Looking for some Patriotic snacks to celebrate summer with? These red white and blue treats are sure to be a hit with any crowd, young or old. The perfect option for your summer party, choose a 4th of July recipe that is easy, fun, and tasty!
If you didn’t know by now, I love playing with my food.
And, by my food, I definitely mean my kids’ food.
Whether it’s fun breakfast toasts, spooky soup, or festive smoothies, I think feeding your kids should be fun! Spending a few extra minutes to make a simple snack exciting is what adds a bit of that ‘magic’ to childhood. When your kids are all grown up and thinking about their childhood, little details like snowman pancakes or Halloween soups will be what puts a smile on their faces.
True, spending the time turning strawberries into hearts might not be something you have time for on the day-to-day. But the occasional fun snack time treat is something you should definitely fit into your schedule!
I’m sharing simple patriotic snacks to serve your kiddos when red, white, and blue time comes.
This post was originally posted on May 11, 2017 and was last updated on May 10, 2018.
Fun Patriotic Snacks Sure to Wow
Feel free to use nut butter as the base. Cream cheese would also me a great choice!
Two super simple, healthy patriotic snacks
How to Make Graham Cracker Flag
Get your base.
Take 2 whole graham cracker sheets and spread softened cream cheese on one and nut butter on another.
Decorate the cream cheese.
On the cream cheese, add 4 blueberries to the top left corner before creating red ‘stripes’ with halved raspberries.
Try one with strawberries!
On the peanut butter cracker, add blueberries the same way before laying down sliced strawberries down. Finish by making white stripes with whipped cream.
Red, White, and Blue Snack Cup
In a separate bowl, combine red and blue berries. I used cut strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries.
If desired, add a tablespoon of sugar to the bowl and stir. Set aside to allow the berries to get juicy.
When ready to serve, crumble one graham cracker sheet into a clear cup.
Layer berries and whipped cream or Greek yogurt. (Vanilla ice cream would also be amazing!)
The easiest way to add some red white and blue to your patriotic snacks is to add some colorful fruit! Need some inspiration? Here are my favorites.
Red, White, and Blue Fruits
Raspberries
Strawberries
Blackberries
Blueberries
Apples
Bananas
Pears
Jicama
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Healthier Patriotic Snacks
Red White and Blue Granola Parfaits. These would be a great after school patriotic snack or breakfast. I love that they’re a bit healthier and would please just about anyone. Could you get any more perfect?
Grilled Summer Berry Dessert Pizza. I posted this a few years and it’s such a winner. It’s low in sugar, uses store-bought dough (if desired) and is made on the grill. No overheating your house during the summer months!
Chia Oat Pudding PB&J Parfait Looking to take your red white and blue snacks into the AM? This chia oat pudding is packed with whole grains and healthy fats. It’s sure to keep you full and energized for a full day of patriotic fun!
Every party needs something sweet to eat – especially a patriotic party! These deliciously sweet Memorial Day snacks are perfect for your next party!
Fruity 4th of July Snacks
Red, White and Blue Fruit Dip This healthy dip is both simple and delicious! Pair with a red white and blue fruit platter.
Watermelon & Blueberry Sparklers. I love how absolutely simple these are – they require no more than fresh fruit, a cookie cutter, and a stick! Any kid is sure to love them. They would be fun to make with your kids to enjoy as a 4th of July snack. I can see it now – a sparkler in one hand, and a fruit sparkler in the other!
Cookie Cutter Fruit Salad. This fruit salad uses the best fruits to make a simple yet impressive patriotic snack for any party. Add apples or bananas to bring some white into it! I know my boys would have a blast cutting the watermelon out for this as well.
Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries. Who can resist fresh fruit and cheesecake? I love that these patriotic snacks are just a bit healthier than you might find elsewhere!
Patriotic Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs. These would be the perfect 4th of July snacks. Have your kids help you skewer them and drizzle on the chocolate!
Red, White and Blue Salsa A lover of all things, I don’t think I could resist this salsa! How good would it be with cannoli chips?
Sparkling Red White and Blue Sangria What’s a party without a good drink? This fruity sangria looks so amazing. Make it kid friendly by subbing the wine with lemon lime soda.
Not all of your 4th of July snacks have to be of the sweet variety. A healthy spread of savory patriotic snacks is just as necessary! Check out some of my favorite red, white and blue snacks for those who don’t have a sweet tooth.
Okay, so tell me – do you like making festive 4th of July snacks for your kiddos? (or yourself – I don’t judge!) What’s your favorite patriotic snack? Let me know in the comments!
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I’m looking forward to having my family and friends over for a Memorial Day cookout and I’ll be preparing all kinds of patriotic snacks. Thanks for all the great ideas.
