Healthy and Fun Fourth of July Desserts

The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate and what better way to celebrate than by whipping up some healthy treats? The hot summer sun and festivities can often leave your friends and family in need of an energy boost. This Fourth of July, skip the sweet treats and greasy fried food and offer your guests something worth celebrating. We've put together a list of treats that prove you can be both healthy and festive!

Patriotic Protein Pops

With these Patriotic Protein Pops, patriotism and protein go in hand in hand. The fun, festive design and small size make them the perfect bite-sized treat to make for any occasion. By dressing these pops up with fresh blueberries and raspberries, you can easily transform them into a Fourth of July masterpiece in minutes. Plus, the whey protein powder used in these pops give them a huge boost of protein that will leave you with enough energy to make it through a long day of festivities. By providing your body with the right amount of protein daily, you can ensure that you have an abundance of amino acids--which work to help build, repair, and maintain your muscles. Protein also helps curb your hunger, making it easier to avoid overdoing it on unhealthy snacks at your next Fourth of July party!

Sugar-Free Fourth of July Cookie Dessert Pizza

Pizza is a hit no matter what the occasion, especially when it comes to gatherings with friends and family. At many summer gatherings, pizza is often the go-to when it comes to quick and delicious party food. Instead of serving regular pizza at this year’s Fourth of July get together, why not surprise your guests with a healthy main course and pizza as dessert? Yes, dessert! This Sugar-Free Fourth of July Cookie Dessert Pizza will keep the pizza lovers satisfied and the dessert table empty! Made with gluten free baking flour, this treat is a grain-free alternative to most sweets often found on the dessert table. Plus, the blueberries will give you that vitamin C boost you need to keep you from feeling run down.

Healthy Strawberry Shortcake

You know it’s summer time when perfectly ripe strawberries can be found around every corner just waiting to be eaten! Strawberries are a perfect treat for the Fourth of July because of their red coloring and delicious taste. Get creative this Fourth of July and skip the red, white, and blue fruit kabobs and make an incredibly festive Strawberry Shortcake instead. Not only is this strawberry shortcake delicious, but it’s also incredibly easy, healthy, and paleo! Bob’s Red Mill Paleo Baking Flour is used in this recipe to give it the perfect shortcake texture without the added grains of traditional flours. The strawberries are also loaded with antioxidants, which can help keep you feeling great all year long.

Vegan Fourth of July Granola Parfaits

Build your dish from the bottom up with this Layered Granola Parfait. By using strawberries, blueberries, and coconut cream, you’ll be able to add a patriotic flair to the dessert table and create a fun dish everyone will enjoy. Not only will these superfood fruits give the colors a boost, they’ll give your body a boost as well. The overflowing amount of antioxidants in this treat will leave you feeling refreshed and energized, exactly what you need for those hot summer days. Plus, much like protein, the fiber found in the Gluten Free Old Fashioned Rolled Oats works to curb your appetite and keep you away from those sneaky sweets that might ruin your diet! Share your favorite Fourth of July desserts in the comments below!