Whether you’re going to a BBQ or you’re celebrating Fourth of July with a small family gathering, I’ve got you covered with what to eat/bring. Here are some of my favorite healthy 4th of July recipes!
BBQ food doesn’t have to be super heavy. Most of these recipes are lightened-up versions of your typical party fare, and they taste just as good!
Plus, I’ll include some extra festive and red, white, and blue themed foods, too!
Healthy 4th of July Recipes
In this post, I’m focusing on appetizers and desserts.
(If you’re looking for a main dish, check out this post: Healthy Grilling Recipes for Summer!)
1. No-Bake Blueberry Custard Pie
Is there anything more quintessentially summer than pie? This particular recipe doesn’t require any baking, plus it’s naturally red, white, and blue!
2. Healthy Deviled Eggs
If you can believe it, there’s no mayo in these. Just a secret ingredient that makes them delish (and not too heavy).
3. Lemon Avocado Hummus
This crossover between guacamole and hummus is always a crowd-pleaser! Serve with whatever you like: raw veggies, crackers, etc.
4. Oatmeal Banana Coconut Cookies
Super flavorful and soft. One of my favorite cookie recipes ever — and they’re healthy, too! Plus, they’re super portable, making them a great BBQ dessert.
5. Healthy 4th of July Cookie Cake
This cookie cake is exactly what you need at the dessert table for Fourth of July. It’s fruity, sweet but not TOO sweet, and super festive!
6. Healthier Seven Layer Dip
This recipe uses plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and mayonnaise. Your friends and family won’t even notice the difference, I promise!
7. Mediterranean Sweet Potato Hummus Bites
The standard recipe uses sweet potatoes as the base, but if you swap them out with roasted purple/blue potatoes, you’ll have a tasty red, white, and blue appetizer!
8. No-Bake Lemon Bars
These lemon bars are vegan, dairy free, and gluten free. They’re a delicious and refreshing summery dessert everyone will love!
9. Watermelon Mojito Sorbet
This homemade watermelon sorbet is so refreshing, plus it’s got (optional) rum in it! And if it starts to melt before it’s finished, you can always drink it like a slushie. 😉
10. Crunchy Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
This crunchy no-cook salad features broccoli, cauliflower, sweet grapes, pepitas (pumpkin seeds), and a tangy yogurt dressing. It’s easy to make and easily portable, so perfect for BBQ’s!
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I hope these healthy 4th of July recipes have inspired you! Whether you’re cooking for 2 or 10, your dish will be a hit. 🙂 Happy Fourth!
More delicious summer recipes:
- Recipes Using Summer Produce
- Healthy Summer Salad Recipes
- Heirloom Tomato and Peach Caprese Salad
- Honey Lime Chicken with Grilled Peach & Corn Salad
- Shrimp, Cucumber, and Feta Orzo
What are your favorite recipes to bring to BBQ’s? Links welcome!