We have a big cookout for July 4th, so I am definitely going to make some of these awesome ideas for them. Love the graham cracker flag!!
Heather @ Polyglot Jotsays
omg these are so cute! I will probably have just given birth around the 4th of July this year or not in the mood to cook by memorial weekend…i feel like i need to demand someone bring me these haha!
Amazing how easy all of these dishes are to make and put together. Plus I love decorating for the 4th of July. Who doesn’t love the red, white and blue theme.
I have pinned a few of these! They rock! I love the deviled eggs and the graham cracker flags. They’re so inventive and easier than I thought they’d be!
Wow, I am impressed with all of these. Everything looks so delicious–I need to make some with my daughter. I especially like that cookie cutter fruit salad. I believe we have a star cutter somewhere so I could make it!
These are fabulous! I love stuff like this and you have a lot of them. Thanks for sharing.
Catvillssays
Great suggestions for the 4th of July. My family and I will celebrate together with my siblings’ and cousins’ family. It is going to be a huge party for sure. haha.
These snacks are all so stinkin cute. I can’t wait to see what I can come up with for Memorial Day and the 4th of July. I’m fixing to check out some of these recipes to try.
I love everything red, white and blue….I love to look at those beautiful colors in food. First thing I’m making is the strawberries with the cheesecake stuffed in them!!
Rebecca Swenorsays
These are some really good patriotic snacks. I love the idea of the fourth of July deviled eggs and the strawberry blueberry sparklers. Thanks for sharing these awesome snack ideas.
Alli Smith says
I’m looking forward to having my family and friends over for a Memorial Day cookout and I’ll be preparing all kinds of patriotic snacks. Thanks for all the great ideas.
Alli Smith says
We have a big cookout for July 4th, so I am definitely going to make some of these awesome ideas for them. Love the graham cracker flag!!
Heather @ Polyglot Jot says
omg these are so cute! I will probably have just given birth around the 4th of July this year or not in the mood to cook by memorial weekend…i feel like i need to demand someone bring me these haha!
Lisa Favre says
The graham cracker flag is actually so adorable – and so simple to make! Those fruits must taste delicious with the sweetness of the graham cracker.
candy says
Amazing how easy all of these dishes are to make and put together. Plus I love decorating for the 4th of July. Who doesn’t love the red, white and blue theme.
Tamara says
I have pinned a few of these! They rock! I love the deviled eggs and the graham cracker flags. They’re so inventive and easier than I thought they’d be!
Amber Myers says
Wow, I am impressed with all of these. Everything looks so delicious–I need to make some with my daughter. I especially like that cookie cutter fruit salad. I believe we have a star cutter somewhere so I could make it!
Christy Maurer says
These all look so fun and yummy! I usually stick to a 9×13 cake decorated like a flag, but I am going to have to try these this year!
Christina @ montessoriishmom.com says
These are all SO cute! I agree, I think celebrating the little holidays makes life more fun, for kids and adults!
Sarah Bailey says
Oh what some awesome ideas I love how simple they are to make as well that is always a bonus!
Joanne Tabares says
These are fabulous! I love stuff like this and you have a lot of them. Thanks for sharing.
Catvills says
Great suggestions for the 4th of July. My family and I will celebrate together with my siblings’ and cousins’ family. It is going to be a huge party for sure. haha.
Terri Beavers says
These snacks are all so stinkin cute. I can’t wait to see what I can come up with for Memorial Day and the 4th of July. I’m fixing to check out some of these recipes to try.
Polarbelle says
I love everything red, white and blue….I love to look at those beautiful colors in food. First thing I’m making is the strawberries with the cheesecake stuffed in them!!
Rebecca Swenor says
These are some really good patriotic snacks. I love the idea of the fourth of July deviled eggs and the strawberry blueberry sparklers. Thanks for sharing these awesome snack ideas.
Chubskulit Rose says
Great ideas yo]u have here. I may have to try some of these, my husband is a navy vet and he would like any of these.
Jocelyn @ Hip Mama's Place says
These are all super cute and festive! I love the watermelon and blueberry sparklers! My kids would love any one of these!
Jaime Nicole says
I love the parfaits! They are so cute and look absolutely tasty! Love that you could use these for 4th of July, Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day!
Kaitlynn says
Love, love love this post! I love themed snacks for special events! Great ideas for memorial day!
Debra J Hawkins says
We are going to HAVE to make those graham cracker flags. My kids would just love putting those together. They are so cute!
Annemarie LeBlanc says
Thank you for sharing these ideas. My favorite is the one with the watermelon shaped star and blueberries on a stick. Easy to make and very festive!
Jenn says
These are perfect for the 4th! And they are adorable