guests, no matter what their dietary preferences.

Fourth of July Fruit Salad or Salsa

Whether you are growing a backyard garden or enjoy a weekly trip to the local community farmers’ market, use fresh red, white, and blue fruits to create a handcrafted Fourth of July fruit salad or homemade Fruit Salsa. Gather red, white, and blue fruits, then drizzle with honey (or another natural sweetener) and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

• Red fruits. Cherries, grapes, raspberries, strawberries, and watermelon.
• White fruits. Dragon fruit, jicama, white melons (or try a light green honeydew), and white peaches.
• Blue fruits. Blackberries and blueberries.

Serve in a bowl or create a super simple summertime fruit bruschetta and serve with a plant-based bread or cracker. Feeling festive? Use a small star-shaped cookie cutter on heartier fruits like honeydews and melons to add a festive flair to these Fourth of July foods.

Patriotic Chilled Treats

The Fourth of July is usually a hot and humid holiday, so beat the heat with cooling foods. Make some homemade patriotic popsicles. Simply freeze creamy white coconut milk, fresh blueberries, and raspberries; these patriotic popsicles are perfect for backyard BBQs, cookouts, and patio parties.

You can also purchase vanilla ice cream and create an ice cream topping station where guests can select from fresh seasonal fruit like blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries to create a red, white, and blue-themed dessert dish. Another easy red, white, and blue recipe is making layered jello featuring the colors red, white, and blue.

Red, White, and Blue Strawberries

A super simple Fourth of July recipe that is a festive and fun addition to any Fourth of July table is these Red, White, and Blue Strawberries. Head to a local strawberry farm and pick a fresh basket of strawberries, or visit the community farmers market and pick up a basket or two. After you have washed and thoroughly dried your summer strawberries, dip them in melted white chocolate and then top the tips with a light coating of blue sprinkles. That’s it

Celebrate the stars and stripes this Fourth of July with these Fourth of July foods and July 4th recipes. Happy birthday, America!

A big thank you to Ashley Martins for her festive and flavorful Fourth of July article! 🇺🇸 From backyard BBQs to block parties, her red, white, and blue recipes are perfect for celebrating National BBQ Day in style. For more delicious ideas and inspiration, head over to our Discover Blog today!