Best Family Picnic Foods

Are you planning a family picnic? Make sure you pack the Best Family Picnic Foods! There is a recipe for everyone, here!

Best Family Picnic Foods

This post contains affiliate links.

Strawberry Lemonade

Shopping List:

• Pre-made Lemonade or Homemade Lemonade
• Strawberries, cut in half
• Lemons, cut into slices
• Fresh Mint

Instructions:

• First, in a pre-made lemonade container, pour out about a third of the lemonade (save for later)  if you are using homemade lemonade put in air-tight container.
• Add the strawberries, lemon slices, and mint
• Let flavors infuse in the fridge for 30 mins to 1 hour.
• Serve. 

Ants on a Log Are One of the Best Family Picnic Foods!

Shopping List:

• Celery, cut into 4-inch slices
• Peanut butter
• Plastic container with lid
• Cream Cheese
• Raisins

Instructions:

• Start by scooping out peanut butter to fill the bottom of the plastic container, about 2-3 inches thick.
• Then, tick celery slices into the peanut butter.
• Cover, and serve for a snack!
• For Ants on a Log, fill the celery with cream cheese.
• Then, layer the raisins on top.

Peanut Butter & Jelly on a Stick Picnic Food

Shopping List:

• Peanut Butter
• Jelly
• White bread
• Blueberries
• Bananas, cut into bite-size slices
• Wooden skewers

Instructions:

• First, remove the crust from a slice of bread.
• Next, using a rolling pin, flatten out the bread.
• Then, add a small layer of peanut butter, and a small layer of jelly to the bread.
• Tightly roll bread, and cut into slices.
• Using a wooden skewer, layer the peanut butter and jelly with blueberries and bananas.
• Serve.

Pimento Cheese Pinwheels

Shopping List:

• Pre-made Pimento Cheese
• Fresh Spinach
• Turkey, sliced (deli meat)
• Large flour tortillas
• Toothpicks

Instructions:

• First, spread Pimento cheese on a tortilla.
• Then, add a slice of turkey and spinach to the center of the tortilla. 
• Roll the tortilla tight, and place toothpicks in the roll about 1-inch apart.
• Next, cut in between the toothpicks.
• Keep refrigerated until ready for your picnic!

Fruit Brownie Kabobs

Shopping List:

• Pre-made Brownies, cut into squares
• Blueberries
• Strawberries
• Marshmallows, large
• Wooden skewers

Instructions:

• First, layer your skewer with the brownie square, blueberries, strawberries, brownie, blueberries, and marshmallow.
• Then, repeat, if you have space.
• Serve for dessert.

• Fresh Baby Ice Cube Trays with lids
• The I Heart Naptime Cookbook by Jamielyn Nye
• Individual Popcorn bowls
• VillaWare Uno Classic Waffle Maker
• Giant Popcorn bowl
• VillaWare Farmyard Waffle Maker
• Taco Holder
• Pizza Peel
• Hand Blender
• Pizza Wheel (cutter)
• Pyrex Baking Dishes
• Pizza Stone
• Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Double Burner Reversible Grill/Griddle
• Cuisinart Chef’s Classic Stainless 5-1/2-Quart Saute Pan with Helper Handle and Cover
• BPA free lunch containers
• Egg Rite Egg Timer
• Fit and Fresh container
• One Touch Electric Bottle Opener
• Half Pint Wide Mouth Mason Jars
• Ninja Professional Blender
• Zoku Quick Pop Maker
• Plano Half-Size Stowaway with Adjustable Dividers – for road trip snacks
• Curious Chef 3-Piece Nylon Knife Set
• Cuisinart 2 Quart Ice Cream Maker
• Victorinox Fibrox Straight Edge Chef’s Knife, 8-Inch
• Lemon Squeezer
• Mason Jars
• Apple Corer
• Popcorn Bowl
• MaxiMatic double burner hot plate
• Glass Egg carton
• Black & Decker 4 slice toaster
• Hamilton Beach Hand Mixer
• Meat Mallet
• Ice Cream or Cookie Scooper
• Norpro Butter Keeper
• 3-Piece Veggie Peeler
• Garlic Press

More Family Picnic Fun

• 5 Food on a Stick Recipes for Kids
• Picnic Printables for Preschoolers
• 50+ Picnic Ideas for Kids 
• 20 Amazing S’mores Recipes
• 5 Ways to Spring Into Spring with Picnic Foods
• Perfect Pretty Picnic for Spring
• Come to the Teddy Bear Picnic
• Simple Salad Recipes
• 5 Kid-Approved Salad Recipes 

What are some of your favorite tips for family picnics with kids? Comment below!