5 Red, White, and Blue Treats

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Get ready for the 4th of July with these 5 Red, White, and Blue Treats! 

5 Red, White, and Blue Treats

5 Red, White, and Blue Treats

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5 Red, White, and Blue Treats

Red, White, and Blue Strawberry Blueberry Limeade Treat

This is the perfect summer drink for a bbq or for sitting by the pool.

Shopping List:

  • Juice of 1 Lime
  • Club Soda
  • Juice of 1/2 Lemon
  • Frozen Blueberries
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • Frozen Strawberries

Instructions:

  • Start with adding juice of 1 lime and juice of 1/2 of lemon to your glass.
  • Next, add a teaspoon of sugar, and then mix together.
  • Then, add ice, a few blueberries, and strawberries.
  • Fill up the rest of the glass with club soda.

This drink also works with 7up or Sprite, just make sure you omit the sugar.

5 Red, White, and Blue Treats

Spicy Watermelon

There are many recipes that can be created from just one watermelon. We are even going to use the watermelon as a bowl. The mixture of sweet and spicy with this recipe is so good!

Shopping List:

Instructions:

  • Start by mixing cumin, coriander, chili powder, salt, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl.
  • Next, dip the tip of the watermelon slice in the spices.
  • Then, squeeze the juice of a lime on top.
  • Serve!

5 Red, White, and Blue Treats

Watermelon, Mint & Goat Cheese Salad

I love anything with goat cheese, but combining goat cheese with watermelon is like a dream. Adding a little mint and lime makes it even tastier!

Shopping List:

  • 4 cups Watermelon, cubed
  • 6 mint leaves, minced
  • 1/3 cup Goat Cheese, crumbled
  • Juice of 1 Lime

Instructions:

  • First, add watermelon cubes, mint leaves, and goat cheese into a bowl. 
  • Then, squeeze juice of 1 lime on top.
  • Serve.

5 Red, White, and Blue Treats

Red, White, and Blue Fruit Salad in Watermelon Bowl Treat

I love a simple fruit salad with some sugar and lemon juice! Put it into a watermelon bowl, and you have the perfect summer dessert.

Shopping List:

  • Watermelon, cut in half and cleaned out (the watermelon acts as a bowl)
  • Blueberries
  • Strawberries, cut into slices
  • Blackberries
  • Grapes
  • 1 Tablespoon Sugar
  • Juice of 1/2 of a Lemon

Instructions:

  • First, cut your watermelon in half, and then clean out one side.
  • Next, cut the watermelon into cubes.
  • In a mixing bowl, add a variety of strawberry slices, blueberries, blackberries, and grapes.
  • Then, add sugar and juice of 1/2 lemon, and mix.
  • Transfer the fruit mixture into the watermelon bowl.
  • Serve.

5 Red, White, and Blue Treats

Red, White & Blue Parfait Treat

Here’s a fun dessert recipe your kids can help you put together. This is perfect for a summer holiday party! 

Shopping List:

  • Strawberries
  • Blueberries
  • Cool Whip, whipped cream

Instructions:

  • First, cut strawberries into bite-size pieces.
  • Then, in a clear serving bowl or glass, add handful of strawberries to the bottom.
  • Next, add a layer of whipped cream.
  • Add a layer of blueberries.
  • Repeat to create a red, white, and blue dessert!

5 Red, White, and Blue Treats

Some of Our Favorite Kitchen Products

One of our favorite parts of cooking, is playing with new kitchen gadgets! Here are some of our must-have items, which would also make wonderful holiday gifts for the foodies on your list!

5 Red, White, and Blue Treats

4th of July Activities and Recipes 

What is your family’s favorite snack for the 4th of July? Comment below! 

Chris is a writer, TV producer and foodie! She enjoys writing about food and teaching others how to cook and prepare simple, family dishes on her food blog, Burnt Macaroni.

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