Hello and happy Tuesday!
Who else is making plans for the Fourth of July next week? I have decided to take the day off to spend with Michael. He's flying into Myrtle Beach at 10:30 and then we are planning to walk downtown to watch the fireworks, eat and enjoy the festivities.
Originally I was planning to go boating with my friend Kendrick before I knew Michael was coming. Of course, I immediately checked out Pinterest for some fun, healthy Independence themed snacks. Here are some of my favorites:
Angel Food Red, White and Blue Cake
Ingredients:
- Angel Food Cake, chopped into small squares
- Blueberries
- Strawberries or Raspberries
- Either kabob sticks or a large rectangular pan/dish
Directions:
Chop everything and serve chilled!
Independence Day Parfaits
Ingredients:
- Blueberries
- Strawberries or Raspberries (or both!)
- Nonfat Vanilla Greek Yogurt
Directions:
Layer everything in a see-through glass and served chilled.
Homemade Sangria
Ingredients:
- One regular bottle of sweet, white wine
- 1/3 container of fruit juice concentrate (Like berry, cherry etc)
- 3oz each blueberries and raspberries
- 1/2 pint strawberries, chopped
Directions:
Pour wine into a large pitcher. Add fruit concentrate and stir. Combine all berries in a bowl, slightly mush until a small amount of juice is released and pour into the pitcher. Serve cold.
Patriotic Chips and Salsa
adapted from twopeasandtheirpod.com
Ingredients:
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup each strawberries and jicama, diced
- 1/3 cupped chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup finely chopped white or red onion
- Juice of 1 large lemon and 1 large lime
- Sea salt to taste
- Plus tortilla chips or pita chips to dip!
Directions:
Chop fruits and veggies, squeeze juice of lemon and lime into bowl and add salt to taste! Serve cold with chips.
What special recipes are you planning to make healthy this Fourth of July?
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