There are a lot of tasty patriotic desserts, but it can be challenging to find delicious and healthy Fourth of July recipes. Most desserts contain tons of sugar and unhealthy ingredients like refined sugars.
These 4th of July dessert recipes use natural and healthy sugars like maple syrup or coconut sugar. They’re also full of fresh fruits that are perfect for summer.
From healthy dessert pizzas to cakes and crumbles that are patriotic and fun, friends and family will love these healthy desserts at your Independence Day celebrations.
You’ll find a great variety of healthy Fourth of July desserts that are:
- clean eating friendly
- great for kids and adults too
- fairly easy to make with common ingredients
- fun & healthy options for 4th of July parties and backyard BBQ’s
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Why You’ll Love These healthy 4th of July dessert recipes
- Fun festive recipes – these desserts will make your July 4th celebrations extra festive with recipes featuring red, white, and blue ingredients
- Real fruit – you’ll find recipes featuring fresh Summer fruits for healthier dessert options full of flavor and natural sweetness.
- Options for every occasion – whether you are serving a crowd at a backyard BBQ or just looking for some summer snacks and treats for the kids while watching fireworks, this list of 4th of July desserts has something for you.
Need some more ideas for your 4th of July party? Check out these 4th of July Food ideas and healthy Summer Drinks to serve your guests!
Favorite healthy 4th of July recipes
This is my handpicked list of the BEST dessert recipes out there!
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1- Patriotic Dessert Pizza
This patriotic dessert pizza is a little different (and healthier) than your typical fruit pizzas. Instead of the cream cheese and sugar, it uses a coconut crust with dates and almonds, Greek yogurt, and fresh fruits.
2- Vegan No Bake Lemon Berry Cheesecake Cups
Sweetened with maple syrup and made with fresh berries, cashews, and almond milk, these cheesecake cups are perfect for your 4th of July gatherings. Serve them as is or make them in mason jars or glasses if you want.
3- Patriotic Popsicles
No fancy ingredients here, these patriotic fresh fruit popsicles are made with Greek yogurt, fresh fruits, and maple syrup. They’ll be a healthy and fun 4th of July dessert that everyone can enjoy on a hot summer day.
4- Apple and Granola Treats
Slices of patriotic red apples are dipped in a non-dairy chocolate sauce and then rolled in granola for a different kind of sweet treat. Guests will enjoy the flavors these treats bring to the table.
5- Beet Berry Nice Cream
Serve up some flavorful “nice cream” instead of ice cream this summer. This beet berry nice cream is made with healthy ingredients like fresh fruit, hemp seeds, chia seeds, cacao beans, and avocado.
6- Red White and Blue Yogurt Parfaits
This easy recipe of parfaits are layered with goodies like fresh summer berries, organic granola, and Greek yogurt, making them the perfect choice for a healthy 4th of July dessert. Serve them in glasses or mason jars and you have an individual treat guests can enjoy.
7- Banana Yogurt Popsicles
Kids and adults can enjoy these tasty banana yogurt popsicles during the 4th of July festivities. It’s a simple sweet treat that doesn’t take much time to make and all you need are bananas, yogurt, and some festive sprinkles that your party guests will love.
8- Mixed Berry Cobbler
This easy mixed berry cobbler is made with fresh strawberries, blueberries, coconut oil, and a few other simple ingredients. It goes perfectly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
9- Blueberry Cheesecake
Keto friendly and delicious, this blueberry cheesecake is easy to put together and has beautiful blue colors. It has no added sugar making it the perfect healthy dessert to enjoy during the 4th of July.
10- Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie
Paleo and allergy friendly, this tasty deep dish chocolate chip cookie has crispy edges and a melted middle and is a dessert that friends and family will enjoy.
11 – Blueberry Peach Crumble
This classic summer dessert of delicious blueberry and peach crumble has no processed sugar, it’s gluten-free, and vegan. Friends and family will love the fresh summer fruit flavors.
12- Chocolate Avocado Cookies
If you’re looking to add some cookies to the dessert table, these chocolate avocado cookies will be a great addition. I love to make homemade ice cream sandwiches as a 4th of July treat for the kids. These cookies are perfect because they’re keto-friendly, encourage healthy eating, and are so fudgy and delicious.
13 – Berry Keto Bundt Cake
Topped with fresh berries and melted white chocolate that’s sugar free, you’ll love enjoying this patriotic bundt cake during the summer holidays. The cake is a buttery vanilla flavor and it’s a healthy and delicious 4th of July dessert.
14 – Keto Lemon Pound Cake
Made with keto-friendly chocolate chips, coconut oil, and lemon juice, this lemon pound cake is a delicious summer dessert that you can serve for the 4th of July. To make it even more patriotic, add some colorful red and blue berries to the top.
15 – Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Pudding
Serve up a tasty and healthy pudding dessert for your 4th of July celebration. This easy to make chocolate peanut butter chia pudding treat is delicious. It’s made with the delicious flavor of almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, peanut butter, and unsweetened cocoa.
So which recipes are you serving at your Fourth of July party? Share with us in the comments below!
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